Manager, GO Expansion Project Delivery

Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Metrolinx operates GO Transit and UP Express, as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building new and improved rapid transit, including GO Expansion, Light Rail Transit routes, and major expansions to Toronto’s subway system, to get people where they need to go, better, faster and easier. Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario. At Metrolinx, equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to living our values of serving with passion, thinking forward and playing as a team.

Come join a team that will deliver a multi-billion-dollar capital program that will transform the regional rail network with electrification, more frequent service, shorter journey times and a more modernized system for the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Region. Reporting to the Senior Manager, the Manager, Capital Cost Controls, you will lead and ensure the overall cost control, financial integrity and accuracy of financial reporting and forecasting functions for the Northern Corridors Capital program. This role will directly manage a team comprised of cost controllers and project accountants.
 

What will I be doing?

Develops and implements project cost control systems, operational procedures and reporting systems to control the flow of funds for capital projects in accordance with Metrolinx financial policies and procedures

Develops and implements risk management strategies and controls to mitigate financial risk and exposure on multi-year multi-billion-dollar capital projects

Manages and leads continuous cost reporting with accurate and timely information of budget, commitments, forecast, trends, variances, progress, performance, risk and opportunity, contingency, and cash flow. Conducts ongoing analysis of project risks during execution, working closely with Program Management Office Leads to optimize contingency strategies

Monitors costs against agreed-upon budgets, schedules and contractual deliverables within and across large and mission critical projects. Monitors the statistical and trends analysis of contracts and payout of contracts

Leads the review and audit of non-contract costs, labour and expense reports, and submission of adjustments to corporate Finance to ensure complete and accurate information

Provides advice to various Leads and embedded cost controllers in all matters related to cost control systems and procedures to achieve on-time and on-budget goals

Leads the provision of financial analysis, expertise, and advice to senior management and project teams regarding project expenses and fiscal matters throughout the lifecycle of these large multiple concurrent multi-billion-dollar infrastructure projects

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

Completion of a degree in Business Administration, Engineering or Accounting or a related discipline - or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent

Demonstrated years’ progressive experience leading financial accounting and reporting functions in a construction environment. Exposure to different delivery models including Alliance, Progressive Design Build Finance Maintain, Construction Management at Risk

A recognized accounting designation (CA/CPA) or Cost Control Professional (CCP) is considered an asset

Experience in and knowledge of accounting, financial analysis, controllership, risk management and reporting principles and practices in large, complex multi-billion dollar and multi-project construction and infrastructure environments

Knowledge of Human Resources legislation (. Employment Standards Act, Occupational Health & Safety Act, to manage and direct employees and contractors, including experience in the application of collective agreement provisions

Quality assurance principles and practices and audit processes to analyze financial data and formulate conclusions and recommendations

Influencing skills to convince senior management, colleagues, clients and vendors of the need to adhere to financial/cost control processes

Analytical and problem-solving skills to conduct complex and comprehensive financial analysis, assessment and evaluation of financial reporting activities and to identify potentially contentious issues that expose the Metrolinx to risk, and recommend appropriate options

Governance and accountability, quality management systems and risk mitigation strategies to use a risk assessment lens to identify and address risks, issues and accounting implications for the project baseline

Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other financial software tools and applications to document and illustrate financial standing and recommendations

Interpersonal and oral/written/presentation skills to represent the Capital Finance Division in dealing with all financial payment and invoice inquiries, to resolve problems; to manage relationships with vendors; to identify and make necessary changes to financial controls, policies and procedures

Don’t Meet Every Requirement?  If you’re excited about working with Metrolinx but your past experience doesn’t quite align with every qualification of this posting, we encourage you to apply. You just might be the right candidate for this or other roles. We are always looking for great talent to join our team. We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities, including those who identify as Indigenous, Black, racialized, women, people with disabilities, and people with diverse gender identities, expressions and sexual orientations. Accommodation: We value the unique skills and experiences each person brings to Metrolinx and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment. We are committed to the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act so if you require accommodation during the hiring process, please let our Recruitment team know by contacting us at: 416-202-5601 or email