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Lead, Cost Analyst

Employer
Teck Resources Limited
Location
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Oct 4, 2021

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Category
Accounting
Work Term
Permanent
Work Load
Full Time
Language
English
Closing Date: Â October 3, 2021

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Reporting to the Manager of Project Controls, the Lead Cost Analyst (also referred to as Lead Project Accountant in other organizations) will be responsible for establishing and defining the Project-based accounting function. This position is within the Teck Project Development Group (PDG), whose role is to deliver significant capital projects on behalf of Teck Business Units and provide Teck with the core source of expertise in project delivery, management, and control.

The Lead Cost Analyst will act as the key liaison between the PDG and corporate finance (including various Business Unit finance teams) in the project space along with project teams and accounting teams from various external parties. These multi-faceted relationships will serve to develop and implement Project Accounting procedures and approaches for the PDG.

Responsibilities :
  • Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures.
  • Maintain and demonstrate Teck’s commitment to safety and environmental protection as a core value.
  • Develop Project focused accounting policies, procedures and templates for best practices related to accounting in a project setting.
  • Define roles and responsibilities of the Project Accounting function vs other accounting functions within the Teck Organization.
  • Build, train, coach and lead a Project Accounting team within PDG.
  • Identify and escalate issues impacting PDG capital investment projects.
  • Interface with other Business Units on relevant matters to ensure alignment of expectations and requirements.
  • Analyze PDG needs as they relate to Project Accounting and ensure they are incorporated into overall strategic plans.
  • Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate project accounting operations, audits of project contracts and other financial services as required.
  • Alert and report to senior management all critical trends with respect to the financial performance of various projects in the PDG portfolio.
  • Prepare ad hoc reports as required.
  • Perform job-related administrative duties as required.

Qualifications :
  • Post-secondary education from a recognized institution is required, along with a CPA (Chartered Professional Accountants) designation.
  • Strong technical understanding of Accounting function and role within overall capital investment projects.
  • 10+ years of experience in an Owner’s team type environment or engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) or an engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) company managing project accounting and/or controls functions.
  • Strong understanding of project lifecycles, project procedures, project roles and responsibilities
  • Strong understanding and experience with contract auditing strategies.
  • Strong understanding of asset capitalization and regulatory compliance/requirements
  • Strong understanding of various legal and commercial terms and how they relate.
  • Strong understanding and experience in multiple phases of project execution.
  • Able to raise awareness of Project Accounting activities that have an impact on a project.
  • Knowledge of and experience working in the industrial engineering and construction industry.
  • Strong critical and conceptual thinking skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, as well as strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and Internet Explorer.
  • Proficient in one or more of the following accounting software systems: Dynamics AX, JD Edwards, SAP.

At Teck, we value diversity. Our teams work collaboratively and respect each person’s unique perspective and contribution.

Qualified applicants interested in joining a dynamic team are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter electronically.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Your application to this posting is deemed to be your consent to the collection, use and necessary disclosure of personal information for the purposes of recruitment. Teck respects the privacy of all applicants and the confidentiality of personal information.

Teck is a diversified resource company committed to responsible mining and mineral development with major business units focused on copper, steelmaking coal, zinc and energy. Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, its shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbols TECK.A and TECK.B and the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol TECK.

The pursuit of sustainability guides Teck’s approach to business. Teck is building partnerships and capacity to confront sustainability challenges within the regions in which it operates and at the global level. In 2018, Teck was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI) for the ninth straight year, indicating that Teck’s sustainability practices rank in the top 10 percent of the world’s 2,500 largest public companies in the S&P Global Broad Market Index.

Learn more about Teck at www.teck.com or follow @TeckResources.

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