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About the Role

The Job Cost Analyst supports the financial management of construction projects by ensuring accurate job costing, project reporting, budgeting, work-in-progress (WIP) analysis, and project financial performance. This role monitors project costs from award through closeout to ensure timely and accurate financial information for decision-making.

Responsibilities

Oversee all job costing activities to ensure accurate allocation and reporting of project costs.
Review project financial performance, budgets, forecasts, and profitability.
Analyze project variances and identify risks, opportunities, and recommend corrective actions.
Work closely with Project Managers to monitor project financial health and cost control measures.
Lead monthly project reviews and provide financial recommendations to management.
Monitor committed costs versus budgets and track change order status and profitability.
Oversee customer billing processes, including progress billings, contract invoicing, and change order billing.
Manage accounts receivable activities and collection efforts to optimize cash flow.
Review aging reports and work with customers and project teams to resolve outstanding balances.
Ensure billing is accurate, timely, and compliant with contractual requirements.
Develop and maintain strong customer relationships to facilitate collections and issue resolution.
Support project-level and organizational cash flow forecasting aligned with billing and collection cycles.
Assist the Controller with the preparation, monitoring, and maintenance of annual budgets and forecasts.
Support monthly forecasting updates and variance analysis.
Collaborate with department leaders to develop and monitor operational budgets.
Provide financial analysis and reporting to support strategic planning initiatives.
Coordinate and assist with month-end and year-end close activities.
Prepare monthly financial rollups, project summaries, and management reporting packages.
Review financial results and investigate significant variances.
Ensure accuracy and completeness of project-related financial information and supporting schedules.
Support audit and year-end reporting requirements.
Act as a key user of ERP/job costing systems (Jonas).
Ensure data integrity and optimize system utilization for project accounting and reporting.
Develop and enhance financial dashboards and reporting tools.
Strengthen internal controls and ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax regulations, and construction lien requirements.
Work closely with Project Managers to review project financial performance.
Support Estimating by providing historical cost information for future bids.
Partner with Operations to identify project risks and cost-saving opportunities.
Assist Procurement with purchase order and subcontract cost tracking.
Provide financial support to senior leadership for operational decision-making.

Requirements

3–5 years of job costing experience in the construction industry.
Experience with heavy civil, utilities, infrastructure, industrial, commercial, or general contracting is preferred.
Experience with percentage-of-completion (or cost-to-cost) accounting and WIP reporting.
Experience using Jonas Construction Software (or similar construction ERP).

Skills

Accurate job costing
Project reporting
Budgeting
WIP analysis
Financial performance monitoring
Cost control
Financial recommendations
Billing processes
Accounts receivable management
Cash flow forecasting
Budget preparation
Variance analysis
Financial analysis
Month-end close
Year-end close
Financial reporting
Data integrity
System utilization
Financial dashboards
Internal controls
Accounting standards compliance
Tax regulations compliance
Construction lien requirements compliance
Historical cost information provision
Risk identification
Cost-saving opportunity identification
Purchase order cost tracking
Subcontract cost tracking
Operational decision-making support

Location

Clearway Corporate Office – 45 Rodinea Road, Maple , Ontario.

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

3-5 years

Education Level

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Construction Management, or a related field.
CPA designation or progress towards CPA designation is strongly preferred.

Salary/Compensations

$80,000-90,000

Benefits

Competitive Salary with annual cost of living increases
Annual Bonus Program
Group RRSP with 100% Matching
100% Company Paid Benefits
Extended Health Care
Dental Care
Vision Care
Parental Leave Top-up Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Life Insurance
Wellness Programs

About the Company

At Clearway we are committed to every project. We pride ourselves on a keen work ethic and more importantly, the talent and skill of our people. In fact, the Clearway Staff is the reason why so many organizations turn to us for the most complex construction assignments. That is how we’ve evolved from a sewer and watermain contractor, to one of Canada’s most reputable construction companies with as many capabilities as there are needs.
Clearway has been operating for more than 50 years, specializing in sewers and watermains, transportation, dry utilities, shoring, road reconstruction, concrete forming, marine, environmental remediation and treatment plants / pumping stations.
If you are looking to work for a growing company who values the contribution of its employees and you demonstrate creativity, ingenuity, initiative and a high-level commitment then we are the company for you. We offer challenging and rewarding career opportunities.

Equal Opportunity

Clearway is committed to maintaining an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request.