2021-11-24
AECOM (www.aecom.com)
Other
/yr
full-time
employee
contract
Brisbane
Australia
Australia - Queensland, Brisbane
Job Summary
As a result of an internal promotion, AECOM has an opportunity for a Cost Controller to join our Environment Business Line in Brisbane. As part of your role, you will provide support and expertise on projects, ensuring proper controls on your projects and assisting Project Managers and Operational leaders to deliver optimal profit and cash results for AECOM.
As a trusted advisor, you will be responsible for monitoring and preparing financial information relating to the projects within your portfolio and ensuring that project risks and opportunities are identified early. This will include the development and coordination of project procedures to ensure the efficient cost control of projects, including the recording, controlling, forecasting and reporting of all financial matters.
The role will see you leading and participating in project health reviews to identify financial risks and issues, and proactively follow up to ensure the appropriate actions have been taken. This is a true partnering role, enabling you to contribute to driving the P&L and cash performance by providing insights to the Project Managers on how project and business profitability and cash performance can be improved.
Minimum Requirements
2+ years’ experience working as a project accountant or controller role, or similar
Experience working in a related industry such as Engineering Consulting or Construction Services – highly regarded
Solid understanding of accounting concepts including how project information and performance relates to P&L and cash performance
Preferred Qualifications
Degree qualification in Finance/Accounting - preferred
Competent in systems eg. Oracle and MS office suite
Proficient with Project Accounting/Cost Control software
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
What We Offer
We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.
We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.
When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
Job Category Program and Project Management
Business Line Environment
Business Group Design and Consulting Services Group (DCS)
Country Australia
Position Status Full Time
Requisition/Vacancy No. 258018BR
Virtual: No
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
