Corporate Cost Controller
ONEX River • Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta • Full Time
Posted on Wed, Jul 22, 2026
At ONEX River, our team is the foundation of our success. We’re skilled, hands-on professionals dedicated to every project, whether it’s industrial construction, fabrication at our Sturgeon County facility, or managing critical shutdowns. When you join us, you become part of a team that values hard work, dependability, and pride in what we do. Here, you’ll build more than just a career, you’ll gain valuable skills, create lasting connections, and contribute to meaningful projects. Together, we’re committed to delivering high-quality work that makes a real impact.
Who We Are
ONEX River is a proudly 100% Indigenous-owned construction company rooted in Sturgeon County. As a general contractor, with multiple construction services like Structural, Mechanical Construction, Scaffolding, Insulating and Electrical, we bring hands-on expertise across a wide range of construction services, including assembly, installation, and specialized solutions. Our team is dedicated to delivering quality, safety, and results you can count on. With a commitment to hard work and reliability, ONEX River has become a trusted partner in the oil and gas industry, focused on meeting each client’s unique needs with the highest standards of service.
Position Summary
Reporting to the General Manager, the Corporate Cost Controller is responsible for overseeing corporate cost control, financial reporting, and month-end accounting. This role ensures accurate financial reporting, tax compliance, and cost analysis while supporting the finance team and senior leadership.
The Corporate Cost Controller works closely with Project Managers, who are responsible for day-to-day project cost management, to ensure project financials are accurately reflected in the company's accounting records.
Other Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and complete monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close processes.
- Prepare and analyze corporate and project cost reports, forecasts, and financial summaries.
- Reconcile project costs with corporate financial records and investigate variances.
- Prepare and file GST and other required tax remittances, ensuring compliance with applicable legislation.
- Assist with budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and financial planning.
- Monitor job costing and support accurate revenue and cost reporting.
- Prepare payroll information and coordinate payroll processing through ADP.
- Support external audits and prepare required financial documentation.
- Maintain and improve cost control procedures and internal financial controls.
- Collaborate with Project Managers and senior leadership to provide accurate financial information for decision-making.
- Assist with other accounting and finance duties as required.
Our Ideal Candidate:
- 5+ years of corporate cost control, project accounting, or accounting experience, preferably in the oil & gas or industrial construction industry.
- Strong understanding of month-end and year-end accounting processes.
- Experience with job costing, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and tax compliance.
- Proficiency with Sage, Sage Construction Management, and ADP Payroll.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
- CPA designation or working toward a CPA is considered an asset.
- Employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a Criminal Record Check acceptable to ONEX River.
Application Instructions:
ONEX River is an equal opportunity employer. Positions are filled by means of open competition where the selection is based on job-related skills, training, experience, and suitability. Final candidates will be asked to provide references. The results of the reference check must be acceptable to ONEX River. We also consider different experience levels and knowledge and candidates with less experience may be considered for lower-level positions.
ONEX River accepts resumes via online application or via email at [email protected]
We thank all applicants in advance, however only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.