Cost Controller at Alcion

British Columbia, Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Infrastructure, ConstructionIndustries

Requirements

  • Accounting designation (CA, CMA, CGA, CPA) considered an asset
  • Prior cost control experience in road maintenance or infrastructure industry considered an asset
  • 5+ years in an analytical role
  • Independent worker, driven achiever
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to suggest alternatives or challenge assumptions to explore opportunities to exceed plans
  • Solid understanding of financial reporting
  • Advanced to Superior Proficiency with MS Office and Excel
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - ability to build and maintain positive relationships with project management, financial staff and other departments
  • Continuous improvement mindset
  • Adaptable to rapidly changing environment
  • Experience with Power BI is an asset
  • Experience with Explorer is an asset

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the cost control function to drive financial efficiency
  • Oversee and analyze variances to earned value and budget reports and provide explanation
  • Development and delivery of Key Performance Indicator (KPI) dashboard
  • Assist in annual budgeting and forecasting process
  • Partner strategically with Operations and Finance Manager to identify and capitalize on opportunities to enhance operational efficiency while mitigating risks
  • Support other finance team members with review of the accruals and the month-end close
  • Partner with Finance Team to standardize and improve accounting processes and monthly reporting
  • Prepare job costing reports and PO reports and identify existing or potential issues
  • Conduct in-depth cost analysis of completed projects and deliver insightful lessons-learned reports
  • Work closely with Finance Manager to develop monthly operational reporting
  • Evaluating business processes to uncover areas for improvements and work with a team to develop and implement solutions
  • Assemble presentations and effectively present message to various levels of the organization
  • Other Ad-Hoc projects as assigned

Skills

Cost Control
Earned Value Management
Variance Analysis
KPI Dashboard
Budgeting
Forecasting
Financial Reporting
Accruals
Month-End Close

Alcion

Develops advanced technology solutions for clients

About Alcion

Alcion.ai is focused on developing advanced technology solutions, likely in the fields of artificial intelligence, machine learning, or data analytics. Although specific details about its products are not publicly available, the company aims to serve a diverse range of clients, including businesses and possibly individual consumers, by providing software or technology services that address complex problems. Alcion.ai generates revenue through various models, such as subscription-based software, one-time purchases, or consulting services, which helps create a steady income stream. What sets Alcion.ai apart from its competitors is its commitment to employee well-being, offering comprehensive health and retirement benefits, supporting remote work, and organizing regular in-person meetups to strengthen team dynamics. The company's goal is to deliver valuable technological solutions while fostering a positive work culture.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2022Year Founded
$28.2MTotal Funding
SERIES_ACompany Stage
Enterprise Software, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
11-50Employees

Risks

Potential conflict of interest with Veeam, a competitor, leading their Series A funding.
Rapid evolution of ransomware tactics may outpace Alcion's current security measures.
High rate of cloud security incidents poses challenges for maintaining robust security.

Differentiation

Alcion offers AI-driven data protection, focusing on ransomware and malware threats.
The company provides a unique MSP partner program for Microsoft 365 backup services.
Alcion emphasizes a modern, AI-driven architecture for intelligent threat detection.

Upsides

Alcion raised $21 million in Series A funding, led by Veeam, boosting growth potential.
The enterprise data management market is projected to grow at a 12.1% CAGR until 2030.
Alcion's AI-driven solutions align with increasing demand for cloud-based data protection.

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