Senior Construction Cost Analyst, NA

Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world's well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

Position Description

Vantage is seeking a proactive and diligent Senior Cost Analyst to join the Construction Cost Finance department. This role will be critical in maintaining and improving the construction accounting database, reporting suite, and controls. The Senior Cost Analyst will work closely with the larger Finance group and with the Design and Construction functions to produce insightful reporting for key business stakeholders.

Essential Job Functions

Project cost reporting:

• Ensure actual construction costs align with forecasted expectations.

• Support Construction Administration ("CA") of contracts.

• QA/QC for project costs to date, cost coding, and monthly forecasts.

• Provide technical accounting expertise on Fixed Assets and Leases under IFRS GAAP, including oversight of fixed assets and leasing issues/risks.

Construction cost accounting operations:

• Manage data inputs between Yardi and Procore.

• Carry out pay application billing review and data entry.

• Review CAPEX AP invoices and progress billing entry.

• Review and issue Debtors and Invoice reports.

Construction cost reporting:

• Own and maintain various KPI schedules.

• Define, create, and maintain various databases related to projects and contracts to provide accurate and relevant data or analysis to top management.

• Update monthly EAC proformas with actuals and committed spend.

• Investigate CAPEX transactions and close out queries.

• Consolidate CAPEX report.

• Close out POs as part of the demobilization process of completed contracts.

• Support month-end and forecasting process.

• Support external audit process.

Fixed assets accounting:

• Create and monitor a system of controls, procedures, and forms for recording fixed assets.

• Record fixed assets acquisition and disposals in the accounting system.

• Track the compilation of construction in progress into fixed assets account.

• Execute depreciation run and depreciation reasonableness check.

• Reconcile the balance in the fixed assets subsidiary ledger to the general ledger.

• Update the detailed movement schedule of fixed assets for reporting and attend to auditors' queries.

• Investigate potential obsolescence of fixed assets.

• Conduct physical inventory counts of fixed assets.

• Assign tag numbers to fixed assets.

• Conduct analysis related to fixed assets.

• Cash flow forecast on capital expenditure for hedging purposes.

• Submission of fixed assets information for insurance coverage.

• Analyse, initiate, and implement best practices and procedures in the CCF department.

• Advise senior management on any critical trends in relation to the financial performance of the company.

• Promote a strong culture of cooperation within the team.

Additional duties:

• Handle additional duties as assigned by management.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Construction Management, or a related field. A Master's degree or professional certification (e.g., CFA, CPA) is preferred.

• Advanced knowledge and understanding of construction cost accounting is required.

• Knowledge of GAAP is preferred.

• 3-5 years of work experience in a relevant industry (construction, real estate, and/or tech).

• Data Center or Construction industry experience is preferred.

• Knowledge of Yardi Voyager, preferred but not required.

• Knowledge of Procore, preferred but not required.

• Proficient in the Windows and Office 365 environment.

• Demonstrated ability to provide a high level of dedication to customer service with team members and partners.

• Proven ability to efficiently respond to critical issues, challenging inquiries, or complaints.

• Strong critical thinking skills, with the ability to tackle problems and drive efficiencies using metrics and information.

• Successful candidate must be an excellent leader and team player, able to work with a variety of people.

• This position requires an organized individual with the capacity to balance multiple projects simultaneously, perform well in a fast-paced environment, and prioritize work efforts, all with minimal direction.

• Travel required is expected to be up to 10% but may increase over time as the business evolves.

Physical Demands and Special Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop or kneel; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Additional Details

• This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits.

• Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including your qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and may fall outside of the range shown.

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We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other's strengths and respecting each other's weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.

Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.

Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.

Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Vantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers.

We'll be accepting applications for at least one week from the date this role is posted. If you're interested, we encourage you to apply soon-we're excited to find the right person and will keep the role open until we do!