Are you looking to join an innovative civil engineering firm with a booming financial department? Get to know one of our Canadian subsidiary BA Blacktop, thanks to the VIE program!  

BA Blacktop, a subsidiary of VINCI Construction was founded in the Province of British Columbia in 1956. We have grown to become a major general contractor and design-builder, with a progressive and multi-disciplined group of companies delivering specialized paving, concrete, milling, reclaiming and recycling services, as well as multi-span bridge construction and innovative concrete structure solutions to clients throughout British Columbia. As an ISO 9001:2015 certified company with a reputation for reliability, we know how to deliver projects to our client's satisfaction. If your project has anything to do with constructing transportation infrastructure to move goods or people, BA Blacktop is ready to take on the challenge.

Find out more about BA Blacktop and its ongoing project here.

To keep ensuring BA Blacktop's financial success, we are looking for a Cost Controller V.I.E.  F/M who will be excited to work on projects varying from financial reporting to cost control and financial risk management.

Does it feel like a project you would be ready to take on? Keep reading! 

What you can expect as a Cost Controller @BAB ?

As part of the BA Blacktop teams, based in Edmonton (AB), and in close cooperation with BA Blacktop’s CFO, you will play a key role in managing the company’s financial and accounting operations.

Get ready to: 

• Track Projects and Overhead costs
• Prepare and establishing budget forecasts (budget and adjustments)
• Prepare Monthly and Quarterly closings
• Ensure compliance with the budget of and accountability expenditures
• Analyze cost variation if necessary and ensuring an alert role on any deviations and analyzing the impacts
• Monitor cash and forecast cash flow
• Monitor and analyze key expenditure items
• Carry out monthly reporting (backlog of orders, order intake, analysis of net debt) to Corporate Finance teams.
• Participate in ad-hoc missions within the finance department.  

What about you? 

You’ll be a great fit if: 

• You’re looking for assignments that give you a sense of responsibility and high autonomy. 
• You have graduated with a master’s degree in accounting/finance and have a first working experience in finance and audit (including internships and/or apprenticeship);
• You can rely on basic accounting knowledge and a command of Microsoft Excel, (and even SAP ?) to analyze data and guide you through the company’s financial records;
• You can define yourself through a methodical and analytical mind, and strong interpersonal skills such as open-mindedness, a team-player mind and curiosity; 
• You show an international mindset which will allow you to enjoy what Canada can offer to the fullest – a previous international experience would be a plus!
• You speak fluent English;
• You have your driving license. 

Quick Reminder about the VIE program: 

The VIE program requires you to: 

• Be a European citizen aged between 18 and 28 on the date of registration, whatever training level;  
• Be a graduate student, with a fluent level in English;  
• Have never done any V.I.E. in the past ;  
• Not have worked previously in the host country.  

Why should you join BA Blacktop and VINCI Construction as a VIE ?

• You will gain a great working experience thanks to an inspirational working environment: get to experience the ins and outs of how a company is run and contribute to BA Blacktop’s growth and financial stability.
• You will develop technical and soft skills through mentoring: you’ll be supported by experienced professionals who will help you build your confidence and raise your chances to succeed in Corporate Finance.
• You will join a decentralized organization with decision-making close to the field: considered as a fully-fledged member of the BA team, you handle your own projects: it’s your call, your responsibility! 
• You will thrive and be part of an attractive community: the Young Talents @VINCI Construction. Meet like-minded people and create a network of peers you’ll be able to rely on and connect with for the remainder of your career!