Alejandro Leon Email & Phone Number

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

As a cost controller in real estate development, my primary focus is on managing project finances to ensure they align with our goals and budgetary constraints. I work closely with project managers and finance teams to develop detailed budgets that set the financial roadmap for our projects. Monitoring costs is a big part of my day-to-day responsibilities, constantly keeping an eye on expenditures and identifying areas where we can optimize spending or need to adjust to stay on course.I… Show more As a cost controller in real estate development, my primary focus is on managing project finances to ensure they align with our goals and budgetary constraints. I work closely with project managers and finance teams to develop detailed budgets that set the financial roadmap for our projects. Monitoring costs is a big part of my day-to-day responsibilities, constantly keeping an eye on expenditures and identifying areas where we can optimize spending or need to adjust to stay on course.I enjoy diving into financial analysis, crunching numbers to prepare insightful reports that track our financial performance against budgets. Forecasting future costs and cash flows is another critical aspect of my role, helping us make informed decisions and plan effectively for the future. Risk management is also key—I'm constantly assessing potential financial risks and implementing strategies to mitigate them, ensuring our projects remain financially stable.Contracts and agreements are meticulously reviewed under my watch to ensure they meet our financial objectives and protect our interests. Clear and effective communication is essential; I regularly update stakeholders on our financial status, ensuring transparency and alignment across the board. Implementing cost control strategies is where I excel, whether it's negotiating with suppliers for favorable terms or ensuring compliance with financial regulations.Ultimately, my role as a cost controller is about maximizing project profitability while maintaining quality and efficiency. I take pride in contributing to the financial health and success of our real estate ventures, ensuring that every decision we make is financially sound and supports our overall objectives. Show less

Cambridge, Ontario, Canada

Combining strong knowledge of finance and accounting with project management experience, I am an excellent multitasker with strong organizational skills and good attention to detail. Clear communicator and work well across departments and display strong analytical skills.Main duties involve:Tracking, managing, and reporting on all the financial aspects of a project, including budgeting, cost control, and invoicing. My main goal is to provide project managers and… Show more Combining strong knowledge of finance and accounting with project management experience, I am an excellent multitasker with strong organizational skills and good attention to detail. Clear communicator and work well across departments and display strong analytical skills.Main duties involve:Tracking, managing, and reporting on all the financial aspects of a project, including budgeting, cost control, and invoicing. My main goal is to provide project managers and stakeholders with accurate and timely information about the financial performance of a project, enabling them to make informed decisions and monitor project progress. - Overseeing projects relating to cash flow, financial reporting, and revenue and expenses - Assisting departments in creating and managing forecasts and budgets for various projects - Gathering and analyzing data to identify areas for improvement and/or develop solutions to keep projects on budget and on time - Establishing appropriate internal controls and project governance - Supporting design and execution of the implementation process, including business requirement gathering, process documentation and solutions design - Implementing change management strategies, ensuring stakeholders and teams are trained and adjusted to the new process Show less

St. Jacobs, On, Canada

o Project Accountant of Eve-Park Development in London, Ontario - a net-zero sustainable residential and commercial community made up of 85-multi-family residential units + commercial lease space (responsible from the original budget estimate to fruition of the project, monitoring and forecasting the financial status)o Finance lead & project accountant for the ‘Smart Grid Deployment and Demonstration Program’ and ‘Electrical Vehicle Infrastructure Demonstration Program’ grant funds ($5… Show more o Project Accountant of Eve-Park Development in London, Ontario - a net-zero sustainable residential and commercial community made up of 85-multi-family residential units + commercial lease space (responsible from the original budget estimate to fruition of the project, monitoring and forecasting the financial status)o Finance lead & project accountant for the ‘Smart Grid Deployment and Demonstration Program’ and ‘Electrical Vehicle Infrastructure Demonstration Program’ grant funds ($5 Million+) obtained from National Resources Canada (Ministry of the Government of Canada responsible for natural resources) Show less

St. Jacobs

o Brought in the accounting books in-house from an external accounting firmo Monitor costs and expenses to lead in budget preparationo Implemented various business administration systems in the company’s group in Canada, USA, and Mexico subsidiaries. Systems such as payroll systems, project management, and accounting systems, communication systems and databased libraries for collaboration and sharing of files and documentso Internal and external corporate financial reporting for… Show more o Brought in the accounting books in-house from an external accounting firmo Monitor costs and expenses to lead in budget preparationo Implemented various business administration systems in the company’s group in Canada, USA, and Mexico subsidiaries. Systems such as payroll systems, project management, and accounting systems, communication systems and databased libraries for collaboration and sharing of files and documentso Internal and external corporate financial reporting for end of the month & year-end reports prepared based on geography, business divisions, entity-based, as well as the consolidation of the entities)o Recruiting and training personnel management of accounting internso Supported the growth of the entities through business development and marketing efforts Show less