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Senior Project Accountant - Buildings East

Ottawa, ON, CA💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-25 → 2026-09-29

Core

Provide project accounting leadership and financial support for complex construction projects, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and effective financial management throughout the project lifecycle.

Role type

Senior Project Accountant (Construction)

Builds

Financial reports, cost management activities, and project profitability analysis for construction projects.

Domain

Construction / Accounting

Required skills

Project accounting, IFRS reporting, cost reconciliation, vendor invoice validation, cash collection monitoring, month-end close processes, financial analysis, audit support, claims activity monitoring

Preferred skills

CPA designation, ERP systems (Viewpoint Vista, 4CastPlus, InEight), commercial/institutional building construction experience, secret security clearance

Technologies

Excel (complex formulas, XLOOKUP/INDEX-MATCH, dynamic arrays), Viewpoint Vista, 4CastPlus, InEight

Responsibilities

Accountable for financial management of construction projects including gross profit, percentage-of-completion forecasting, WIP, revenue recognition, and backlog reporting. Prepare and consolidate financial reports in compliance with IFRS. Oversee cost management activities including cost reconciliation, analysis, and control measures. Review and validate vendor and consultant invoices for compliance, accuracy, and appropriate cost allocation. Resolve billing discrepancies and issues to facilitate timely revisions and payment processing. Monitor outstanding payments and cash collections, providing reporting and follow-up as required. Collaborate closely with project teams to gather relevant financial information and provide regular updates on project financial status. Conduct regular cost reviews and reconciliations, identifying and resolving discrepancies or variances. Support accounts payable processes to ensure timely processing of invoices and payments. Audit project profit and loss (P&L) reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company reporting policies and accounting standards. Monitor project profitability and claims activity to identify risks and opportunities. Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including reconciliations and financial reporting. Collaborate with project managers, directors, and other stakeholders to provide financial insights and support project planning and execution. Ensure compliance with financial regulations and company policies, including internal controls and external audit requirements. Handle ad hoc financial assignments and projects as required. Support project closeout processes. Respond to requests received from internal and external auditors. Help champion strong partnerships and act as a liaison between the district finance team and operational stakeholders. Support the Controller with continuous improvement initiatives.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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