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About the Role
We are seeking an experienced construction accounting professional to serve as a key financial partner to divisional and project leadership. This position is responsible for budget management, financial reporting, project controls, and supporting month-end processes across a portfolio of projects.
Responsibilities
- Review contract terms and understand obligations for financial reporting, billing, change management, and risks.
- Review estimates and budgets to ensure an appropriate work breakdown structure (WBS) setup.
- Provide financial oversight across a portfolio of projects, serving as the financial subject matter expert for Project Managers.
- Organize and facilitate mid-month PO reviews and month-end cost accrual meetings with Project Managers, buyers, and receivers to maintain accurate commitments and cost data.
- Review weekly job reports from JD Edwards, analyze job-level indirect costs, and lead job cost meetings to review costs and revise forecasts.
- Prepare margin analysis commentary and provide training to Project Managers on financial processes and tools.
- Maintain risk register, identifying and monitoring potential risks throughout project lifecycles.
- Maintain contract value files including approved and unapproved changes.
- Prepare weekly/monthly internal and external productivity reports and monthly project review packages.
- Lead monthly reviews with business unit managers and report findings to the executive team.
- Prepare cash position reports, monitor costs in excess of billings, days sales outstanding, revenue not yet billed, payables, and holdback accounts.
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal corporate and operational policies; prepare financial records required for internal and external audits.
Requirements
- 5 years of progressive accounting experience in the construction industry.
- Demonstrated expertise with job costing, WIP reporting, and project analytics.
- Proven ability to manage project forecasting, budgeting, and financial lifecycle reporting.
- Strong understanding of construction revenue recognition principles.
- Advanced skills with Microsoft Excel.
- Experience with JD Edwards, SAP, or a similar ERP System.
- Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) Designation (or actively working towards designation).
- Experience in a Project Controller or Senior Project Accounting role within a construction or infrastructure environment.
- Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.
Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- JD Edwards
- SAP
- ERP System
- Job costing
- WIP reporting
- Project analytics
- Forecasting
- Budgeting
- Financial lifecycle reporting
- Construction revenue recognition
Location
- Calgary, AB
- Markham, ON
- Port Hawkesbury, NS
- Canada
Work Type
- Occasional travel to active project sites across Canada (up to 10%)
Experience Level
- 5 years of progressive accounting experience
- Project Controller or Senior Project Accounting role
Education Level
- Post-Secondary education in accounting, finance, or a related field
- An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered
- Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) Designation
Benefits
- Comprehensive and competitive total rewards package
- Complete range of employee benefits
- 5% RRSP matching program
About the Company
- Valard Construction is Canada’s premier utility contractor providing comprehensive EPC+ (engineering, procurement, construction) and maintenance services to utilities, independent power producers, mining, oil and gas industries and rural electric associations.
- We have the capabilities, knowledge, and resources to take on any project, any size, any complexity, anywhere.
- We are also part of Quanta Services, the largest electrical power contractor in North America.
Equal Opportunity
- Valard Construction is an equal opportunity employer.
- Valard Construction is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability.
- Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available on request during the recruitment process.