Director, Project Accounting
At a glance
Director-level Accounting role at Valard Construction. Edmonton · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate CA$137,931–CA$164,350 across Canada.
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What you'll do
- Keep divisional profit-and-loss figures accurate and oversee project accounting across each business line
- Run period-end close work and ensure reporting meets regulatory requirements
- Review job setup, cost controls, work in progress, revenue recognition and cost-to-complete forecasts
- Set consistent accounting methods across business units and hold their controllers to those standards
- Lead budgeting and forecasting, oversee controls, and advise divisional leaders on financial decisions
What you bring
- A post-secondary qualification in accounting, finance or a related area, plus a CPA designation
- Ten years of progressive accounting work, including at least five years leading others
- Strong command of GAAP or IFRS, construction revenue recognition, job costing, project analytics and WIP reporting
- Experience aligning accounting practices across multiple business units, with advanced Excel skills
Who this fits
This director-level role suits an experienced accounting leader who has managed teams and supported construction project and divisional accounting. You’ll directly lead Business Unit Controllers and report to the CFO. The position is based onsite in Edmonton, and you must be legally authorized to work in Canada without restrictions.
From the employer
Our Finance group is currently looking to add a Director, Project Accounting, to our growing team, based in Edmonton, AB
Reporting to the CFO, we are seeking an experienced accounting leader who has knowledge and experience in project and divisional accounting within large-scale construction operations. This position owns divisional P&L accuracy and project accounting for each of Valard’s business lines and is responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with regulatory requirements, and effective financial management. It will lead a team of accounting professionals, implement best practices, and support strategic financial planning to drive financial performance.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Oversee all project and divisional accounting functions, ensuring accurate financial reporting and regulatory compliance
- Lead the month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing processes
- Own divisional P&L accuracy and project accounting for each business line, including job structure set-up, cost control, work-in-progress review, revenue recognition and cost-to-complete forecasting
- Standardize project accounting practices across all business units and hold Business Unit Controllers accountable to consistent standards
- Set quality standards for percentage-of-completion accounting and approve significant estimate-at-completion adjustments
- Lead the annual budgeting process and maintain financial forecasts and models
- Own SOX control accountability
- Directly manage and develop Business Unit Controllers
- Maintain robust internal controls and mitigate financial risk across the divisions
- Act as a key financial advisor to divisional leadership and senior management
Requirements
- Post-Secondary Education in Accounting, Finance or a related field
- CPA designation required
- 10 years of progressive accounting experience, including 5+ years in a leadership role
- Strong knowledge of GAAP / IFRS and construction revenue recognition principles
- Demonstrated expertise with Job Costing Management, Project Analytics and WIP Reporting
- Proficiency in financial management and ERP systems (JD Edwards or SAP preferred) and advanced Excel skills
- Experience standardizing accounting practices across multiple business units
Preferred Skills / Qualifications
- Experience in the utility or construction industry
- Advanced degree such as an MBA
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that incorporates a complete range of employee benefits, including a 5% RRSP matching program, to ensure you have the tools necessary to manage, maintain, and improve your health and wellbeing.
About our Business
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.
Valard Construction is an equal opportunity employer.
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* Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level.
* Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.
* 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.
* We do not use automated tools to screen applications. All hiring decisions involve human review. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.
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