Director, Project Accounting

Résumé du poste

The Director of Project Accounting oversees all project and divisional accounting functions, ensuring accurate financial reporting and regulatory compliance. They are responsible for managing month-end processes, leading the annual budgeting process, and providing financial oversight for all business lines.

Détails du poste

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 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 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. Learn more Visit us at and connect with us on our social media channels for our latest news, employee stories, community activities, and other updates. * 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.

Ce que vous ferez

The Director of Project Accounting oversees all project and divisional accounting functions, ensuring accurate financial reporting and regulatory compliance. They are responsible for managing month-end processes, leading the annual budgeting process, and providing financial oversight for all business lines.

Exigences

Candidates must possess a CPA designation and at least 10 years of progressive accounting experience, with 5 years in a leadership role. Expertise in construction revenue recognition, job costing, and ERP systems is required.

Avantages

• 5% RRSP matching program • Comprehensive total rewards package • Employee benefits

Compétences indiquées

• SAP · Souhaitée
• ERP systems · Souhaitée
• Budgeting · Souhaitée
• Regulatory Compliance · Souhaitée
• Financial Reporting · Souhaitée
• Microsoft Excel · Souhaitée
• Revenue Recognition · Souhaitée

Autres compétences pertinentes

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Project accounting
• Divisional accounting
• Financial reporting
• Regulatory compliance
• P&L management
• Job costing
• Revenue recognition
• Cost-to-complete forecasting
• Budgeting
• Financial forecasting
• SOX compliance
• Internal controls
• ERP systems
• JD Edwards
• SAP
• Excel
• Cost Control
• Profit And Loss (P&L) Management
• Accountability
• Microsoft Excel
• Accounting
• Internal Controls
• Management
• Certified Public Accountant
• Procurement
• Regulatory Compliance
• Finance
• Financial Management
• Financial Planning
• Financial Statements
• Financial Risk
• Forecasting
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Oil and Gas
• Leadership
• International Financial Reporting Standards
• Job Costing
• Operations
• Project Accounting
• Quality Management
• Regulatory Requirements
• Revenue Recognition
• Utility Cooperative
• SAP Applications
• Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) Compliance
• Master Of Business Administration (MBA)

Domaines d’emploi

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Construction
• Energy
• Director of Project Accounting
• Director of Accounting
• Finance Managers
• Electronics Engineers, Except Computer