Project Accountant; Costing

About Our Client

Our client is a leading general contractor in Manitoba specializing in heavy construction projects ranging from small to large scale. They have a strong reputation for delivering water and sewer infrastructure, including treatment facilities, as well as crushing and road construction projects across Northern Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario.

Our client is seeking a Junior to Mid-Level Cost Controller to support cost management and reporting. This role will play a key part in the implementation of a new ERP accounting and project management system, while also supporting costing, reporting, and ad-hoc analysis.

• Cost Control
  • Monitor costs against budgets, forecasts, and contracts
  • Track commitments, actuals, and cost-to-complete across projects
  • Identify and report cost variances and potential risks
• ERP Implementation
  • Support implementation of a new ERP system for accounting and project management
  • Assist with data migration, system setup, and data integrity
  • Act as a system super-user, supporting internal teams
• Reporting & Analysis
  • Prepare ad-hoc cost, productivity, and financial analysis
  • Support ongoing improvements to reporting tools and templates
• Collaboration & Support
  • Work closely with Project Managers and Finance teams
  • Provide basic training and support on cost systems and reporting tools

• Diploma or degree in Finance or Accounting
• 2–4 years of experience in project accounting or financial analysis
• Exposure to ERP or project management systems (Maestro is an asset)
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis)

• Construction or project-based environment
• Familiarity with cost codes, WBS, commitments, and change orders
• Experience working with ERP systems

• Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail
• Adaptable and comfortable in a changing environment (ERP implementation)
• Clear communicator across teams
• Organized, proactive, and detail-oriented
• Strong problem-solving skills