Accounting Manager

Ready to take the next step in your accounting leadership career?

Carlson Construction Group, proudly owned and operated by the Carlson family, celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2021. As a distinguished contractor, Carlson specializes in heavy civil, industrial, marine, and deep foundation services. Recognized as one of the largest specialty contractors in British Columbia by Business in Vancouver’s annual rankings, our group of companies includes Brymark Installations Group, Corwest Fabrications, Vancouver Pile Driving, and VP Foundations.

To learn more about us, visit the Carlson Construction Group.

Join Carlson Construction Group, a respected leader in heavy civil, marine, and industrial construction, as our next Accounting Manager. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who understands the unique demands of project-based construction environments and is ready to play a key role in a growing organization.

We are seeking a hands‑on leader with strong accounting expertise, construction industry experience, and a solid understanding of collective agreements and unionized work forces. If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment where operational collaboration and financial excellence go hand in hand, we want to hear from you.

Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, the Accounting Manager will provide financial leadership and operational support across multiple business units within the Carlson Construction Group. This role partners closely with senior leadership, project teams, payroll, and operations to ensure accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and informed business decision-making.

The ideal candidate will bring experience from the construction, heavy civil engineering, marine construction, infrastructure, or related industries, along with practical knowledge of union payroll administration and collective agreements.

• Oversee accounting operations across multiple entities within the Carlson Construction Group.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Ensure accurate accounting for revenue recognition, project costs, payroll, accruals, fixed assets, and intercompany transactions.
• Coordinate financial reporting timelines and deliverables with the accounting team.
• Review and oversee payroll processing and payroll‑related reconciliations.
• Monitor cash flow, project funding requirements, and working capital needs.
• Ensure timely payment of subcontractors, suppliers, and service providers.
• Monitor collections, receivables, and customer account performance.
• Support annual budgeting and forecasting initiatives.
• Prepare financial analyses and management reports for senior leadership.
• Coordinate annual audits and prepare supporting schedules and working papers.
• Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with Canadian accounting standards, tax regulations, and statutory reporting requirements.

• Act as the primary accounting resource for project and operational management teams.
• Partner with project managers to monitor project financial performance and risk.
• Provide financial insight on project costing, labour reporting, equipment utilization, and forecasting.
• Support decision‑making through data analysis and reporting.
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Assist with the interpretation and application of collective agreements as they relate to payroll, labour costs, and project accounting.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of finance professionals.
• Foster collaboration between Finance, Payroll, HR, and Operations teams.
• Promote a culture…