Project Controller Job Port Hawkesbury area,Nova Scotia Canada,Accounting

Our Substations group is currently looking to add a Project
Controller to our growing team, based in Calgary, AB;
Markham, ON or Port Hawkesbury, NS.

Reporting to the Manager, Business Performance, 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.

Please Note:

This position can be based out of Calgary, AB;
Markham, ON or Port Hawkesbury, NS, and will require occasional travel to active project sites across Canada (up to 10%)

Duties and Responsibilities

Project Controls & Lifecycle Management

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

Financial Reporting & Analysis

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

Post-Secondary education in accounting, finance, or a related field

An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered

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

Preferred Skills / Qualifications

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

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.