Project Accountant Lead

FLINT Corp.

$90K — $110K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in Project Accounting (preferably Oil & Gas) with a focus on profitability analysis and customer audits.
  • Familiar with various project payment structures and project cost control processes.
  • Proficient in A/P and A/R functions, month-end close activities, and MS Excel usability.
  • Exceptional analytical, written, and verbal communication skills, especially in detail-oriented tasks.
  • University degree in Accounting or Finance; CA, CMA, CGA, or CPA designation preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and coach a team of Financial Transaction Coordinators to meet targets impacting DSO.
  • Oversee month-end closing processes, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting and transaction integrity.
  • Prepare and present variance analysis on revenue and margin to identify performance trends.
  • Facilitate weekly meetings on A/R and WIP to address outstanding transactions and develop payment strategies.
  • Generate project performance reports and collaborate with Operations on project setups and client requests.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package.
  • Health coverage for employees and families.
  • RRSP matching for retirement savings.
  • Opportunities for internal growth and professional development.
Full Job Description
Job Description

What would you be doing?
  • Lead and coach a team of Financial Transaction Coordinators, ensuring timely time entry, client reporting, and billing processes. Drive the team to meet daily targets, as these processes impact Days Sales Outstanding (DSO).
  • Oversee month-end close activities for assigned districts, including capturing all time entries, processing A/R invoices, and creating accruals for the GL. Review GL and project transactions to ensure accuracy, investigating and resolving anomalies.
  • Prepare and present detailed variance analysis on revenue changes and margin drivers, providing insights into margin erosion and performance trends.
  • Facilitate weekly A/R and WIP aging meetings to address past-due transactions and invoices, develop plans to expedite invoicing, and manage holdbacks, ensuring timely releases. Escalate aging issues as needed to expedite payments.
  • Generate weekly and monthly reports on project performance, non-billable costs, and working capital aging. Collaborate with Operations for project setup, rate analysis, and customer requests, including audits and ad-hoc reporting.

Perks of the job
  • Competitive compensation.
  • Health coverage for you and your family.
  • RRSP matching.
  • Opportunity for internal development and growth.


Qualifications

  • Minimum of 5 years' experience in Project Accounting, preferably in the Oil & Gas industry, with expertise in forecasting, project profitability analysis, and handling customer audits.
  • Experience with client contracts, payment terms such as Time & Material or Cost Plus, burden reimbursement, and project cost control, including labor, materials, and services. Proficient in accounts payable/receivable processes, month's end and MS Excel.
  • Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills, with a high level of accuracy and precision in repetitive tasks. Skilled in word processing and presentation tools.
  • Experienced team leader, collaborative, self-motivated, and highly organized, with the ability to operate efficiently under pressure while maintaining confidentiality.
  • University Degree in Accounting or Finance; pursuing or holding a CA, CMA, CGA, or CPA designation. Experience with IFS and a track record of supporting DSO improvement are assets.


Additional Information

Candidates shortlisted will be required to complete the Profile TRAITS Survey.

The purpose of the TRAITS Survey tool is to assist FLINT in understanding the behaviors of individuals to support the best use of their strengths, abilities, and potential.

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