Our Substations group is currently looking to add a ProjectController to our growing team, based in Calgary, AB.

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 is based out of Calgary, AB, and will require up to 50% travel to active project sites across Canada for durations of up to 2 weeks at a time.
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 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 an RRSP matching program, to ensure you have the tools necessary to manage, maintain, and improve your health and wellbeing.

* 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.

* We do not use automated tools to screen applications. All hiring decisions involve human review. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.