Construction Accounting Manager – Project Accounting

Construction Accounting Manager – Project Accounting

Tri-Cities, BC

Our client is an innovative, well-respected construction and development company based in the Tri-Cities market in British Columbia. Lock Search Group’s, Cameron Lappin has been retained to assist in their search for a Construction Accounting Manager to lead their accounting team. The Construction Accounting Manager will exhibit strong technical accounting proficiency and analytical acumen from within the construction project sector. Combining thorough attention to detail with disciplined prioritization the successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to employ critical thinking & creativity to solve problems and enhance internal processes.

In this role, you'll lead month-end accounting tasks, ensuring accurate journal entries and account reconciliations. You'll offer support for special projects, enhance internal controls, and implement process improvements. Managing the accounting team, you'll oversee audits, tax compliance, and financial statement compilation. Additionally, you'll provide insightful financial analysis, develop budgets, and recommend performance metrics for informed decision-making and operational excellence.

Responsibilities Include:

• Compiling and evaluating monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for multiple projects.
• Recommending benchmark metrics for measuring company performance.
• Collecting, analyzing, investigating, and reporting financial data to aid stakeholder decision-making.
• Providing support for special projects/initiatives and offering ad-hoc reporting/analysis as requested by leadership
• Managing internal controls, proposing enhancements for sustained financial data integrity, and implementing process improvements for day-to-day accounting, month-end closure, and reconciliations.
• Keeping the organization informed about current trends and opportunities.
• Overseeing annual assurance audits, tax compliance, and treasury practices to ensure credit facility adherence and optimized cash management.
• Managing and supporting the Finance team across Billing, A/R, A/P, GL, Payroll, and Bookkeeper to achieve accurate and timely deliverables.
• Directing month-end accounting tasks through thorough review of journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Developing budgets, presenting monthly variance analysis and forecasts.

Qualifications:

• Strong organizational skills, ability to adapt to multiple demands, set priorities and achieve results on a timely basis
• 3-5 years of experience in construction/project accounting is essential
• Strong knowledge of accounting and financial principles
• CPA designation is a must
• Bachelor’s in Finance, Business, or Accounting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and Office Suite
• Detail-oriented and a strong communicator
• Analytical thinker and ability to readily grasp new concepts and adapt to a fast paced, everchanging environment
• Problem-solver with a flare for innovation
• Direct experience and knowledge in the construction/development industry required

If you’re an Accounting professional with a direct background in Construction and/or Property Development this could be a fantastic opportunity to join a growing team. This position also offers an opportunity to senior accounting leadership if that is a path you are seeking. To apply directly please send your resume to Cameron Lappin by using the “Apply Now” button.

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Thank you in advance for your interest, only individuals deemed to have the skill set and experience to fit the role will be contacted. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada without sponsorship.

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