Capital Projects Accountant

DP World; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Metro Vancouver is seeking a Capital Projects Accountant to support capital project initiatives. The role requires 3–5 years of experience in project accounting, a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, and familiarity with IFRS standards. Successful candidates will have strong communication skills and experience with ERP systems. This position offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and ensure compliance with financial controls.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in cost or project accounting.
• Familiarity with IFRS standards, particularly related to capital project accounting.
• Experience managing capital projects in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Ensure capital project costs are compliant with internal policies and IFRS.
• Schedule and lead monthly touchpoints with project managers.
• Prepare and distribute monthly capital project reports.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Financial modeling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA designation or in progress

Tools

ERP systems (Oracle Fusion, Sage, NetSuite)

Excel

Job description

Role Purpose

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Capital Projects Accountant to join our Finance team. This role is critical in supporting our capital project initiatives by ensuring accurate tracking, reporting, and compliance with internal controls and IFRS standards. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a solid foundation in project accounting, and experience working collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

About the Role

• Ensure capital project costs recorded are in compliance with internal policies and IFRS (e.g., IAS 16, IAS 23).
• Schedule and lead monthly touchpoints with capital project managers to monitor progress of project costs against budgets.
• Identify projects near completion and coordinate with project managers to ensure Authorization for Expenditure (AFE) forms are completed and tracked for reporting.
• Discuss project timelines and proactively identify potential delays or budget risks with project managers.
• Prepare and distribute monthly capital project reports for internal stakeholders and the Project Management Office (PMO).
• Oversee the projects module in Oracle, including project creation, maintenance, and closure.
• Create and manage work orders in Maximo, ensuring timely processing and alignment with project requirements.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing relevant documentation and responding to project cost-related inquiries.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• CPA designation or in progress is preferred
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in cost or project accounting, ideally within a project-based or capital-intensive industry (e.g., infrastructure logistics, construction)
• Familiarity with IFRS standards, particularly related to capital project accounting
• Strong understanding of project accounting principles and financial controls
• Minimum 3 years of experience managing capital projects in a similar role
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to ask critical questions and influence project teams
• Experience with ERP systems (Oracle Fusion, Sage, NetSuite, or equivalent)
• Proficiency in Excel, including financial modeling and data analysis
• High attention to detail and strong analytical thinking
• Effective communicator with the ability to collaborate with non-finance stakeholders
• Fluent in English.
• Previous Canadian work experience or experience working directly with Canadian industries.