Construction Finance Leader: Assistant Accounting Manager

PCL Construction; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Performance bonuses

RRSP/TFSA

Health benefits

Life insurance

Parental leave

Wellness programs

Training

Job summary

Construction PCL Inc. in Montréal, Quebec, seeks an Asst Accounting Manager to own the full accounting cycle for projects and the district office, including AP, AR, payroll and cash flow management.

You will partner with operations to improve financial performance, deliver timely reporting, conduct deep-dive analyses, and support planning cycles at the district level while ensuring compliance with contracts and policies.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or diploma in a related discipline.
• Accounting designation preferred.
• 6-10 years of progressive accounting experience in construction or related industry.
• Construction knowledge is an asset; understands general construction terms and processes.
• Advanced knowledge of full-cycle accounting with the ability to mentor junior staff.
• Advanced forecasting and budgeting knowledge.
• Knowledge of project costing principles, recoveries, insurance, and contract/subcontract requirements.

Responsibilities

• Own the full accounting cycle for projects and office — AP, AR, payroll, cash flow; ensure compliance with contracts, legislation, and internal policies.
• Partner with operations to drive financial performance, including forecasting, recoveries, and reconciliations.
• Deliver timely reporting (monthly, year-end, and ad hoc) and provide clear insights to support decision-making.
• Lead deep-dive analyses on financial results, identify discrepancies, and drive resolutions.
• Support planning cycles and contribute to strategic financial reviews at the district level.
• Manage cash flow and financial controls, recommending improvements where needed.
• Ensure all project documentation is complete and compliant (insurance, bonding, statutory declarations, lien waivers).
• Proactively identify and communicate financial, compliance, and project risks to the project team and management.

Skills

Full-cycle accounting

Forecasting

Budgeting

Cash flows analysis

Project costing

Mentoring junior staff

Accounting principles

Financial controls

Education

Undergraduate degree or diploma in a related discipline

Job description

Construction PCL Inc. in Montréal, Quebec, seeks an Asst Accounting Manager to own the full accounting cycle for projects and the district office, including AP, AR, payroll and cash flow management.

You will partner with operations to improve financial performance, deliver timely reporting, conduct deep-dive analyses, and support planning cycles at the district level while ensuring compliance with contracts and policies.