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AY Talent; Laval (administrative region); On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Collaborative environment

Growth opportunities

Job summary

AY Talent is seeking an experienced Construction Accounting Leader to oversee all accounting operations, including A/P, A/R, payroll, GL, and banking, with responsibility for month-end closings and cash flow management.

The role requires 7–10 years in accounting, at least 5 years in construction, strong WIP and job costing knowledge, and proficiency in Excel and Maestro; English fluency is essential, French is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 7–10 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of construction accounting, WIP reporting, percent-of-completion, and job costing.
• Experience managing multi-project financial reporting.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with Maestro and construction management software is an asset.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication skills in English; French is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting operations including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, General Ledger, and Banking.
• Ensure timely month-end and year-end closings.
• Manage corporate cash flow and rolling cash flow forecasts.
• Monitor liquidity and working capital; maintain internal controls and policies.
• Oversee project accounting for active construction projects and WIP schedules.
• Develop annual operating budgets and forecasts; prepare KPI dashboards.
• Support capital expenditure planning and banking relationships.
• Coordinate year-end audits, tax filings, and insurance/bonding renewals.
• Lead and mentor the accounting department; collaborate with PMs, Operations, HR, and Exec.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Strategic thinking

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Maestro

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• Oversee all accounting operations including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, General Ledger, and Banking.
• Ensure timely month-end and year-end closings.
• Manage corporate cash flow and prepare rolling cash flow forecasts.
• Monitor company liquidity and working capital.
• Maintain internal controls and accounting policies.

Construction Accounting

• Oversee project accounting for all active construction projects.
• Review project budgets, committed costs, and actual expenditures.
• Monitor job costing and profitability by project.
• Prepare and review Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules.
• Monitor project billings, holdbacks, change orders, and subcontractor payments.

Budgeting & Financial Analysis

• Develop annual operating budgets and forecasts.
• Prepare financial reports and KPI dashboards for ownership.
• Analyze project margins and company profitability.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and operational efficiencies.
• Support strategic planning through financial modeling and forecasting.
• Manage banking relationships.
• Coordinate operating lines of credit and financing requirements.
• Prepare lender reporting and covenant compliance.
• Assist with insurance renewals and bonding requirements.
• Support capital expenditure planning.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and tax regulations.
• Coordinate year-end audits and external accountants.
• Manage GST/HST, QST, payroll remittances, and corporate tax filings.
• Maintain compliance with provincial and federal reporting requirements.
• Oversee corporate insurance documentation and financial reporting.

Leadership

• Lead and mentor the accounting department.
• Develop and improve accounting processes and internal controls.
• Collaborate closely with Project Managers, Operations, Human Resources, and Executive Management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 7–10 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of construction accounting, WIP reporting, percentage-of-completion accounting, and job costing.
• Experience managing multi-project financial reporting.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with Maestro and construction management software is considered an asset.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication skills in English; French is considered an asset.

Preferred Experience

• Commercial construction.
• Retail and hospitality construction.
• Multi-entity accounting.
• Cross-border operations (Canada and USA).
• Cash flow management for project-based businesses.
• Bonding and construction financing.
• Financial reporting for ownership and external stakeholders.

Personal Attributes

• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen.
• Proactive and solution-oriented.
• Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial work environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to the continued growth of a respected construction company.