Director, Project Accounting

Valard Construction; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5% RRSP matching program

Job summary

Valard Construction’s Finance group seeks a Director, Project Accounting based in Edmonton, AB. You will lead project and divisional accounting, ensure accurate reporting and regulatory compliance, and drive financial performance across business lines.

You will manage closing processes, oversee P&L accuracy, set standards for completion accounting, and guide budgeting and forecasting. CPA required with 10+ years in accounting, including 5+ in leadership, in construction context.

Qualifications

• Post-Secondary Education in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• CPA designation required.
• 10 years of progressive accounting experience, including 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP / IFRS and construction revenue recognition principles.
• Demonstrated expertise with Job Costing Management, Project Analytics and WIP Reporting.
• Proficiency in financial management and ERP systems (JD Edwards or SAP preferred) and advanced Excel skills.
• Experience standardizing accounting practices across multiple business units.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all project and divisional accounting functions, ensuring accurate financial reporting and regulatory compliance.
• Lead the month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing processes.
• Own divisional P&L accuracy and project accounting for each business line, including job structure set-up, cost control, work-in-progress review, revenue recognition and cost-to-complete forecasting.
• Standardize project accounting practices across all business units and hold Business Unit Controllers accountable to consistent standards.
• Set quality standards for percentage-of-completion accounting and approve significant estimate-at-completion adjustments.
• Lead the annual budgeting process and maintain financial forecasts and models.
• Own SOX control accountability.
• Directly manage and develop Business Unit Controllers.
• Maintain robust internal controls and mitigate financial risk across the divisions.
• Act as a key financial advisor to divisional leadership and senior management.

Skills

Project accounting leadership

GAAP/IFRS knowledge

Advanced Excel

ERP systems (JD Edwards, SAP)

Cost-to-complete forecasting

WIP reporting

Job costing management

Team leadership

Internal controls

Education

CPA designation

Post-secondary accounting/finance education

MBA (preferred)

Tools

JD Edwards

SAP

Excel (advanced)

Job description

Our Finance group is currently looking to add a Director, Project Accounting, to our growing team, based in Edmonton, AB

Reporting to the CFO, we are seeking an experienced accounting leader who has knowledge and experience in project and divisional accounting within large-scale construction operations. This position owns divisional P&L accuracy and project accounting for each of Valard’s business lines and is responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with regulatory requirements, and effective financial management. It will lead a team of accounting professionals, implement best practices, and support strategic financial planning to drive financial performance.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee all project and divisional accounting functions, ensuring accurate financial reporting and regulatory compliance
• Lead the month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing processes
• Own divisional P&L accuracy and project accounting for each business line, including job structure set-up, cost control, work-in-progress review, revenue recognition and cost-to-complete forecasting
• Standardize project accounting practices across all business units and hold Business Unit Controllers accountable to consistent standards
• Set quality standards for percentage-of-completion accounting and approve significant estimate-at-completion adjustments
• Lead the annual budgeting process and maintain financial forecasts and models
• Own SOX control accountability
• Directly manage and develop Business Unit Controllers
• Maintain robust internal controls and mitigate financial risk across the divisions
• Act as a key financial advisor to divisional leadership and senior management

• Post-Secondary Education in Accounting, Finance or a related field
• CPA designation required
• 10 years of progressive accounting experience, including 5+ years in a leadership role
• Strong knowledge of GAAP / IFRS and construction revenue recognition principles
• Demonstrated expertise with Job Costing Management, Project Analytics and WIP Reporting
• Proficiency in financial management and ERP systems (JD Edwards or SAP preferred) and advanced Excel skills
• Experience standardizing accounting practices across multiple business units

Preferred Skills / Qualifications

• Experience in the utility or construction industry
• Advanced degree such as an MBA

We offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that incorporates a complete range of employee benefits, including a 5% RRSP matching program, to ensure you have the tools necessary to manage, maintain, and improve your health and wellbeing.

About our Business

Valard Construction is Canada’s premier utility contractor providing comprehensive EPC+ (engineering, procurement, construction) and maintenance services to utilities, independent power producers, mining, oil and gas industries and rural electric associations. We have the capabilities, knowledge, and resources to take on any project, any size, any complexity, anywhere. We are also part of QuantaServices, the largest electrical power contractor in North America.

Valard Construction is an equal opportunity employer.

• 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.
• Valard Construction is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available on request during the recruitment process.
• We do not use automated tools to screen applications. All hiring decisions involve human review. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.