Director, Project Accounting — Lead Divisional Finance

Valard Construction; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5% RRSP matching

Job summary

Valard Construction in Edmonton, AB, is seeking a Director of Project Accounting reporting to the CFO. The role leads divisional accounting, drives accurate P&L, and ensures regulatory compliance across business units.

The position oversees month-end closures, budgeting, SOX controls, and team development for Business Unit Controllers, with a focus on standardization and robust internal controls.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Proficiency in Job Costing Management, Project Analytics and WIP Reporting.
• Experience with ERP systems (JD Edwards or SAP) 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, WIP review, revenue recognition and CWC forecasting
• Standardize project accounting practices across all business units and ensure consistent standards
• Set quality standards for percentage-of-completion accounting and approve significant EAC adjustments
• Lead annual budgeting and maintain forecasts and models
• Own SOX control accountability
• Directly develop and manage Business Unit Controllers
• Maintain robust internal controls and mitigate financial risk across divisions
• Act as a key financial advisor to divisional leadership and senior management

Skills

Leadership

GAAP/IFRS knowledge

Job Costing

Project Analytics

WIP Reporting

Advanced Excel

Education

Post-secondary Accounting/Finance

CPA designation

MBA (preferred)

Tools

JD Edwards

SAP

Job description

Valard Construction in Edmonton, AB, is seeking a Director of Project Accounting reporting to the CFO. The role leads divisional accounting, drives accurate P&L, and ensures regulatory compliance across business units.

The position oversees month-end closures, budgeting, SOX controls, and team development for Business Unit Controllers, with a focus on standardization and robust internal controls.