Program Accountant

Ultra Maritime; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and dental

Life insurance

RRSP

Deferred profit sharing

Optional critical illness insurance

EFAP

Student bursaries

Job summary

Ultra Maritime in Dartmouth, NS seeks a Project Accountant to manage cost allocations and budget forecasting for defence programs. You will monitor spending, track expenses and inventories, and develop forecast reports using financial modeling and analytics tools.

Typically, a Bachelor Degree in Accounting (or equivalent) and 4+ years of related experience are required. Candidates must be eligible for security clearance and thrive in a diverse, inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting (or equivalent) and 4+ years of related experience.
• Experience with cost management, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Ability to obtain the required security clearance and work in Defence programs.

Responsibilities

• Monitors accounting allocations and spending data for budget development.
• Tracks expenses, inventories, and budget balances.
• Measures actual performance against budget.
• Prepares forecasting reports and trend analyses.
• Utilizes financial modeling and data analytics tools.
• Develops recommendations for budget allocations within policies.

Skills

Cost accounting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor Degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

Financial modeling tools

Job description

Unleash the Power of Multi-Mission Excellence: Safeguarding the Seas for the World's Navies.

Step into a world where cutting-edge technology meets unparalleled expertise. Ultra Maritime pioneers delivering multi-mission solutions that protect and empower the naval forces worldwide. With our extensive portfolio of capabilities, our innovations are utilised on naval fleets across our allied navies around the globe.

As the maritime and underwater battlespace evolves, we tirelessly push the boundaries to develop advanced specialist systems that provide our 'five-eyes' Defence customers with an unbeatable warfighting edge. From surface vessels to sub-surface operations and unmanned platforms, we are revolutionizing the way naval missions are executed.

We thrive on collaboration and partnering with our customers to ensure mission success. Our expert solutions encompass an array of game-changing technologies, including state-of-the-art sonar, radar, expendables, signature management, and naval power systems.

Join us in shaping the future of naval warfare and together, we will safeguard the seas and empower navies worldwide!

Performs intermediate level Cost Management for assigned programs.

Nationality Requirements

Candidates must be eligible to obtain the relevant security clearance required for the role, due to the nature of the programmes we deliver for our customers.

Job Description

The following is a description of the tasks and duties performed by the Project Accountant:

• Monitors and analyzes accounting allocations and spending data to determine financial resources required for budget development.
• Tracks expenses, inventories, and budget balances.
• Measures actual performance against budget.
• Prepares forecasting reports and trend analyses.
• Utilizes financial modeling and data analytics tools.
• Develops recommendations for budget allocations in accordance with budgetary policies and limits.

Typically, a Bachelor Degree in Accounting (or equivalent) and 4+ years of related experience.

Diverse & Inclusive Employer

Ultra Maritime is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be your best and authentic self.

We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures; believing that this will increase our diversity of thinking, and ultimately ensure we continue delivering on our commitments to our customers.

We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status and welcome applications from all candidates.

What’s in it for you?

• extended health and dental
• life insurance
• RRSP
• deferred profit sharing
• optional critical illness insurance
• an EFAP
• student bursaries

We encourage regular manager-employee performance feedback, goal alignment and employee development through our Employee Performance Development Plan (EPDP) and offer employee education assistance to allow our people to acquire new qualifications and certifications.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and particularly welcome applications from Women, Aboriginal Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Visible Minorities.

Reasonable accommodation statement: If you need an accommodation for any part of the application process, please email [e-mail]

Company: Ultra Maritime