Project Controller – Finance

BPA; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work policy

37.5-hour workweek

Overtime paid or time off in lieu

RRSP with employer contributions

Training and professional development

Finding Balance program

Job summary

BPA, an engineering firm with offices across Canada, is seeking a Project Controller to oversee the financial performance of a portfolio of projects and support the Ottawa/Kanata team. The role includes system migration work and close collaboration with the Finance team to meet deadlines.

Required are a DEC or bachelor’s in accounting/finance, French and English fluency, and strong Excel/ERP skills. This is a hybrid role with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• DEC or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field; CPA designation is an asset.
• Experience in project accounting, billing or project control, ideally in consulting engineering.
• Bilingualism required: strong command of French and English, both spoken and written.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, advanced Excel and experience with ERP software.
• Highly autonomous, well organized, with a strong sense of order and quality.
• Solid financial skills, reliability and rigour.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to explain financial information to project teams.

Responsibilities

• Monitor a portfolio of engineering projects and manage billing and financial performance.
• Hold regular meetings with project managers to assess work in progress for revenue recognition.
• Identify at-risk projects and follow up with project managers on fee requests, change orders, overruns and more.
• Help project managers analyze and understand their project financial data (training, reports, follow-ups).
• Take part in month-end and year-end closing activities and the external audit file.
• Perform other related duties, including administrative tasks.

Job description

BPA is more than an engineering firm — it’s a passionate team shaping the buildings and infrastructure of tomorrow. With offices across Canada, our expertise in sustainable design and technical innovation drives impactful projects from coast to coast. Joining BPA means putting your talent to work on meaningful projects, collaborating with recognized experts, and growing in a flexible, people-focused and forward-thinking environment. Bring order, make the numbers speak and become a cornerstone of our projects. BPA is looking for a Project Controller to oversee the financial performance of a portfolio of engineering projects and support our Ottawa/Kanata team. You will also play a key role in our system migration: harmonizing files, putting best practices in place and contributing to a project that will shape how we work.

Your day-to-day impact

• Monitor a portfolio of engineering projects and manage billing and financial performance.
• Hold regular meetings with project managers to assess work in progress for revenue recognition.
• Identify at-risk projects and follow up with project managers on fee requests, change orders, overruns and more.
• Help project managers analyze and understand their project financial data (training, reports, follow-ups).
• Take part in month-end and year-end closing activities and the external audit file.
• Perform other related duties, including administrative tasks.

A key project: system migration

You will play an active role in migrating our financial system. You will harmonize the Ottawa/Kanata team’s files to meet BPA standards and work closely with the Finance team to meet deadlines. This represents about 15% of the role, with more involvement during key project phases in February and March.

Your profile

• DEC or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a related field; CPA designation, an asset.
• Experience in project accounting, billing or project control, ideally in consulting engineering.
• Bilingualism required: strong command of French and English, both spoken and written.*
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, advanced Excel and experience with ERP software.
• Highly autonomous, well organized, with a strong sense of order and quality.
• Solid financial skills, reliability and rigour.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to explain financial information to project teams.
• Team player who enjoys collaborating.
• Fluency in English is essential due to the shared-service nature of the role and to maintain an appropriate ratio of bilingual employees in certain positions, ensuring effective coordination and service delivery across the organization.

Build your career with us and enjoy…

• A culture built on collaboration, knowledge sharing, talent development, and the quality of our work.
• A 37.5-hour workweek with flexible scheduling and the possibility of finishing at noon on Fridays.
• A hybrid work policy that promotes balance between professional and personal life.
• Overtime hours that are recognized and compensated, either through time off in lieu or paid compensation.
• A competitive total compensation package, including a market-driven salary, a comprehensive group insurance plan, and an RRSP program with employer contributions.
• A structured training and professional development program supported by UniversiT, our internal entity dedicated to the technical and personal growth of every employee.
• The “Finding Balance” program, which promotes overall well-being, mental health, and sustainable productivity.

We are committed to the principles of employment equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility across all our offices in Canada. We encourage applications from women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in any stage of the selection process.

Thank you for your interest in joining our team. Please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted by the Talent team.