Project Finance Analyst

Vaco; Oakville; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Associate in Recruitment Services. This role involves managing accounting for land and construction projects, overseeing third-party accountants, and preparing financial reports. The ideal candidate will have experience in full-cycle project accounting within the Real Estate or Construction industry, alongside a CPA enrollment. Join a dynamic team where your financial insights will contribute to successful project outcomes and streamline processes. This is a fantastic opportunity to leverage your expertise in a collaborative environment, enhancing your career while making a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in project accounting or corporate accounting.
• CPA enrollment is required, with past PEP stages preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting for land and construction development projects.
• Prepare monthly financial reports and draw packages for lenders.
• Coordinate funding to meet ongoing project cash flow needs.

Skills

Full-cycle development/project accounting

Corporate accounting

Financial reporting

Bank reconciliations

CRA audits

Education

Post-secondary education in a related field

CPA enrolled

Tools

Yardi ERP

Job description

This range is provided by Vaco. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Senior Associate, Recruitment Services at Vaco

About the Opportunity

• Manage accounting for land and construction development projects (GL, AP, financing)
• Oversee third-party accountants and handle bank reconciliations and HST filings
• Support CRA audits as needed
• Prepare monthly financial reports and draw packages for lenders and partners
• Reconcile project budgets and provide clear, value-add commentary
• Coordinate funding to meet ongoing project cash flow needs
• Collaborate with the development team to provide financial insights and streamline tasks
• Set up bank accounts, CRA accounts, and new project entities
• Organize, code, and submit vendor invoices for payment
• Assist with year-end audits and ad hoc accounting requests

About You

• Minimum of 1 year of experience with full-cycle development/project accounting, or corporate accounting in the Real Estate or Construction industry
• CPA enrolled, past PEP stages is REQUIRED
• Post-secondary education in a related field
• Professional services industry experience is required
• Experience at the Big 4, in Project Accounting, or using Yardi ERP are considered strong assets

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing

Industries

• Accounting

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