Project Finance Analyst

Mainland Group of Companies; Surrey; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Project Finance Analyst to support accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting. This role involves preparing financial reports, managing journal entries, and assisting with forecasting and audits. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree, CPA designation, and relevant experience, preferably in the construction sector. The firm offers a competitive salary and benefits, along with a supportive work environment focused on employee development.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Group health benefits

RRSP

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant education and CPA designation or similar designation.
• Previous experience in the construction sector preferred.
• Proficiency in financial software and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial reports and analyze results.
• Manage journal entries and reconcile accounts.
• Lead project forecast and financial reviews.
• Support operations with financial projections.
• Oversee preparation and filing of statutory reporting.

Skills

Financial reporting

Cost accounting

Budgeting

Effective communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree or relevant education

CPA designation or similar

Tools

Dynamics 365 Business Central

PowerBI

Procore

HCSS Suite of Software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mainland is hiring! We are looking for a competent professional to join our team as a Project Finance Analyst. Relevant project finance or accounting experience is ideal, however for the right candidate we are flexible to adapt the scope of responsibilities and qualifications.

Overview

The Project Finance Analyst reports to the Controller and is responsible for supporting the accounting, budgeting & forecasting, and financial reporting requirements for the company projects.

Additionally, the Project Finance Analyst may assist in managing the accounting staff, which would include coaching & mentoring, performance management and the provision of adequate training and development to achieve the strategic goals and objectives of the department and company.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Work with Controller to prepare monthly financial reports, analyse results and maintain financial dashboards. Assist to ensure accurate and relevant reporting, including job cost reporting, capital expenditure reporting, revenue projections, cash flow, departmental reporting and analysis of financial results.
• Responsible for ensuring accurate and timely reporting of the company’s financial results.
• Manage journal entries and reconcile accounts for the monthly or annual closing, identifying and resolving inaccuracies or imbalances.
• Lead project forecast and financial reviews, using data and professional skepticism to validate forecasts and operational accuracy.
• Support operations to make critical decisions, by providing timely and accurate financial projections.
• Provide support for AP, AR and job costing.
• Identify ways to reduce costs, improve processes and ensure all systems are properly integrated.
• Follow and maintain accounting policies and procedures and maintain a system of controls over accounting transactions.
• Maintain Work on Hand report for Forecasting and Bonding.
• Assist in overseeing the preparation and filing of statutory reporting and remittances to CRA, GST, PST, unions, WorkSafeBC and others; manage external audits such as CRA, PST, GST.
• Perform additional responsibilities per management’s direction.

Qualifications, Experience & Skill Set

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant education and CPA designation or similar designation. A combination of education and work experience will be considered.
• Previous experience in the construction sector – private company experience would be an asset.
• Proficiency in Dynamics 365 Business Central, PowerBI, Procore, HCSS Suite of Software, Microsoft Office.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to present financial statements in logical plain language.
• Thrives in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.
• Strong cost accounting, budgeting, financial reporting skills.
• Strong problem solver who applies skilled analysis and considers all variables.
• Meticulous with an exceptional eye for producing work of the highest quality.

At Mainland, we believe that our people are our greatest asset. We are dedicated to attracting, developing, recognizing and retaining talented employees, and offer a fun, respectful and supportive working environment. Our dedicated team is hardworking, personable, and passionate about safety and delivering quality results. We offer a competitive compensation package including group health benefits and RRSP.

If you wish to be considered, please apply online via www.mainlandgroup.ca/careers.

Please, no unsolicited resumes or phone inquiries from agencies, thank you. Only local candidates will be considered.