Project Financial Controller

BPA; Laval (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work policy

37.5-hour workweek

Overtime compensation

RRSP program with employer contrib.

Training & professional development (e

Mentorship program

BIM & modern tools

Wellbeing and balance program

Job summary

BPA is a leading engineering firm delivering sustainable design and technical innovation across Canada. The Finance team seeks a skilled Project Controls professional to oversee financial performance, support PMs with insights, and lead reviews on WIP, revenue recognition, and forecasting.

In this role you’ll analyze variances, identify risks, and collaborate with billing to ensure accurate invoicing. A bilingual capability (English/French) is essential for our shared services model.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• CPA designation considered an asset.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in project control, project accounting, financial analysis, or a similar role, ideally within engineering, construction, consulting, or professional services.
• Strong understanding of project financial management, including revenue recognition, work in progress (WIP), profitability analysis, forecasting, and project accounting.
• Strong financial analysis skills with the ability to translate financial information into clear insights and recommendations.
• Ability to build strong relationships with project managers and effectively challenge and influence stakeholders.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work across Finance, operations, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities and project files simultaneously.
• Proficiency in French and English, both spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the financial performance of a portfolio of engineering projects, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of project financial data.
• Act as a financial partner to project managers, providing insights and recommendations to support informed decision-making.
• Lead regular project financial reviews with managers, including work in progress (WIP), revenue recognition, profitability, forecasting, and project risks.
• Analyze project performance against budgets, forecasts, and project progress, identifying trends, variances, and potential financial issues.
• Proactively identify at-risk projects and work with project managers on appropriate actions related to additional fees, change directives, cost overruns, and other financial risks.
• Support and challenge project managers in understanding key financial indicators and improving the financial management of their projects.
• Collaborate closely with billing teams to support accurate and timely invoicing and project follow-up.
• Contribute to the development of project performance reports, KPIs, forecasts, and quarterly presentations for management.
• Ensure billable rates and other project financial information are maintained in accordance with contracts and applicable requirements.
• Participate in month-end closing activities, project accounting reviews, and the preparation of documentation for external audits.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of project control methodologies, financial processes, and project management tools.
• Support the stabilization and continuous improvement of our ERP and project management systems following implementation.
• Help develop best practices and increase financial awareness among project managers across the organization.

Skills

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Bilingual communication (EN/FR)

Project controls

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration

CPA designation considered an asset

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Dynamics GP

SuiteProjects Pro

NetSuite

Microsoft 365

Job description

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.

Your Impact

You will provide financial oversight and guidance throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring the accuracy of financial information and helping project teams proactively manage performance and risk.

More specifically, you will:

• Oversee the financial performance of a portfolio of engineering projects, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of project financial data


• Act as a financial partner to project managers, providing insights and recommendations to support informed decision-making


• Lead regular project financial reviews with managers, including work in progress (WIP), revenue recognition, profitability, forecasting, and project risks


• Analyze project performance against budgets, forecasts, and project progress, identifying trends, variances, and potential financial issues


• Proactively identify at-risk projects and work with project managers on appropriate actions related to additional fees, change directives, cost overruns, and other financial risks


• Support and challenge project managers in understanding key financial indicators and improving the financial management of their projects


• Collaborate closely with billing teams to support accurate and timely invoicing and project follow-up


• Contribute to the development of project performance reports, KPIs, forecasts, and quarterly presentations for management


• Ensure billable rates and other project financial information are maintained in accordance with contracts and applicable requirements


• Participate in month-end closing activities, project accounting reviews, and the preparation of documentation for external audits


• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of project control methodologies, financial processes, and project management tools


• Support the stabilization and continuous improvement of our ERP and project management systems following implementation


• Help develop best practices and increase financial awareness among project managers across the organization

Profile Sought

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field


• CPA designation considered an asset


• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in project control, project accounting, financial analysis, or a similar role, ideally within engineering, construction, consulting, or professional services


• Strong understanding of project financial management, including revenue recognition, work in progress (WIP), profitability analysis, forecasting, and project accounting


• Strong financial analysis skills with the ability to translate financial information into clear insights and recommendations


• Ability to build strong relationships with project managers and effectively challenge and influence stakeholders


• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work across Finance, operations, and multidisciplinary teams


• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities and project files simultaneously


• Proficiency in French and English, both spoken and written*

*Proficiency in English is essential due to the shared service model and to maintain an appropriate ratio among certain roles, ensuring effective coordination and service delivery across the organization.

Technical Skills

• Advanced proficiency in Excel


• Knowledge ofMicrosoft Dynamics GP


• Experience withSuiteProjects Pro / NetSuite


• Strong knowledge ofMicrosoft 365

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.


• A tailored mentorship program designed according to each employee’s experience level and career path.


• Cutting-edge technology, including BIM and modern collaborative tools.


• 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.