Project Financial Controller

Bouthillette Parizeau inc.; Laval (administrative region); On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

37.5-hour workweek

Hybrid work policy

Overtime paid or time off in lieu

Market-driven salary

Group insurance plan

RRSP with employer contributions

Finding Balance program

Job summary

Bouthillette Parizeau inc. (BPA) seeks an experienced Project Controller to join the accounting team and oversee financial monitoring of a portfolio of engineering projects.

You will help improve project management financial processes and contribute to decision-making across technical, project, and finance groups. The role emphasizes collaboration with project managers, month-end closing, revenue recognition, and KPI reporting, with involvement in ERP migration and compliance with contracts and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 9+ years of experience in project control within engineering, construction or professional services.
• Strong financial analysis skills and ability to address project-related financial challenges.
• Mastery of French and English, both spoken and written.
• Collaborates effectively with managers and multidisciplinary teams.
• High level of rigor, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple files.

Responsibilities

• Monitor a portfolio of engineering projects and ensure quality and accuracy of financial information.
• Work with project managers and billing teams to support revenue recognition.
• Organize meetings to evaluate work in progress and analyze profitability.
• Identify at-risk projects and follow up with project managers on changes and overruns.
• Contribute to preparation of performance reports, KPIs, and quarterly management presentations.
• Support ERP implementation and migration and ensure contract and government compliance.

Skills

Excel

Microsoft Dynamics GP

SuiteProjects Pro

NetSuite

French & English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

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.

Within the accounting team, you will play a key role in the financial monitoring of projects and in improving financial processes related to project management.

At BPA, we believe that project performance relies not only on technical expertise but also on strong financial management. We are looking for an experienced Project Controller who will play a strategic role alongside project managers to ensure the financial health and performance of a portfolio of engineering projects.

In this key role, you will be at the center of collaboration between technical teams, project managers, and the finance department, actively contributing to decision-making and the optimization of project management practices.

Your Impact

You will be responsible for ensuring rigorous financial monitoring of projects and supporting teams in the understanding and analysis of project financial data.

More specifically, you will:

• Monitor a portfolio of engineering projects and ensure the quality and accuracy of financial information within project files
• Work closely with project managers and billing teams
• Organize periodic meetings with managers to evaluate work in progress and support revenue recognition
• Analyze project profitability based on project progress and validate the consistency of financial data
• Identify at-risk projects and follow up with project managers (additional fees, change directives, overruns, etc.)
• Support project managers in understanding and interpreting financial indicators
• Contribute to the preparation of performance reports, KPIs, and quarterly presentations for management
• Ensure billable rates are updated in accordance with contracts and government requirements
• Participate in the implementation and improvement of project control methods and project management tools
• Contribute to month-end closing activities and external audit documentation
• Contribute to the migration of the ERP system and support teams during the transition period

You will also participate in the evolution of project financial management practices, particularly through the use of our ERP and project management systems.

Profile Sought

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum of 9 years of experience in project control, ideally within engineering, construction, or professional services
• Strong financial analysis skills and ability to understand project-related financial challenges
• Mastery of French and English, both spoken and written*
• Excellent ability to collaborate with managers and multidisciplinary teams
• High level of rigor, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple files simultaneously

*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.
• 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.