Senior Development Accountant

Horizon Recruitment Inc.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Development Accountant in Metro Vancouver to maintain and document the financial status of commercial and residential development projects. The ideal candidate will have a CPA designation, 3–5+ years of project accounting experience, and strong analytical skills. Responsibilities include overseeing project accounting, maintaining budgets, and collaborating with various teams. This role offers a salary range of $95,000 - $115,000.

Qualifications

• CPA designation or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3–5+ years of experience in project accounting, ideally within development or construction.
• Strong understanding of job cost accounting and project financial tracking.
• Proficient with Excel; experience with industry-specific accounting software is an asset.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage competing priorities.
• Comfortable working cross-functionally with both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full-cycle project accounting for a portfolio of development projects.
• Maintain project budgets, forecasts, committed costs, and actuals in the accounting system.
• Collaborate with project teams across development, construction, and operations.
• Review and code invoices, track approvals, and ensure timely payments.
• Prepare financial reports and draw packages for internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Analyze project performance and prepare month-end reports, variance analysis, and cost updates.
• Track project cash flow needs and coordinate with finance for funding schedules.
• Manage profit reporting on individual units or asset components where applicable.
• Ensure all contract changes and commitments are accurately reflected in cost tracking.
• Coordinate with operational accounting during project transitions.
• Contribute to improving processes, policies, and internal controls for project reporting.
• Support audits and internal requests for project-related financial information.
• Provide mentorship to junior accounting staff as needed.
• Maintain accuracy and consistency in project data and financial documentation.

Job description

Horizon Recruitment Inc. is working with a leading real estate and development firm seeking a Senior Development Accountant to join their finance team. This position plays a critical role in maintaining and documenting the financial status of active commercial and residential development projects.

Responsibilities :

1. Oversee full-cycle project accounting for a portfolio of development projects
2. Maintain project budgets, forecasts, committed costs, and actuals in the accounting system
3. Collaborate with project teams across development, construction, and operations
4. Review and code invoices, track approvals, and ensure timely payments
5. Prepare financial reports and draw packages for internal stakeholders and external partners
6. Analyze project performance and prepare month-end reports, variance analysis, and cost updates
7. Track project cash flow needs and coordinate with finance for funding schedules
8. Manage profit reporting on individual units or asset components where applicable
9. Ensure all contract changes and commitments are accurately reflected in cost tracking
10. Coordinate with operational accounting during project transitions
11. Contribute to improving processes, policies, and internal controls for project reporting
12. Support audits and internal requests for project-related financial information
13. Provide mentorship to junior accounting staff as needed
14. Maintain accuracy and consistency in project data and financial documentation

Requirements :

1. CPA designation or equivalent combination of education and experience
2. 3–5+ years of experience in project accounting, ideally within development or construction
3. Strong understanding of job cost accounting and project financial tracking
4. Proficient with Excel; experience with industry-specific accounting software is an asset
5. Strong analytical and communication skills
6. Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage competing priorities
7. Comfortable working cross-functionally with both financial and non-financial stakeholders
8. Proactive, self-motivated, and team-oriented

Rewards :

• Salary range: $95,000 - $115,000

Only candidates eligible to work in Canada will be considered.

Horizon Recruitment Inc. is a specialized recruitment and search firm with two practice areas: Finance & Supply Chain.