Senior Project Accounting Manager - Permanent - 19416

LRO Staffing; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

LRO Staffing invites applications for a Senior Project Accounting Manager in the Greater Toronto Area (Mississauga). The role focuses on operational, project-based accounting within the construction sector, demanding accuracy, collaboration, and leadership across the accounting team.

Key responsibilities include managing AP/AR, project invoicing, job costing, month-end close, and financial reporting. CPA designation or progress is a strong asset; 5+ years in a similar role with supervisory

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in a similar role
• Experience in Construction industry preferred (GC 50–100M)
• CPA designation or progress is a strong asset

Responsibilities

• Oversee AP/AR, project invoicing, and timely payments
• Oversee reconciliations, progress billing, change orders and cost reporting
• Manage prepaids, accruals, asset management and aging analyses
• Prepare month-end close, financial statements, and margin analyses
• Mentor Accounting team and report to stakeholders with insights

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

CPA designation in progress

Tools

MS Office suite

Accounting software

Job description

About The Opportunity

Our client in the Greater Toronto Area (Mississauga) is looking for a detail-oriented, Construction industry-focused Senior Project Accounting Manager to join their growing team on a full-time, permanent basis. The successful candidate will have experience in Operational, Project-based Accounting, excellent attention to detail, thrive in fast-paced environments, and work collaboratively with others, with previous experience in the Construction industry.

This organization is within a growing sector and offers opportunity for professional growth and development, all within a dynamic, positive work culture.

Duties

• Oversee the processing of Accounts Payables, Accounts Receivables, filing of project invoices and payments, ensuring accuracy and timely completion
• Oversee reconciliation of accounts including progress billing, change orders, and chargebacks, ensuring accuracy and completeness
• Evaluation of prepaids, accruals, asset management, holdbacks, and monitoring of aging; appropriate follow-up when necessary
• Ensure accuracy of LEMs reporting
• Oversee compliance of contract terms and ensure proper set up for projects including billing, costing, tax compliance, and labour requirements
• Oversee job costing, review of costing reports, and cost allocation, as well as providing insight to costing fluctuations and adjustments as needed
• Working closely with the General Ledger, adjustments as needed
• Production of Financial Statements
• Track project costs, revenue as well as cash flow management
• Financial analysis including P&L variance analysis
• Prepare Month End closing including, but not limited to, reconciling balance sheet and revenue accounts, analyzing margins and variances, and preparing adjusting entries
• Work closely with Operations team on Budgeting & Forecasting for assigned project portfolio
• Preparing reporting as needed
• Work one-on-one with the Accounting team to provide mentorship and coaching, as well as provide evaluations and recommendations
• Ensure compliance with all financial regulations as well as following company policy & procedures
• Professionally and effectively manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including leading presentations to provide insight on financial results
• Provide support on similar duties to support the success of the organization

About You

• Previous experience in the Construction industry, preference will be given to those with experience in a GC (50-100M)
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role
• 2+ years of experience in a supervisory capacity
• CPA Designation (or in pursuit of) is a strong asset
• In-depth knowledge of accounting principles- completed post-secondary education in Business Administration (or equivalent)
• Proficiency in MS Office programs, including advanced MS Excel skills
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills for complex financial issues
• Ability to prioritize accordingly to effectively manage multiple deadlines
• Strong communication skills (English essential)

About The Job

The salary range for this position is $105,000 to $125,000, depending on experience.

Please note that all candidates must be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity.