Strategic Project Controller — Finance Partner (Hybrid)

BPA; Laval; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work policy

37.5-hour workweek

Competitive total compensation package

RRSP with employer contributions

Structured professional development

Job summary

BPA is a forward-thinking engineering firm with offices across Canada. The Project Controller will partner with project managers to strengthen financial management, forecast performance, and turn data into actionable insights.

In this role, you will oversee WIP, revenue recognition, profitability, and project accounting while contributing to ERP and project management system improvements. You will be a true financial partner driving better project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in project controls, project accounting, financial analysis, or a similar role.
• Experience in consulting engineering, construction, consulting, or professional services is an asset.
• Strong understanding of WIP, revenue recognition, and project accounting.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• CPA designation is an asset.
• Fluency in French and English is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the financial oversight of a portfolio of engineering projects throughout their full lifecycle.
• Partner with project managers to provide analysis, guidance, and recommendations.
• Lead regular project financial reviews covering WIP, revenue recognition, profitability, forecasts, and risks.
• Analyze project budgets and progress to identify trends, variances, and issues.
• Identify projects at financial risk and develop action plans with PMs.
• Support accurate and timely invoicing with billing teams.
• Prepare KPI reports and quarterly management presentations.
• Contribute to month-end activities and project accounting analysis.

Skills

Financial analysis

WIP management

Forecasting

Project controls

Profitability analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics GP

SuiteProjects Pro / NetSuite

Microsoft 365

Job description

BPA is a forward-thinking engineering firm with offices across Canada. The Project Controller will partner with project managers to strengthen financial management, forecast performance, and turn data into actionable insights.

In this role, you will oversee WIP, revenue recognition, profitability, and project accounting while contributing to ERP and project management system improvements. You will be a true financial partner driving better project outcomes.