Senior Accountant – Project

Alberta Blue Cross

Senior Accountant overseeing project budgets, forecasts, reporting, and controls for Alberta Blue Cross, a not-for-profit health coverage provider. Advising project teams and improving financial transparency and automation.

Posted 8/7/2026full-time🇨🇦 CanadaSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting, while effectively partnering with stakeholders to drive financial decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives.

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CPA Designation5+ Years Financial Reporting ExperienceERP Systems ExperienceAdvanced Excel SkillsStrong Analytical Skills

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Hard Skills

BudgetingForecastingFinancial AnalysisFinancial ReportingData AnalysisPerformance Metrics DevelopmentProject Financial Management PrinciplesVariance AnalysisFinancial ControlsAudit Support

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationStakeholder ManagementProblem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

ERP SystemsWorkdaySAPOracleProject Management Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA Designation

Industry Keywords

Project PortfoliosCapital ProgramsOperational InitiativesContinuous ImprovementDigital Transformation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPOracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Monitor and analyze project budgets, forecasts, commitments, and actual expenditures throughout the project lifecycle
Prepare and deliver project financial reporting, dashboards, variance analysis, and portfolio insights
Partner with Project Managers and business stakeholders on budgeting, forecasting, funding, and financial decision-making
Monitor project financial performance, identify risks and opportunities, and recommend corrective actions
Support project setup, maintenance, closeout, and month-end and year-end accounting processes
Maintain financial controls and ensure accurate, complete project financial information aligned with policies and governance
Support internal and external audit requests and resolve financial reporting and data quality issues
Act as a subject matter expert for project financial reporting within ERP and project management systems
Lead continuous improvement initiatives for reporting, forecasting, controls, data integrity, and automation
Build partnerships across Finance, EPMO, IT, Procurement, and business teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

CPA designation preferred
5+ years of progressive accounting, financial reporting, or financial analysis experience
Experience supporting project portfolios, capital programs, or operational initiatives
Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and management reporting
Experience with ERP systems such as Workday, SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms
Advanced Excel and data analysis skills
Experience developing dashboards, financial reporting packages, and performance metrics considered an asset
Technology, digital transformation, software implementation, ERP, or technology-focused project experience considered an asset
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
Ability to translate complex financial information into business insights and recommendations
Strong understanding of project financial management principles, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and business partnering abilities
Ability to influence decision-making through financial analysis and reporting
Ability to work independently and take ownership of outcomes
Ability to adapt to changing priorities
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Experience coordinating automated ERP reporting and reporting improvement initiatives
Continuous improvement mindset
Criminal record check satisfactory to Alberta Blue Cross required as a condition of employment following a conditional offer

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthy work-life balance
Opportunities for career growth
Innovative, high-energy team-focused environment
Inclusive workplace that values diversity and unique perspectives