Assistant Accounting Manager
PCL Construction
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Edmonton • Canada
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About the role
- Oversees day-to-day accounting operations (AP, AR, payroll, check runs, cash flow) in compliance with legislation, contracts, and PCL policies.
- Supports implementation, monitoring, and adherence to district and company accounting policies and procedures.
- Reviews, analyzes, and approves financial adjustments, reconciliations, forecasts, and reports; follows up on discrepancies.
- Leads month-end and year-end review processes, including preparation of district review and year-end documentation.
- Assembles internal and external financial reporting (e.g., MOR, DRM, audits, government reporting, taxes).
- Manages the district cash-flow cycle and recommends process improvements.
- Ensures timely and compliant payments to trade partners, suppliers, and service providers.
- Supervises accounting department operations, resource allocation, quality control, and team performance.
- Provides technical expertise, coaching, and guidance on accounting systems, processes, and best practices.
- Builds strong stakeholder relationships, supports audits, explores process improvements and technology, and models a solution-focused, profitability-driven culture.
Requirements
- Postsecondary degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline; pursuit of accounting designation is an asset.
- Minimum 7 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in construction or a related industry; fixed asset experience an asset.
- Advanced knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis.
- Strong understanding of payroll, tax, labor agreements, and applicable government legislation.
- Proven leadership capability with experience supervising staff, delegating work, and managing priorities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with high professional discretion.
- Strong organizational skills, detail orientation, and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated ability to resolve issues and conflicts with internal and external stakeholders.
- Advanced negotiation skills and a track record of improving or challenging existing processes.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and accounting/risk management systems.
Benefits
- Employee ownership opportunities that build long-term value
- Annual discretionary performance bonuses
- RRSP, TFSA, Pension Contribution Options
- Flexible medical, dental and vision benefits
- Prescription drug coverage and virtual care services
- Life, AD&D and disability insurance
- Paid parental leave and family care support
- Health and lifestyle spending account options
- Mental health and wellness support, including Employee Assistance Programs
- Career growth pathways, leadership development and mentorship programs
- Access to world-class training through PCL's College of Construction and professional development courses
- Ongoing opportunities to learn new skills, explore different roles and grow your career across sectors and regions
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
accounting operationsaccounts payableaccounts receivablepayrollfinancial reportingbudgetingforecastingfinancial analysiscash flow managementfixed asset management
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationorganizational skillsdetail orientationproblem-solvingnegotiationstakeholder relationship managementteam performance managementcoachingprocess improvement
Certifications
postsecondary degree in Accountingpostsecondary degree in Financeaccounting designation