Accounting Manager – Projects & Operations

PCL Construction

Accounting Manager at Construction PCL Inc. overseeing project accounting and operations in Québec.

Posted 6/19/2026full-timeMontréal • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the full accounting cycle for projects and office — AP, AR, payroll, cash flow — ensuring compliance with contracts, legislation, and internal policies.
Partner closely with operations to drive financial performance, including forecasting, recoveries, and reconciliations.
Deliver reliable, timely reporting (monthly, year-end, and ad hoc) and provide clear insights to support decision-making.
Lead deep-dive analyses on financial results, identify discrepancies, and drive resolutions.
Support planning cycles and contribute to strategic financial reviews at the district level.
Manage cash flow and financial controls, recommending improvements where needed.
Ensure all project documentation is complete and compliant (insurance, bonding, statutory declarations, lien waivers).
Proactively identify and communicate financial, compliance, and project risks to the project team and management.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Undergraduate degree or diploma in a related discipline
Accounting designation preferred
6-10 years of progressive accounting experience in construction or a related industry preferred
Construction knowledge an asset; understands general construction terms and processes
Advanced knowledge and understanding of full-cycle accounting, with the ability to teach and mentor more junior staff
Advanced understanding of accounting principles, including maintenance of ledgers and cash-flows with ability to analyze and recommend potential strategies
Advanced understanding forecasting and budgeting
Advanced knowledge of applicable generally accepted accounting practices and standards
Knowledge of project costing principles, recoveries, insurance, and contract/subcontract requirements as related to accounting

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

full-cycle accountingforecastingbudgetingfinancial reportingcash flow managementfinancial analysisproject costingcomplianceledger maintenanceaccounting principles

Soft Skills

communicationleadershipmentoringproblem-solvinganalytical thinkingcollaborationstrategic thinkingattention to detailproactive identification of risksdecision-making

Certifications

accounting designationundergraduate degree in related discipline