Works as a business partner with operations to ensure project financials are a useful tool for the team to make business decisions accordingly.
Works with the project team to create, maintain and present an accurate Estimate to Complete (EAC) while understanding the financial impacts of all project activity through reviews and discussions with the project team.
Reviews and understands the terms and conditions of contracts and applies the knowledge to the project financials including the change order process, billing process and the operational instances which impact the profit and loss of a project.
Reviews and analyzes project variances between forecast and actuals and provides explanations for a broader audience.
Delivers a project revenue forecast in accordance with policies and working with the project team to develop accurate forecasts.
Create and maintain an accurate cash forecast for projects and analyzing variances to actuals with explanations to a broader audience.
Develops, maintains, and distributes ad-hoc reports and financial models as needed.
Drives process improvement and policy development initiatives that impact the function.
Attend and add value to project review meetings with the project teams by communicating financial impacts of current operations and forecasted costs.
Implement and maintain sound internal controls for the projects including revenue recognition and reporting of profit and loss.
Develops and/or maintains detailed process and procedure documentation.
Assists Manager, Program Finance in presenting financial information including alternatives and support for recommendation.
Reviews subcontractor progress and costs for accurate accruals in revenue and costs.
Creates journal entries for accruals and analyzes support for accuracy and timeliness.
Review overhead allocations and costs to the projects ensuring accurate profit and loss.
Ensures month-end close is accurate and meets deadlines set forth by the Controller organization.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in Business or Finance.
3+ years of relevant experience with minimum 1-2 years experience in operational/project role.
Advanced knowledge of Excel and proficient in other MS Office tools (Word/Outlook/PowerPoint).
Experience in project accounting and firm knowledge of IFRS and ASPE in regard to revenue recognition.
Understanding of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and/or in-depth knowledge of big data and data analytical systems.
Excellent presentation and reporting skills, including the ability to communicate with others with tact and diplomacy.
Strong attention to detail, problem solving, negotiating and analytical skills.
Ability to work well under pressure while being adaptable and open-minded to change and improvements.
Customer service orientation, self-starter and initiative driven. Ability to work within a team but also independently to address complex situation.
Strong influencing and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and strong initiative and follow through skills.

Benefits

Annual bonus and pension plan matching
Best-in-class health and wellness benefits package
Extended health care (including paramedical services for massage therapy, speech therapy, mental health coverage, physiotherapy, and more)
Dental care
Vision care
Life insurance
Medical leave coverage
Parental leave coverage
$500 personal spending account
Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
Free on-site gym
Parking included
Complimentary shuttle bus Monday through Friday

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

project accountingfinancial modelingcash forecastingvariance analysisjournal entriesrevenue recognitioninternal controlsprocess documentationExceldata analysis

Soft Skills

presentation skillsreporting skillsattention to detailproblem solvingnegotiating skillsanalytical skillsadaptabilitycustomer service orientationteamworkcommunication skills