Project Accountant

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor, analyze, and report on project financial performance, providing actionable insights to leadership
• Partner with Project Managers to support financial planning, forecasting, and overall project health
• Ensure timely and accurate invoicing in accordance with contract terms and internal guidelines
• Lead recurring financial reviews across individual projects and broader portfolios
• Oversee revenue recognition in alignment with IFRS 15 (including percentage-of-completion and time & materials models)
• Review and challenge financial inputs from project teams, including identification of change order requirements
• Conduct monthly project review meetings to evaluate financial status, risks, and opportunities
• Manage project accounting activity, including expenditure tracking, accruals, and financial close support
• Monitor work-in-progress (WIP) balances and proactively address collectability and exposure risks
• Identify and escalate high-risk financial items to senior finance leadership
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, delegated authority structures, and accounting policies
• Support project teams with financial guidance and promote strong commercial awareness
• Assist with project close-out activities, including reconciliation, margin validation, and write-off analysis

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 4+ years of experience in project accounting, project controls, or financial analysis within a project-based environment (e.g., engineering, consulting, construction, or professional services)
• Strong knowledge of revenue recognition principles (IFRS 15 / ASC 606)
• Experience partnering with operational leaders in a business-facing finance role
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with ERP or project accounting systems
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills

Why This Role

• Exposure to complex, high-impact projects
• Strong partnership with operations and leadership teams
• Opportunity to influence financial performance and process improvements
• Flexible hybrid work environment