Shape the Future of Shipbuilding with Your Financial Expertise!

Join our Accounting & Reporting Talent Community and stay connected to upcoming opportunities for Accountants and Financial Analysts at the intermediate and senior levels.

As an Accountant, you’ll collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to ensure the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of financial reporting—critical to driving organizational value and supporting strategic decisions.

As a Financial Analyst, you’ll partner with operations to deliver insights through variance analysis, forecasting, and budgeting. Your work will influence annual budgets, strategic planning, and performance tracking, helping us stay on course for success.

By joining our talent pool, you’ll be first in line for roles that make a real impact in a dynamic, innovative industry.

Apply today and help us build the ships of tomorrow!

General Responsibilities

• Post journal entries and maintain accurate financial records.
• Review and reconcile accounts regularly to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborate with auditors to provide timely, accurate information.
• Approve order submissions and verify account coding against company policies.
• Monitor cash and investment profiles to maintain financial health.
• Collaborate with Shared Services (AP, AR, Treasury).

Reporting & Analysis

• Deliver weekly financial reports to support business decisions.
• Assist with cost control and indirect spending, update budget owners on results.
• Partner with operations to prepare forecasts and support annual budgeting and strategic planning.
• Track and report metrics (hours, headcount, turnover).

*Please note, these are general responsibilities and are subject to change depending on the position and seniority level that becomes available.

• Bachelor's degree in business, Accounting or Finance preferred.
• Pursuing or successful completion of CPA designation is required.
• 3 to 8 years of experience working in a Finance or Accounting position. (Please note, we do not have any entry level roles that we will be hiring for. We are looking for intermediate and senior level individuals at this time).
• Experience working in a construction, manufacturing, shipbuilding or production environment preferred.
• Experience working in environments of both Financial Reporting and Cost Accounting.
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders.
• Experience in delivering presentations to senior management.
• Quickly learns new things and helps others to learn and develop.
• Helps create an atmosphere for easy exchange of ideas and opinions.

Due to the nature of work Irving Shipbuilding does, all successful applicants must meet requirements for the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), Canadian Government Security clearance, and U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Please note this position requires a full-time, in-office presence.

Thank you for submitting your application to be considered for future Accounting and Finance opportunities. Only those considered for a role will be contacted.

Irving Shipbuilding is proud to be Canada's National Shipbuilder. Our team is constructing more than 20 modern patrol ships and destroyers for the Royal Canadian Navy and Canadian Coast Guard as part of the largest defence procurement project in Canadian history.

By joining our team of more than 2,400 shipbuilders, you can enjoy a dynamic and exciting career with a company dedicated to your success, development, and safety.

At Irving Shipbuilding, we're making history - why not make it with us? Learn more about careers at Irving Shipbuilding: shipsforcanada.ca/opportunities.

We invite applications from all qualified candidates, including racially visible persons, women in underrepresented roles, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and encourage applicants to self-identify.

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.