Senior Project Accounting Manager - Permanent - 19416

Job summary

Oversee project-based accounting functions including accounts payable, receivable, job costing, and financial statement production. Manage budgeting, forecasting, and month-end closing while providing mentorship to the accounting team.

Job details

About The Opportunity Our client in the Greater Toronto Area (Mississauga) is looking for a detail-oriented, Construction industry-focused Senior Project Accounting Manager to join their growing team on a full-time, permanent basis. The successful candidate will have experience in Operational, Project-based Accounting, excellent attention to detail, thrive in fast-paced environments, and work collaboratively with others, with previous experience in the Construction industry. This organization is within a growing sector and offers opportunity for professional growth and development, all within a dynamic, positive work culture. Duties include but are not limited to: Oversee the processing of Accounts Payables, Accounts Receivables, filing of project invoices and payments, ensuring accuracy and timely completion Oversee reconciliation of accounts including progress billing, change orders, and chargebacks, ensuring accuracy and completeness Evaluation of prepaids, accruals, asset management, holdbacks, and monitoring of aging; appropriate follow-up when necessary Ensure accuracy of LEMs reporting Oversee compliance of contract terms and ensure proper set up for projects including billing, costing, tax compliance, and labour requirements Oversee job costing, review of costing reports, and cost allocation, as well as providing insight to costing fluctuations and adjustments as needed Working closely with the General Ledger, adjustments as needed Production of Financial Statements Track project costs, revenue as well as cash flow management Financial analysis including P&L variance analysis Prepare Month End closing including, but not limited to, reconciling balance sheet and revenue accounts, analyzing margins and variances, and preparing adjusting entries Work closely with Operations team on Budgeting & Forecasting for assigned project portfolio Preparing reporting as needed Work one-on-one with the Accounting team to provide mentorship and coaching, as well as provide evaluations and recommendations Ensure compliance with all financial regulations as well as following company policy & procedures Professionally and effectively manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including leading presentations to provide insight on financial results Provide support on similar duties to support the success of the organization About You The successful candidate will have the following: Previous experience in the Construction industry, preference will be given to those with experience in a GC (50-100M) Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role 2+ years of experience in a supervisory capacity CPA Designation (or in pursuit of) is a strong asset In-depth knowledge of accounting principles- completed post-secondary education in Business Administration (or equivalent) Proficiency in MS Office programs, including advanced MS Excel skills Strong problem-solving and analytical skills for complex financial issues Ability to prioritize accordingly to effectively manage multiple deadlines Strong communication skills (English essential) About The Job The salary range for this position is $105,000 to $125,000, depending on experience. How To Apply Please apply by clicking the “Apply Now” button below and follow the instructions to submit your résumé. You can also apply by submitting your résumé directly to sgomi@lrostaffing.com. If you are already registered with us, please contact your Senior Recruiter. Please quote job 19416. LRO Staffing values fairness, confidentiality, and human judgment in every stage of our hiring process. We do not use automated or AI-driven screening tools to assess applications. Each submission is reviewed by an experienced recruiter to ensure a thoughtful and equitable evaluation of every candidate. Thank you for your interest in this role. One of our Recruiters will be in touch with you if your profile meets the requirements for the role and the expectations of our clients. Please note that all candidates must be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity.

What you’ll do

Oversee project-based accounting functions including accounts payable, receivable, job costing, and financial statement production. Manage budgeting, forecasting, and month-end closing while providing mentorship to the accounting team.

Requirements

Requires at least 5 years of experience in a similar role with 2+ years in a supervisory capacity, specifically within the construction industry. A CPA designation and a degree in Business Administration or equivalent are strongly preferred.

Listed skills

• Mentorship · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Accounts receivable · Preferred
• Financial analysis · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Project Accounting
• Job Costing
• Financial Analysis
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Month End Closing
• P&L Variance Analysis
• CPA Designation
• Advanced MS Excel
• Financial Reporting
• Stakeholder Management
• Mentorship
• Tax Compliance
• Cash Flow Management
• General Ledger

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Construction
• Management & Leadership