Project Accountant

A new opportunity with a well known company within the properties space has arisen, this role is based within the Lower Mainland area.

ABOUT YOUR ROLE

As a Project Accountant, you will be reporting to the Director of Finance. Your responsibilities will include the following:

• Assembling progress draws and performing variance analysis
• Reconciling quarterly construction reports to project records and recording budget and cost adjustments as needed
• Preparing project cash flow forecasts
• Advising on project cost coding
• Supporting the Development, Construction, and Sales & Marketing departments with ad hoc reporting
• Monitoring project performance metrics, including IRR
• Preparing quarterly budget updates and other project reporting for investors
• Monitoring compliance with loan conditions and financial covenants
• Monitoring Letters of Credit and deposits, and reconciling quarterly
• Managing the accounting for a portfolio of development projects
• Assisting with full-cycle accounting for project entities as needed
• Monitoring equity interest schedules
• Performing job cost to GL reconciliations and preparing associated journal entries
• Managing joint venture (JV) accounting
• Supporting year-end close for project entities
• Identifying and implementing process optimization opportunities

WHAT YOU BRING

You will ideally bring the following qualifications and traits:

• Completion of an undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• CPA designation, or enrolled in the CPA program, considered an asset
• 2-5 years of experience in development project or construction accounting
• A track record of identifying operational reporting efficiencies and process enhancements
• Solution-oriented with a growth mindset
• Easygoing, approachable, and coachable
• Analytical and detail-oriented
• Strong commercial awareness
• Sound written and verbal communication skills
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in MS Excel
• Experience with financial modelling considered an asset

ABOUT YOU

• Be self motivated, efficient, and task-orientated;
• Have a keen attention to detail and passion to do things right;
• Be an effective communicator with management, team members, and industry partners/professionals;
• Work well independently and also thrive in a collaborative team environment

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• 80K -100K salary depending on experience and project exposure
• vacation
• extended benefits