Project Controller Accountant

Guelph, ON, Canada

Job Description



Project Controller/Accountant Job Summary The Project Controller is responsible for preparing and maintaining resource loaded schedules and third-party costs consolidated into Project Forecasts (EAC\'s). The Project Controller position will work closely with project managers to understand project deliverables and variances to original budget. Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

  • Implement and refine best practice project accounting templates and methods to maintain the day-to-day financial health of projects.
  • Enter and maintain project budgets/estimates in the ERP system.
  • Update and evaluate the accuracy of the project forecast by assessing actual cost incurred and physical progress achieved on all phases of the project.
  • Assist project managers with forecasting accuracy.
  • Consolidate data in the schedule and in project cost reports for project manager\'s review and approval.
  • Working closely with the accounting team to review time tracking and allocation of time and tasks to the correct projects.
  • Prepare and update on a regular basis project cash flow forecasts.
  • Manage the customer pass-through funding, invoicing, and prepaid cash balances.
  • Support Project managers in contingency and change order management.
  • Perform financial analysis on completed projects to determine trends for future projects.
  • Analyze labor costs to ensure appropriate standard labor rates used on projects.
  • Assist with financial review and profitability of new Bids and Project Proposals.
  • Any other ad-hoc project related tasks as assigned by Controller and CFO
Professional Competencies:
  • Bachelor\'s Degree in Accounting (Financial Construction Management a bonus)
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, project management and time management skills
  • Power user in excel and working with large volumes of data.
  • 3-5 years of professional experience working with project accounting, project costing and project control.
  • Solid understanding of Revenue recognition under US GAAP and Revenue from Contracts using the percentage of completion method. (required)
Physical/Mental Requirements for the Job:
  • Prolonged periods of sitting
  • May be requested to work overtime if deemed necessary
  • Must be able to lift at least 20 pounds

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2249106
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Guelph, ON, Canada
  • Education
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