Project Financial Advisor (Project Accountant)

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The Opportunity

Bring clarity to the financial performance of projects that shape communities across Canada. As a Project Financial Advisor; you will partner with project managers, delivery teams, Controllers, and billing colleagues to strengthen financial governance, support informed decisions, and help projects move from setup through successful closure.

Your Impact

In this role, you will:

• - Provide support and oversight on a portfolio of projects with multiple PMs across business units.

• - Attend regular meetings with the Project Delivery Team on the financial status of projects.

• - Lead the financial review for projects to ensure compliance with accounting standards and corporate policies.

• - Assist PMs through the financial lifecycle of a project, including setup, monitoring, updating, and closure.

• - Accurately reflect a project's financial status by ensuring timely recording of all cost and revenue transactions.

• - Ensure each project is set up and updated accurately and mirrors the as-sold price, cost, and margin of the contract, and that addendums, change orders, and POs support the contract value loaded in the system.

• - Work with the Project Delivery Team to ensure timely project reviews are performed, ETCs and EACs are prepared and updated, and financial issues related to earnings, cash flow, and reporting are addressed.

• - Assess project financial risks and assist in updating the project risk register and revenue adjustment forms as needed.

• - Train and educate the Project Delivery Team on the use of project analysis tools, dashboards, Oracle, and related systems.

• - Apply in-depth knowledge of the company's revenue and costing methodologies and provide expertise to the Project Delivery Team.

• - Assist with external and internal project audit requirements.

• - Understand commercial, billing, and payment terms on the project and act as a liaison with the Billing team to ensure invoices are prepared and sent to the client in a timely manner.

• - Assist the Controller with project-related reserves as required, including Estimate at Completion adjustments, Accounts Receivable, Work in Progress, legal claims, and proformas.

• - Support the Controller during month-end close as required.

• - Prepare and analyze variances pertaining to cost and revenue.

• - Provide financial assistance during the bid and pursuit phase as required.

• - Prepare ad hoc financial reports for the Controller and Management.

The Skills That Set You Apart

• - Bachelor's degree in administration or accounting.

• - 3+ years of experience in project accounting and in financial and operational management.

• - Knowledge of the professional services industry, project-based accounting, and ERP systems.

• - Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.

• - Demonstrated professional judgment and interpersonal skills.

• - Excellent command of Microsoft Windows tools.

• - Excellent spoken and written French skills.

• - Knowledge of Oracle would be an asset.

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Compensation

AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $69,700 - $92,300

MB & ON: $63,600 - $87,500

NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $62,900 - $83,600

Disclosure: The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Make Your Mark

Ready to bring financial clarity to projects that shape communities across Canada? Apply today and help project teams make confident decisions, manage risk, and deliver meaningful outcomes while building your career with WSP.