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We’re looking for an enthusiastic and talented Project Accountant to join our team.\nAbout Us\nMission Control is a Canadian space technology company building intelligent systems for the next generation of missions. Our vision is a future where intelligent space systems help humanity explore farther, understand more and protect what matters here on Earth. Our technology helps spacecraft, rovers and mission teams operate with greater autonomy, responsiveness and purpose in complex environments, delivering reliable outcomes for our customers. Our team combines software-first thinking, spaceflight heritage, advanced autonomy, mission integration experience and a practical understanding of what missions need to achieve.\nPlease visit our website to learn more about our team and ongoing projects: https://missioncontrolspace.com.\nAbout the Job\nMission Control is seeking a Project Accountant to provide financial control, reporting and forecasting across our growing portfolio of commercial, government and research projects. Reporting to the CFO, this role sits at the intersection of Finance, Program Management, Engineering, Procurement and Operations and will be responsible for ensuring that project financial information accurately reflects both financial transactions and operational progress.\nThis is a forward-looking project finance role, not solely a historical accounting role. The Project Accountant will maintain a complete financial view of assigned projects, including approved budget, actual costs, open commitments, accrued and uninvoiced costs, work in progress (WIP), Estimate to Complete (ETC), Estimate at Completion (EAC), project revenue and profitability. The role will work closely with Project Managers to align the project Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), schedule, procurement activity, subcontractor activity, equipment development and financial records.\nThe successful candidate will also be expected to use modern AI and business-intelligence tools as part of the normal finance workflow. Fluency with Claude, ChatGPT or comparable enterprise AI platforms for financial analysis, reporting and analytics is an important capability for this role, alongside strong accounting, project controls and Excel skills.\nAs Mission Control continues to grow, this position offers the opportunity to help build an increasingly automated, data-driven project finance function within Canada's rapidly expanding space sector, while developing expertise in complex project accounting, government contract administration, equipment development, subcontractor management and strategic financial planning.\nTasks and Responsibilities\nOwn the financial structure and integrity of assigned projects from project setup through completion, aligned to the approved Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), project schedule and budget.\nMaintain a complete project financial view including budget, actual costs, open commitments, accruals, WIP, ETC, EAC, contingency, forecast cash requirements and variance to budget.\nPrepare monthly project financial reports, rolling forecasts and variance analyses, clearly explaining changes from budget and prior forecast and identifying emerging cost or schedule risks.\nPartner closely with Project Managers to challenge and validate cost, resource, procurement, subcontractor and schedule assumptions and translate operational changes into financial impacts.\nTrack purchase requisitions, purchase orders and subcontract commitments by project and WBS; ensure changes in scope, timing and committed costs are reflected in project forecasts before invoices reach the general ledger.\nPrepare and reconcile monthly WIP, accruals, subcontractor accruals and other project balance-sheet schedules to the general ledger, supporting accurate month-end and year-end close.\nMaintain the revenue side of project reporting, including contract/funded value, project invoicing, milestone billings, unbilled/deferred amounts, collections support, revenue recognition and project profitability.\nUse Claude, ChatGPT or comparable approved AI tools to analyze project and operational datasets, investigate variances, identify anomalies and trends, support forecasting, and produce concise business-intelligence reporting while validating outputs against source data.\nDrive continuous improvement and automation across project accounting, reconciliation, reporting and analytics, working collaboratively with Finance, Operations, Engineering, Procurement and Program Management.\nSkills and Experience\nBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Business Administration, or a related discipline.\n5-7 years of progressive project accounting, project finance, project controls or related accounting experience.\nExperience with project accounting, job costing, WIP, long-duration contracts or complex project environments; aerospace, defence, engineering, advanced manufacturing, technology or government-funded organizations are particularly relevant.\nStrong understanding of accrual accounting, financial reporting, balance-sheet reconciliation and project financial controls.\nDemonstrated experience managing project budgets, commitments, cost tracking, forecasting, ETC/EAC and variance analysis.\nExperience working with purchase orders, subcontractors, project invoicing and revenue recognition.\nDemonstrated fluency using Claude, ChatGPT or comparable AI tools for business intelligence, financial analysis, reporting and data analytics.\nProficiency with ERP/accounting and project-management systems; experience with QuickBooks and Microsoft Project or comparable systems is an asset.\nAbility to communicate complex financial information clearly to Project Managers, engineers and other non-financial stakeholders.\nComfort constructively challenging project assumptions and working with incomplete information to continuously improve forecasts.\nExperience working in a fast-growing startup or scale-up environment.\nBonus points for:\nExperience supporting IRAP, CSA, NRC, SR&ED, or similar Canadian government funding programs.\nExperience with WBS-based project controls, procurement commitments, subcontractor cost management, WIP and multi-project portfolio reporting.\nExperience building repeatable AI-assisted reporting, analytics or reconciliation workflows using Claude, ChatGPT or comparable tools.\nInterest in the commercial space industry and emerging technologies.\nSpecial Comments\nSecurity: Successful candidates must be eligible to obtain a security clearance in Canada at the reliability status level (and potentially at the higher levels), and pass security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP).\nDue to the security clearance required for Mission Control's facility, only Canadian Citizen's and Permanent Residents are eligible at this time.\nSalary: The salary range for this position is $100 000- $125 000 annually. Final compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience\nLocation\nThis position is based in Ottawa, Ontario with hybrid work flexibility. Successful candidates must reside in or be willing to relocate to Ottawa, with flexibility on which days they work onsite.\nSome travel may be required at certain times for this role, always following the Health and Safety Guidance of the Government of Canada.\nWhat’s In It For You?\nBe on the forefront of space exploration and the emerging commercial space industry.\nWork to solve problems with a team of intelligent, fun people!\nComprehensive Compensation and Benefits Package including vacation pay, wellness plan (health, vision, dental) and unlimited unpaid time off.\nRelocation assistance for eligible employees.\nTwo weeks of sick/personal leave per year.\nEmployee Stock Option plan for equity sharing.\nFlexible working hours.\nWork in a respectful and inclusive workplace. It is extremely important to us that all employees feel safe and supported at work, and feel able to bring their whole selves to work.\nBe part of a family-friendly company, where we understand the needs of working parents with young children (because many of us are too!).\nBi-weekly coffee chats for connecting with colleagues socially, and for mentorship by senior staff.\nHow To Apply\nPlease apply directly through this posting, or send your application by email to . Application materials include:\nCover letter and resume as a single PDF (required)\nPortfolio material, references, or other indications of exceptional past work (optional)\nAs part of our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we accept and encourage anonymized resumes.\nWe will accept applications until the position is filled. 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