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This position is responsible for budget management, financial reporting, project controls, and supporting month-end processes across a portfolio of projects.\nPlease Note: This position can be based out of Calgary, AB; Markham, ON or Port Hawkesbury, NS, and will require occasional travel to active project sites across Canada (up to 10%)\nDuties and Responsibilities\nProject Controls & Lifecycle Management\nReview contract terms and understand obligations for financial reporting, billing, change management, and risks\nReview estimates and budgets to ensure an appropriate work breakdown structure (WBS) setup\nProvide financial oversight across a portfolio of projects, serving as the financial subject matter expert for Project Managers\nOrganize and facilitate mid-month PO reviews and month-end cost accrual meetings with Project Managers, buyers, and receivers to maintain accurate commitments and cost data\nReview weekly job reports from JD Edwards, analyze job-level indirect costs, and lead job cost meetings to review costs and revise forecasts\nPrepare margin analysis commentary and provide training to Project Managers on financial processes and tools\nMaintain risk register, identifying and monitoring potential risks throughout project lifecycles\nMaintain contract value files including approved and unapproved changes\nFinancial Reporting & Analysis\nPrepare weekly/monthly internal and external productivity reports and monthly project review packages\nLead monthly reviews with business unit managers and report findings to the executive team\nPrepare cash position reports, monitor costs in excess of billings, days sales outstanding, revenue not yet billed, payables, and holdback accounts\nEnsure compliance with financial regulations and internal corporate and operational policies; prepare financial records required for internal and external audits\nRequirements\nPost-Secondary education in accounting, finance, or a related field\nAn equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered\n5 years of progressive accounting experience in the construction industry\nDemonstrated expertise with job costing, WIP reporting, and project analytics\nProven ability to manage project forecasting, budgeting, and financial lifecycle reporting\nStrong understanding of construction revenue recognition principles\nAdvanced skills with Microsoft Excel \nExperience with JD Edwards, SAP, or a similar ERP System \nPreferred Skills / Qualifications\nChartered Professional Accountant (CPA) Designation (or actively working towards designation)\nExperience in a Project Controller or Senior Project Accounting role within a construction or infrastructure environment\nBenefits\nWe offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that incorporates a complete range of employee benefits, including a 5% RRSP matching program, to ensure you have the tools necessary to manage, maintain, and improve your health and wellbeing.\nAbout our Business\nValard Construction is Canada’s premier utility contractor providing comprehensive EPC+ (engineering, procurement, construction) and maintenance services to utilities, independent power producers, mining, oil and gas industries and rural electric associations. We have the capabilities, knowledge, and resources to take on any project, any size, any complexity, anywhere. We are also part of Quanta Services, the largest electrical power contractor in North America.\nValard Construction is an equal opportunity employer.\nLearn more\nVisit us at www.valard.com and connect with us on our social media channels for our latest news, employee stories, community activities, and other updates.\n* Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level.\n* Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.\n* Valard Construction is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available on request during the recruitment process.\n* We do not use automated tools to screen applications. All hiring decisions involve human review. 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