Project Accountant

at  CLV Group

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Project Accountant to join our accounting team, specializing in real estate development, project accounting, and administration. In this role, you will be reporting to Vice President FP&A, and will be responsible for managing key accounting tasks such as budgets, reconciliations, monthly draws, and financial reporting. You will collaborate closely with senior finance professionals to ensure accurate financial records and compliance with industry regulations. This is an exciting opportunity to advance your accounting career in a fast-paced environment focused on real estate development, asset management, and project oversight. You will work on high-profile projects, particularly in the residential high-rise and ICI (Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional) sectors across Canada.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

CLV Group is where genuine passion meets success and community is at the heart of everything we do. We are not just real estate experts – we are community architects and builders dedicated to improving the regions we operate in. The goal of building better communities is deeply woven into the very fabric of our company, and we operate our business through a lens of sustainability and philanthropy to ensure we give back in impactful, meaningful ways. This is high-impact community building, community development, real estate acquisition/construction/development/management including office-to-residential conversions, all wrapped up with growth projections that are jaw dropping.
Trust us when we say that this is an incredible opportunity for top talent looking for careers in real estate. We have recently merged with PBC Group, which has been a strong step forward for both our teams by creating an environment for combined success to meet our future business goals. As we continue to merge our teams, we expect to grow on all fronts of our business so will be looking for top talent to join our team.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• CPA or advanced stages of CPA certification desirable.
• 1-3 years of accounting experience, preferably in real estate project accounting or related field.
• Proficiency in construction/property management software, such as ProCore or Jonas Premier, is preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative team mindset.

As a Project Accountant you will be an integral member of our accounting team, supporting accounting activities related to real estate development and project accounting. Your role will be a combination of traditional accounting functions and project administration, requiring a strong understanding of accounting in development projects.

In addition to the duties typically expected of an accounting professional, the successful incumbent will also be responsible for the following duties on assigned portfolios:

• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and closing journal entries.
• Collaborate with project managers for month-end accruals.
• Assist in setting up project budgets, change orders, and estimates in the accounting system.
• Prepare and assist in monthly capital call & loan draw documentation.
• Prepare in depth monthly and quarterly trial balance review and provide variance analysis.
• Prepare monthly draft financial statements.
• Prepare monthly HST returns.
• Assist in preparing monthly financial reporting package.
• Coordinate with Development Analysts on quarterly model update for on-going projects.
• Prepare monthly reconciliation of forecasted costs from financial system to financial model.
• Assisting Project Managers through the financial lifecycle of a project, including setup, monitoring, updating, and closure.
• Assist with year-end financial statement audits, including preparation of working papers and compilation of supporting documents and implementing best practices.
• Assist in compliance reporting to lenders, government agencies, and partners.
• Independently organize and prioritize workload to ensure timely completion of deliverables.
• Maintain adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Standards (IFRS, ASPE).
• Maintain and update process documentation regularly.
• Perform other administrative and accounting tasks as assigned.

Most importantly, we are a small yet mighty team. These are roll up your sleeves, help where you are needed kind of role. We are looking for culture builders, top talent who will lean in to help us build an engaged and positive work environment, who will support our success when and as needed, as our team will do for you when you need it.
We are an on-site crew 5 days a week. We sometimes work late to make sure we meet our deliverables so the ability to work flexible and irregular hours is required. However, we do respect your work/life balance too.