Project Accounting Manager

at  DM Lyons Consulting

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Our client is a Toronto-based energy transition company who has been helping clients in the built environment since 2003, save, sustain, and thrive by developing responsible energy and carbon management solutions.
With their team of like-minded climate crusaders, they are guided by their impassioned vision to take all of their clients to net-zero by 2050 and have won three consecutive Canadian Business Excellence Awards. Since 2003, they have been developing custom energy and carbon management solutions for cost and consumption improvements, conservation and efficiency, and renewable generation.
They are seeking a Project Accounting Manager to join their team. The ideal candidate will handle specific financial and accounting management for the Energy Solutions team’s energy and clean infrastructure projects.
Your primary role involves ensuring precise and rigorous financial tracking of multiple clean infrastructure projects. As such you will be tasked with overseeing project financial activities, including cost control, financial reporting, and guaranteeing compliance with established budgets. You play a crucial role in coordinating between operational teams and financial departments, ensuring precise and efficient financial management of projects within the organization, contributing to their success and the overall financial health of the company.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Thorough Knowledge of Accounting Principles & Practices: quickly identify potential problems, find solutions, and demonstrate creativity through continuous improvement and adept problem-solving. Perform the internal audit function for the Energy Solutions department.
• Financial Analysis Experience: the ability to assess the financial health of a project, produce bi-weekly work-in-progress (WIP) and monthly sales pipeline forecasts, and identify financial risks for financial and human resource planning.
• Accounts Payable and Receivables: oversee efficient management of project-based accounts payable (AP) and receivables (AR) in order to maintain project cash flow and ensure smooth financial operations. Monitor and report on project A/P, A/R and Cash Flow; generate project financial statements.
• Attention to Detail: the ability to pay meticulous attention to financial data is crucial. This applies to entering accounting information, spotting potential errors, and ensuring the accuracy of figures. Monitor employee and project expenses. Oversee the following:
• all incoming supplier/vendor invoices.
• all outgoing Client invoices and associated schedule of values (SOV’s).
• all employee expense submissions.
• all other project payable and expense items.
• Good Oral and Written Communication: the capacity to communicate clearly and effectively is critical for exchanging information with the project team, stakeholders, and suppliers. Ensure that accounting information is reported and presented in an understandable manner. Conduct effective and professional conflict resolution and follow up, with proper, timely escalation.
• Analytical Accounting Skills: understand and interpret financial data to identify trends, discrepancies, or anomalies. This includes analyzing financial statements to provide actionable insights for decision-making.
• Project Management Experience: having practical knowledge of project management principles and processes is required for effective teamwork, understanding phases, tools, and methodologies used.
• Understand Contractual Clauses: interpret terms and conditions of contracts related to projects as necessary to ensure financial compliance, reduce risk and avoid disputes.
• Ability to Work Under Pressure: maintain quality performance and make sound decisions in fast-paced environment.
• Strong Organizational Skills: use your exemplary organization and effective time management skills to manage various accounting tasks simultaneously, set priorities, and meet deadlines. Assist in the development of systems, records and administrative policy.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Post-secondary education is required. CPA designation a definite asset.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience related to Project and Financial Accounting required.
• Expert level computer skills in MS Word and MS Excel; advanced proficiency with ERP accounting software tools (Unanet & Quickbooks are an asset) is required.
• Experience in the energy, performance contracting and/or construction industry would be considered an asset
• PMP Designation an asset
• Demonstrate versatility and resourcefulness in overcoming business challenges.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a matrixed team environment.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information in a professional manner

Please refer the Job description for details