Accounting Manager

Job summary

Oversee general accounting activities, including payroll, AP, AR, and project costing for a civil construction group. Lead the finance team in managing month-end closes, financial reporting, and partnering with project managers to monitor performance and risk.

Job details

Your New Company A well-established civil construction group in North Vancouver is seeking an Accounting Manager to join its finance team. Operating across multiple business units, the organization delivers complex civil construction projects throughout British Columbia. This is an opportunity to join a stable and growing BC-based business with a strong reputation in the construction market. Your New Role Overseeing general accounting activities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger, fixed assets, accruals, and intercompany transactions. Coordinating month-end and year-end close processes and ensuring reporting deadlines are achieved. Ensuring accurate revenue recognition, project cost reporting, and job costing across multiple construction projects. Reviewing payroll processing and payroll-related reconciliations within a unionized environment. Monitoring cash flow, working capital, collections, and project funding requirements. Supporting annual budgeting and forecasting processes. Preparing financial analysis and management reporting for senior leadership. Coordinating annual audit requirements and preparing supporting schedules and working papers. Developing and maintaining accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls. Partnering with project managers to monitor project performance, labour costs, equipment utilization, forecasts, and financial risk. Interpreting collective agreements as they relate to payroll, labour costs, and project accounting. Identifying and implementing improvements to financial processes, systems, and reporting. Leading, mentoring, and developing a team of accounting professionals. What You’ll Need to Succeed A CPA designation. At least three years of experience leading or supervising accounting staff. Accounting experience within construction, heavy civil engineering, infrastructure, industrial, or another project-based environment. Strong knowledge of project accounting, job costing, and construction financial reporting. Experience overseeing payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general accounting functions. Working knowledge of collective agreements and union payroll administration. Experience supporting multiple entities or business units. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables and financial analysis. Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across finance, operations, project teams, and senior leadership. A valid driver’s licence and access to reliable transportation. What You’ll Get in Return Competitive compensation in the range of $110,000 to $130,000, dependent on experience. Bonus eligibility and company-paid RRSP contributions. A comprehensive benefits program. Annual fitness and wellness support. Professional development and mentorship opportunities. A hybrid schedule consisting of four days in the office and one day working from home. The opportunity to join a stable, family-owned organization with long-term career potential. What You Need to Do Now If you’re interested in this role, click “Apply Now” to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact us for further information. If this position is not quite right for you, but you are considering a new opportunity, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

What you’ll do

Oversee general accounting activities, including payroll, AP, AR, and project costing for a civil construction group. Lead the finance team in managing month-end closes, financial reporting, and partnering with project managers to monitor performance and risk.

Requirements

Requires a CPA designation and at least three years of experience supervising accounting staff within a project-based environment like construction. Must have strong knowledge of union payroll, job costing, and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation • Bonus eligibility • Company-paid RRSP contributions • Comprehensive benefits program • Annual fitness and wellness support • Professional development and mentorship opportunities

Listed skills

• Management Reporting · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Revenue Recognition · Preferred
• Team Leadership · Preferred
• Financial analysis · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Project Accounting
• Job Costing
• Financial Reporting
• Payroll Administration
• Union Payroll
• Cash Flow Monitoring
• Budgeting and Forecasting
• Internal Controls
• Financial Analysis
• Management Reporting
• Audit Coordination
• Team Leadership
• Microsoft Excel
• Revenue Recognition
• Intercompany Transactions
• Collective Agreement Interpretation

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Construction
• Management & Leadership