Manager of Project Accounting NUMÉRO DE POSTE: 430952

Position: Manager of Project Accounting 

Company Overview:
A growing company in the renewable energy and construction industry is seeking a Project Accounting Manager to join its finance team. The company specializes in utility-scale energy projects, supporting a broad portfolio of infrastructure initiatives across North America. Backed by private investment, the organization is experiencing strong growth and is implementing operational improvements under new leadership.

Location and Work Environment:

• On-site presence preferred 4-5 days per week
• Collaborative office environment with close interaction between field and office teams

Leadership & Team Structure:

• Reports to the Vice President of Finance.
• Works closely with the CFO and leadership team.
• Collaborates with project managers, finance, and operations teams.
• Accounting team includes AP, AR, senior and staff accountants.

Position Highlights:

• Newly strengthened leadership team driving strategic improvements.
• Strong growth trajectory projected for the coming year.
• Opportunity to make an impact in a fast-evolving organization.
• Consultant support likely to assist with system transitions and backlog management.

Role Summary:

The Project Accounting Manager will play a critical role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, forecasting, and project cost management. This individual will partner with business unit leaders and project managers to establish best-in-class project accounting practices. The role requires strong analytical skills, a proactive approach to financial oversight, and the ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with project managers and operations leaders to develop project controls strategies that align with company goals.
• Ensure timely and accurate calculation of revenue in compliance with GAAP.
• Conduct monthly variance analysis of project-level actuals versus budget and forecasts.
• Reconcile business line revenue against forecasted projections.
• Oversee backlog forecasting and ensure timely revenue reporting.
• Review executed contracts and change orders for accounting implications.
• Analyze project expenses and provide variance explanations in collaboration with operations.
• Improve budgeting and forecasting models to enhance financial accuracy.
• Implement and maintain internal controls to ensure compliance with accounting standards.
• Support audit requests and ad-hoc financial analyses, including labor expenditures and working capital assessments.

Project & Financial Oversight:

• Attend project meetings, including kick-off sessions, to ensure accurate financial setup and reporting.
• Monitor project financial health, including revenues, gross profit, receivables, and unbilled amounts.
• Work with the Vice President of Finance to consolidate financial results and draft key reports.
• Develop and distribute executive summaries with key performance metrics.
• Lead process improvements in project accounting operations, including system upgrades and reporting frameworks.
• Establish KPIs to monitor department performance and identify areas for enhancement.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience in renewable energy or construction industries preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (lookups, pivots, formula statements).
• Experience with financial reporting tools such as Power BI or Microsoft DataVerse is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to lead process improvements and drive efficiencies.

This role presents an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a company that is expanding its impact in the renewable energy sector. The ideal candidate will bring a strategic mindset, strong accounting expertise, and a passion for process improvement.