Project Accountant
About Us:
CFA is a dynamic engineering consultant committed to delivering high-quality projects that meet client expectations and support community development. We pride ourselves on a collaborative work environment, ongoing professional development, and innovative solutions in the engineering field.
We are looking for an experienced Engineering Project Accountant to join our team and play a key role in managing the financial health and performance of our projects. This role requires a detail-oriented professional with strong analytical skills who can work collaboratively with project managers, accounting staff, and senior management to ensure each project meets financial targets.
Role:
The Engineering Project Accountant will oversee financial reporting and control for all engineering projects. This position is critical to ensuring projects adhere to budgets and timelines consistent with contractual obligations, supporting the company’s goals for profitability and customer satisfaction.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Monitor and Report: Review and analyze project performance, including budget adherence, earned value, and project limits, and provide regular updates to management.
- Collaborate with Project Managers: Partner with project managers to ensure projects align with budgets, approved scopes, monthly forecasts and work-in-progress (WIP).
- Cost Control & Compliance: Oversee project costing, ensuring compliance with Time-Task Matrix, fee tracking, and client-specific requirements, including Sub-Consultant agreements.
- Variance Analysis: Conduct regular trend and variance analyses, including billing, revenue, spending, backlog, and forecasting, to identify risks and support proactive decision-making.
- Documentation and Compliance: Maintain accurate project documentation for scope changes, purchase orders, and contract amendments to ensure compliance and transparency.
- Financial Reporting: Prepare Work-In-Progress (WIP) and backlog forecast reports in collaboration with project managers and accounting.
- Client Communication: Work with project managers to address client queries and adjustments related to billing, contract limits, and scope changes.
- Monthly Review Meetings: Participate in budget and performance review meetings with senior management, project managers, and accounting staff.
- Project Assistance: Provide additional support for corporate activities and special projects as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Experience: 5+ years in a project cost control, finance, or project management role, ideally within an engineering or professional time-billing environment. Retired project controllers are also welcome.
- Education: Diploma or degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
- Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in MS Excel for budget tracking and reporting, as well as general MS Office skills.
- Certifications: PMP certification is an asset.
- Analytical Abilities: Strong analytical skills to foresee and address budget challenges, evaluate project health, and develop solutions for at-risk projects.
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills for clear reporting and client/stakeholder interactions.
- Team Orientation: A collaborative team player who works effectively with project managers, accounting staff, and senior management to meet project goals.
Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to work on impactful projects that contribute to community development
- A collaborative and innovative workplace that values team input and development
- Competitive salary and benefits package, with opportunities for professional growth
If you’re a detail-oriented finance professional passionate about project success and cost control in an engineering environment, we’d love to hear from you!
How to Apply:
Submit your resume and a brief cover letter detailing your experience and why you’d be a great fit for our team. Please email applications to cfa@chisholmfleming.com with the subject line “Engineering Project Accountant Application – [Your Name].”
Join CFA and help us deliver excellence in engineering through smart, efficient project management!