Project Accountant - 18-month contract

Job Description

We are looking for a Project Accountant to join our dynamic Finance team. Reporting to the Senior Financial Controller, Operations, you will provide support to managers in project financial tracking and invoicing activities.

We offer a flexible hybrid work arrangement, allowing you to work from home and from one of our offices in Quebec.

Primary responsibilities

• Maintain the financial health of a portfolio of projects;
• Ensure the accuracy of monthly revenue recognition;
• Take care of the monthly invoicing of the project portfolio under his/her responsibility;
• Actively contribute to improving the average collection period (ARP) by working with all stakeholders (project managers, accounts receivable, customers, etc.);
• Validate all financial controls put in place to minimize errors and maximize efficiency (rate sheets, resource allocation, precise work breakdown structure), during the project opening process;
• Meet with project managers to monitor project finances;
• Review all contracts to ensure accurate revenue recognition;
• Establish and maintain a relationship of trust with our internal and external customers;
• Maintain up-to-date project information (budgets, amendments, rates, etc.).
• Understand and ensure compliance with CIMA+ internal control rules;

Qualifications

• College diploma in accounting or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar role
• Experience in a professional services organization (asset)
• Ability to manage multiple project priorities simultaneously, while meeting tight deadlines and working under pressure
• Autonomy, flexibility, agility, good communication skills, and analytical and proactive problem-solving skills
• Fluency in French and English, both spoken and written; bilingualism is an essential requirement for this position in order to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including our customers, partners and cross-sectoral teams nationwide

Additional Information

Ethics and integrity are fundamental values at CIMA+. That is why we are committed to ensuring equal access to resources and opportunities for candidates, regardless of their identity (race, ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socio-economic status or background, etc.).​

In keeping with the principles of employment equity, we encourage all applications, including, but not limited to, those from women, Indigenous people, people with disabilities and visible minorities. We also encourage candidates to complete the self-identification form when applying for employment.​

Accommodations are available on request. Your Business Partner will process your request.

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