Our Substations group is currently looking to add a Project Controller to our growing team, based in Calgary, AB.
Reporting to the Manager, Business Performance, we are seeking an experienced construction accounting professional to serve as a key financial partner to divisional and project leadership. This position is responsible for budget management, financial reporting, project controls, and supporting month-end processes across a portfolio of projects.
Please Note: This position is based out of Calgary, AB, and will require up to 50% travel to active project sites across Canada for durations of up to 2 weeks at a time.
Duties and ResponsibilitiesProject Controls & Lifecycle Management
- Review contract terms and understand obligations for financial reporting, billing, change management, and risks
- Review estimates and budgets to ensure an appropriate work breakdown structure (WBS) setup
- Provide financial oversight across a portfolio of projects, serving as the financial subject matter expert for Project Managers
- Organize and facilitate mid-month PO reviews and month-end cost accrual meetings with Project Managers, buyers, and receivers to maintain accurate commitments and cost data
- Review weekly job reports from JD Edwards, analyze job-level indirect costs, and lead job cost meetings to review costs and revise forecasts
- Prepare margin analysis commentary and provide training to Project Managers on financial processes and tools
- Maintain risk register, identifying and monitoring potential risks throughout project lifecycles
- Maintain contract value files including approved and unapproved changes
Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Prepare weekly/monthly internal and external productivity reports and monthly project review packages
- Lead monthly reviews with business unit managers and report findings to the executive team
- Prepare cash position reports, monitor costs in excess of billings, days sales outstanding, revenue not yet billed, payables, and holdback accounts
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal corporate and operational policies; prepare financial records required for internal and external audits
Requirements
- Post-Secondary education in accounting, finance, or a related field
- An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered
- 5 years of progressive experience in the construction industry
- Demonstrated expertise with job costing, WIP reporting, and project analytics
- Proven ability to manage project forecasting, budgeting, and financial lifecycle reporting
- Strong understanding of construction revenue recognition principles
- Advanced skills with Microsoft Excel
- Experience with JD Edwards, SAP, or a similar ERP System
- Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) Designation (or actively working towards designation)
- Experience in a Project Controller or Senior Project Accounting role within a construction or infrastructure environment
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that incorporates a complete range of employee benefits, including an RRSP matching program, to ensure you have the tools necessary to manage, maintain, and improve your health and wellbeing.
About our Business
Valard Construction is Canada’s premier utility contractor providing comprehensive EPC+ (engineering, procurement, construction) and maintenance services to utilities, independent power producers, mining, oil and gas industries and rural electric associations. We have the capabilities, knowledge, and resources to take on any project, any size, any complexity, anywhere. We are also part of Quanta Services, the largest electrical power contractor in North America.
Valard Construction is an equal opportunity employer.
Learn more
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* Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level.
* Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.
* Valard Construction is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available on request during the recruitment process.
* We do not use automated tools to screen applications. All hiring decisions involve human review. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.
Skills Required
- Post-secondary education in accounting, finance, or a related field, or equivalent relevant education and experience
- Five years of progressive experience in the construction industry
- Expertise with job costing, WIP reporting, and project analytics
- Ability to manage project forecasting, budgeting, and financial lifecycle reporting
- Strong understanding of construction revenue recognition principles
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Experience with JD Edwards, SAP, or a similar ERP system
- CPA designation or actively working toward the designation
- Experience as a Project Controller or Senior Project Accountant in construction or infrastructure
- Legal authorization to work in Canada without restrictions
What We Do
Valard Construction is a premier Canadian utility contractor providing comprehensive engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services. They specialize in transmission, distribution, substations, telecommunications, and renewable energy infrastructure. Serving utilities, independent power producers, and the oil and gas industry, Valard is known for its commitment to safety, quality, and community stewardship, delivering projects across Canada since 1978 as a self-directed operating unit of Quanta Services.
