Senior Project Accountant

Elby Professional Recruitment Inc

London, ON

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Automation Systems, Billing, Budgeting, Business Intelligence, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Construction Engineering, Cross-Functional, Data Quality, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Employee Assistance Plan, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Control, Financial Management, Financial Operations, Financial Projections, Financial Reporting, Financial Systems, Forecasting, Information Technology & Information Systems, Leadership, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Automation, Mentoring, Performance Analysis, Power BI, Process Improvement, Profit & Loss, Project Lifecycle, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Reconciliation, Reporting Dashboards, Reporting Skills, Revenue Recognition, SQL (Structured Query Language), Supply Chain Operations, Systems Analysis, Team Player, Variance Analysis
LOCATION
London, ON
POSTED
30+ days ago

Our client is a well-established and growing automation solutions provider in London, Ontario. With more than 25 years of industry success, they design and deliver custom automation systems for manufacturers across North America. As the organisation continues to expand and invest in its financial systems and reporting capabilities, they are seeking a Senior Project Accountant & Financial Systems Analyst to join their collaborative finance team.
Reporting directly to the Finance Controller, this newly created role combines project accounting with financial systems analysis, offering the opportunity to partner closely with Finance, Project Management, Operations, and Supply Chain. You will play a key role in supporting project financial performance while driving improvements in ERP data integrity, business intelligence reporting, and financial processes. This position is ideal for an experienced project accountant who enjoys working with data, technology, and cross-functional teams in a project-based manufacturing environment.
What our client has to offer:
  • Competitive compensation
  • Comprehensive health and dental benefits
  • RRSP matching program
  • Annual profit-sharing program
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Career development, mentorship, and internal advancement opportunities
  • Collaborative team environment with strong leadership support
  • Staff appreciation events and employee recognition programs
  • Opportunity to play a key role in a growing organization undergoing continued expansion and system enhancements
Responsibilities:
  • Partner with Project Managers to provide financial oversight throughout the project lifecycle
  • Track project costs, budgets, profitability, Work-in-Progress (WIP), and revenue recognition
  • Prepare project financial reports, forecasts, variance analyses, and performance reporting
  • Assist with project setup, including budgets, billing structures, cost codes, and financial controls
  • Review project timesheets, expenses, subcontractor costs, and milestone billing
  • Support month-end close activities, reconciliations, and project-related financial reporting
  • Maintain the integrity and accuracy of financial data within the organization's ERP system
  • Write SQL queries to validate financial data, perform analysis, and support reporting automation
  • Develop and enhance Power BI dashboards to provide real-time project and financial insights
  • Identify data inconsistencies and implement process improvements to strengthen financial reporting and data governance
  • Collaborate with Finance, Operations, IT, and Project Management to improve reporting, system functionality, and process efficiency
  • Utilize AI-powered tools to improve reporting, automate routine tasks, and enhance financial analysis
  • Support ERP enhancements, reporting initiatives, and continuous process improvement projects
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or a related discipline
  • CPA designation is considered an asset
  • Minimum 5 years of accounting experience, including significant project accounting experience
  • Strong understanding of project costing, Work-in-Progress (WIP), revenue recognition, and project financial reporting
  • Experience working within manufacturing, automation, engineering, construction, or other project-based industries is strongly preferred.

This posting is for an open vacancy currently available within our client's organization. Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply today. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
To be eligible for this role, you must be legally authorized to work in Canada.
Please note that we use AI tools as part of our recruitment process to enhance efficiency and improve the candidate experience.
#ACC1

About the Company

E

Elby Professional Recruitment Inc

Elby is a full service, contingency and retainer based recruiting firm specializing in the placement of professionals across a variety of disciplines including Accounting & Finance, Sales & Marketing, Administration, IT, Financial Services and Manufacturing & Production, Engineering & Skilled Trades. We are a tenured group of career minded recruiters with several years of experience working, managing and recruiting within the various verticals we service. Our team has the experience necessary to consistently deliver the highest level of results and customer service for our partner clients and candidates.

With offices in Burlington, Kitchener and Mississauga, our mission is to deliver a superior level of results and exceptional customer experience to all candidates and clients we have the privilege of working with. Each member of elby shares a passion for our business and believes that a positive work environment, mutual respect and an entrepreneurial setting allows them to achieve personal success. For all of us, the cornerstone of that success is consistently delivering a superior level of service to our clients and candidates.

COMPANY SIZE
10 to 19 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2009
WEBSITE
http://www.elby.ca