Accounting Manager – Operational Finance – Project

Clark Builders•Edmonton, AB

21h•Onsite

About The Position

At Clark Builders, we’re more than a construction company — we’re purpose driven partners committed to building stronger communities. Serving institutional, commercial, and industrial clients across Western and Northern Canada since 1974, we bring a relationship-based approach, deep expertise, and a commitment to safety, innovation, and sustainability to everything we do. As part of the Turner Construction family, we offer the personalized culture of a local team with the strength of a global leader. Learn more about our Purpose and what drives us by visiting our Who We Are page. Position Description: Manage overall day-to-day activity of accounting department and oversight of all project accounting staff.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field, and 5 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and/or experience
Thorough application of accounting principles (i.e. journal entries, general ledger)
Analytic ability to review and assess financial data, interpret trends, and recognize inconsistencies
Understands accounting implications of various contract terms
Demonstrates understanding of cash flows and implements procedures to optimize interest income
Knowledgeable of policies and standards to ensure compliance while identifying financial risks
Displays actions related to profitability and risk management and effectively communicates risk management issues
Exercises independent judgment and discretion with ability to identify problems and initiate corrective action
Able to apply innovation to offer and implement suggestions to improve overall operations
Ability to manage many activities, requests, and short-cycle deadlines simultaneously
Able to observe performance and effectively provide performance feedback
Proficient with financial system applications, MS Excel, and MS Office
Self-motivated, adaptable and flexible to operate with minimal direction and little or no supervision while working in complex and changing environment
Lead by example and set standards for performance and behavior; act with integrity and professionalism, strong dedication to teamwork
Professional written and verbal communication skills
High degree of organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail

Nice To Haves

Construction industry experience preferred
Supervisory/management of small team preferred
Some travel required

Responsibilities

Create supportive environment to develop high performing finance team, provide training opportunities and engage in mentoring relationships.
Lead accountants and other related team members, provide timely performance feedback and contribute to performance appraisals during annual performance cycle, utilizing talent management systems.
Review all contracts and participate in project set-up meetings with project staff to ensure contract compliance.
Manage accounts receivable function to ensure accurate and timely billings.
Review monthly cash position report ensuring over/under billings are correct and cash management strategy is aligned between finance and operations.
Review hourly, part-time, over-time, and bi-weekly submission of timesheets (salary payroll) for accuracy and completion.
Resolve daily project issues including subcontractor disputes, escalate to financial manager as appropriate.
Review special check requests ensuring paperwork is in order prior to submission to financial manager for approval.
Resolve local tax reporting issues including sales and use tax.
Ensure movement of preconstruction expenses to job cost.
Ensure billing proofs are complete and accurate.
Manage monthly and quarterly departmental audits per compliance with policy and procedures.
Review and monitor timely and accurate submission of all reports submitted by accountants.
Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.