Accounting Manager – Operational Finance – Project

Clark Builders•Edmonton, AB

1d•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. This position will manage the overall day-to-day activity of the accounting department and provide 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.
Some travel required.

Nice To Haves

Construction industry experience preferred.
Supervisory/management of small team preferred.

Responsibilities

Create a supportive environment to develop a 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 the 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 the accounts receivable function to ensure accurate and timely billings.
Review the monthly cash position report, ensuring over/under billings are correct and the 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, and escalate to the financial manager as appropriate.
Review special check requests, ensuring paperwork is in order prior to submission to the financial manager for approval.
Resolve local tax reporting issues, including sales and use tax.
Ensure the 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.