Contrôleur - Contrôleuse de projet - Génie-conseil

BPA•Laval, QC

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

BPA is more than an engineering firm; it's a passionate team shaping the buildings and infrastructure of tomorrow. With a presence across Canada, our expertise in sustainable design and technical innovation makes our projects shine from coast to coast. Joining BPA means putting your talent to work for a concrete impact, collaborating with recognized experts, and growing in a flexible, stimulating, and forward-looking environment. Your Impact You will ensure rigorous financial monitoring throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring the quality of financial information and supporting teams in proactive performance and risk management.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in project control, project accounting, financial analysis, or a similar role, ideally in the engineering, construction, consulting, or professional services sector.
Solid understanding of project financial management, including revenue recognition, work in progress (WIP), profitability analysis, forecasting, and project accounting.
Excellent financial analysis skills and the ability to transform financial data into clear findings and recommendations.
Ability to build trusting relationships with project managers, advise them, and constructively challenge certain practices.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills with Finance, operations, and multidisciplinary teams.
High level of rigor, attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities and files simultaneously.
Proficiency in French and English, both spoken and written.
Proficiency in English is essential due to shared services and to maintain an acceptable ratio among certain position holders to ensure effective coordination and service delivery within the organization.
Excellent command of Excel (advanced level).
Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics GP.
Experience with SuiteProjects Pro / NetSuite.
Good command of Microsoft 365.

Nice To Haves

CPA designation considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Ensure financial performance monitoring of a portfolio of engineering projects and ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data.
Act as a financial partner to project managers by providing analyses and recommendations to support decision-making.
Lead periodic financial reviews with project managers focusing on work in progress (WIP), revenue recognition, profitability, forecasts, and risks.
Analyze project performance against budgets, forecasts, and progress to identify trends, variances, and potential issues.
Proactively identify at-risk projects and work with project managers on appropriate actions concerning, in particular, additional fees, change orders, and overruns.
Support and challenge project managers in understanding financial indicators and improving the financial management of their projects.
Collaborate closely with billing teams to promote fair and timely billing.
Contribute to the preparation of performance reports, key performance indicators (KPIs), forecasts, and quarterly presentations for management.
Ensure the updating of billable rates and other project financial data in accordance with contracts and applicable requirements.
Participate in month-end closing activities, accounting analyses related to projects, and the preparation of documentation required for external audits.
Participate in the development and continuous improvement of project control methods, financial processes, and management tools.
Contribute to the stabilization and continuous improvement of our ERP and project management systems following their implementation.
Participate in the development of best practices and the improvement of financial knowledge of project managers within the organization.

Benefits

Competitive overall compensation, including a competitive salary, a comprehensive insurance plan, and a retirement savings plan with employer contribution.
A structured professional training and development program, supported by our UniversiT entity, dedicated to the technical and human growth of each employee.
A tailored mentorship program, adapted to experience levels and career paths.
State-of-the-art technologies, including BIM and modern collaborative tools.
A "Seeking Balance" program, aimed at promoting overall well-being, mental health, and sustainable productivity.
37.5-hour work week, with flexible hours and the possibility of finishing at noon on Fridays.
Hybrid teleworking policy, promoting work-life balance.
Recognized and compensated overtime, either in a time bank or paid.
Comprehensive insurance plan.
Retirement savings plan with employer contribution.