Project Accountant Lead

FLINT Corp.•Calgary, AB

75d

About The Position

FLINT is seeking a Project Accountant Lead to oversee financial operations for assigned districts. This role involves leading a team, managing month-end close activities, preparing financial reports, and collaborating with operations to ensure project profitability and accuracy. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project accounting, excellent analytical skills, and experience in team leadership.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Project Accounting, preferably in the Oil & Gas industry, with expertise in forecasting, project profitability analysis, and handling customer audits.
Experience with client contracts, payment terms such as Time & Material or Cost Plus, burden reimbursement, and project cost control, including labor, materials, and services.
Proficient in accounts payable/receivable processes, month's end and MS Excel.
Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills, with a high level of accuracy and precision in repetitive tasks.
Skilled in word processing and presentation tools.
Experienced team leader, collaborative, self-motivated, and highly organized, with the ability to operate efficiently under pressure while maintaining confidentiality.
University Degree in Accounting or Finance; pursuing or holding a CA, CMA, CGA, or CPA designation.

Nice To Haves

Experience with IFS
A track record of supporting DSO improvement

Responsibilities

Lead and coach a team of Financial Transaction Coordinators, ensuring timely time entry, client reporting, and billing processes. Drive the team to meet daily targets, as these processes impact Days Sales Outstanding (DSO).
Oversee month-end close activities for assigned districts, including capturing all time entries, processing A/R invoices, and creating accruals for the GL. Review GL and project transactions to ensure accuracy, investigating and resolving anomalies.
Prepare and present detailed variance analysis on revenue changes and margin drivers, providing insights into margin erosion and performance trends.
Facilitate weekly A/R and WIP aging meetings to address past-due transactions and invoices, develop plans to expedite invoicing, and manage holdbacks, ensuring timely releases. Escalate aging issues as needed to expedite payments.
Generate weekly and monthly reports on project performance, non-billable costs, and working capital aging. Collaborate with Operations for project setup, rate analysis, and customer requests, including audits and ad-hoc reporting.