Project Finance Lead

MGA I Michael Green Architecture

9d•$105,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

At MGA, our projects are ambitious, complex, and deeply tied to our values. Strong financial insight is essential to delivering them well. We’re looking for a Project Finance Lead who will play a key role in driving project performance, strengthening our financial systems, and improving how we plan, track, and deliver work across the studio. This is not a traditional accounting role. It’s a hands-on, high-impact position that brings together project finance, systems optimization, and operational support. You’ll work closely with Project Managers and Studio Leads to bring clarity to project performance and help teams make better, more informed decisions.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in project finance or project accounting, ideally within architecture, engineering, or professional services
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Strong understanding of project-based financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and billing
Experience working with project management and financial systems. CMAP experience is an asset.
Ability to work with complex data and translate it into clear, useful insights
High attention to detail and a strong commitment to accuracy and data integrity
Confidence partnering with non-financial stakeholders and influencing decision-making
A proactive, systems-oriented mindset with a track record of improving processes

Nice To Haves

CPA designation (or working toward it) is an asset
CMAP experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

Partner with Project Managers and Studio Leads to monitor project budgets, track costs, and assess financial performance
Identify variances, trends, and risks, and provide clear, actionable insights to support decision-making
Support the development and maintenance of project budgets and forecasts that reflect realistic scope, timelines, and resourcing
Ensure project financial data is accurate, complete, and up to date across systems
Investigate and resolve discrepancies to maintain integrity of financial information
Lead the optimization and ongoing use of CMAP to support project profitability, cash flow, and reporting
Improve data quality and completeness to enable reliable project analytics and efficient invoicing
Support Studio Leads in using CMAP’s intelligent resourcing tools to plan and manage project teams
Streamline workflows and reduce administrative burden on project teams through better system use
Oversee project billing to ensure timely and accurate invoicing aligned with project progress and contract terms
Review unbilled costs and outstanding invoices monthly to maximize revenue and collection
Monitor expenses, timesheets, and approvals to support accurate forecasting and reporting
Review sub-consultant invoices for accuracy, compliance, and alignment with budgets
Reconcile project accounts to ensure consistency and accuracy
Prepare monthly financial reporting and analysis, including project performance, cost of goods sold, and cash flow forecasting
Support the preparation of annual financial statements for MGA and MGA US
Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and tax requirements
Maintain and strengthen internal controls to ensure data accuracy and protect company assets
Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll
Review bookkeeping, payroll, and monthly reconciliations for accuracy and completeness
Identify opportunities to improve processes across financial and project management systems

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package (including our one-of-a-kind Adventure Bonus!) and the opportunity to grow in a collaborative and fun environment with our award-winning team, shaping the future of architecture and design.

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