Sr. Project Accountant & Financial Systems Analyst

BOS Innovations•London, ON

8h•CA$80,000 - CA$100,000•Onsite

About The Position

At BOS Innovations, we are driven by a clear purpose: to deliver exceptional industrial automation solutions that solve real manufacturing challenges and enable our customers to compete at the highest levels. For over 25 years, we’ve partnered with manufacturers across North America, from automotive to energy to advanced industries -providing intelligent automation systems built on precision, reliability, and innovation. Guided by our core values of Truth, Excellence, Work Ethics, and Innovation, we are committed to serving our customers and supporting one another with integrity and accountability. At BOS, people come first. We believe in cultivating an environment where talented individuals grow into inspired professionals of character and competence. Our purpose is not only to deliver great technology, but also to develop great people - fostering collaboration, continuous learning, and professional growth. Reporting to the Controller, the Senior Project Accountant & Financial Systems Analyst is a dual-mandate role responsible for both the financial management of projects and the integrity, accuracy, and performance of BOS’s financial data systems. This senior-level position goes beyond traditional project accounting: the successful candidate will serve as a key steward of financial data quality across Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Power BI, and connected SQL-based reporting infrastructure. You will work closely with project managers, operations leadership, and the Controller to provide real-time financial visibility, support forecasting, and lead efforts to ensure that the data driving business decisions is clean, consistent, and reliable. This role also embraces the use of AI tools to enhance productivity, accelerate analysis, and surface insights. The ideal candidate combines strong project accounting experience with hands-on fluency in ERP systems, business intelligence tools, and data management in a project-based manufacturing or engineering environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or equivalent work experience
5+ years of accounting experience, including significant experience in project-based environments such as engineering, construction, manufacturing, or professional services
Demonstrated experience in project costing, WIP accounting, revenue recognition, and project financial reporting
Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, including project setup, cost tracking, financial posting workflows, and ERP master data management
Proficiency with Power BI (including data modeling, DAX measures, and dashboard development), SQL query writing and interpretation, and advanced Excel tools including Power Query, pivot tables, and financial modeling
Experience using AI-powered tools such as Microsoft Copilot, Chat GPT, or similar technologies to improve financial workflows, reporting, analysis, and productivity
Strong attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to identify data anomalies, investigate root causes, and work effectively with both structured and unstructured data
Ability to communicate financial and technical concepts to non-finance stakeholders, manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment, and build strong cross-functional relationships

Nice To Haves

CPA designation is considered an asset

Responsibilities

Partner with project teams to support financial visibility and project performance throughout the project lifecycle
Track and monitor project costs, budgets, and revenue throughout the project lifecycle
Prepare and maintain project financial reports and variance analyses
Work with project managers to review project performance and forecast financial outcomes
Support monthly project revenue recognition and WIP analysis
Reconcile project-related accounts and ensure financial accuracy
Assist with project setup including budgets, billing structures, and cost codes
Review timesheets, expenses, and subcontractor costs allocated to projects
Assist with billing and invoicing tied to project milestones or progress
Identify financial risks or overruns and communicate them to project teams
Support month-end close activities related to project accounting
Maintain documentation and audit trails for project financial transactions
Serve as the primary functional owner of financial data quality within Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, ensuring master data, project setups, cost codes, and posting structures are accurate and consistently maintained
Perform regular data validation and hygiene checks across Business Central, identifying and resolving discrepancies between ERP records, project actuals, and financial reports
Write and maintain SQL queries against the company’s reporting databases to support data validation, ad hoc analysis, and the development of automated data checks
Build, maintain, and enhance Power BI dashboards and reports that provide real-time visibility into project financials, margins, WIP, and revenue recognition
Identify data integrity gaps in the flow from Business Central through to Power BI and SQL-based reporting, and work to resolve them at the source
Develop and document standard data governance procedures for financial data entry, project setup, and period-end data reviews
Collaborate with IT and operations to support system integrations, data imports/exports, and process automation within Business Central
Leverage AI tools (such as Microsoft Copilot, Chat GPT, or similar) to accelerate financial analysis, automate routine reporting tasks, and enhance the quality and efficiency of financial workflows
Train and support finance and project team members on proper data entry practices, ERP usage, and reporting tools to strengthen data quality at the point of input
Proactively monitor anomalies, posting errors, or inconsistencies in financial data and escalate or resolve issues in a timely manner