Description:
As an Accounting Manager - Projects & Operations for Construction PCL Inc. in Montréal, Quebec, you'll have the opportunity to join a fast‑growing team in the Québec market and help create meaningful impact by contributing to the delivery of outstanding projects.
Why Choose PCL?
Choose a Career With Rewards That Matter. PCL's Total Rewards Are Designed To Support Your Growth, Well-being And Future Success -- Because When You Succeed, We All Do. Our Offerings Could Include
- Employee ownership opportunities that build long-term value
- Annual discretionary performance bonuses
- RRSP, TFSA, Pension Contribution Options
- Flexible medical, dental and vision benefits
- Prescription drug coverage and virtual care services
- Life, AD&D and disability insurance
- Paid parental leave and family care support
- Health and lifestyle spending account options
- Mental health and wellness support, including Employee Assistance Programs
- Career growth pathways, leadership development and mentorship programs
- Access to world-class training through PCL's College of Construction and professional development courses
- Ongoing opportunities to learn new skills, explore different roles and grow your career across sectors and regions
Here's how a Accounting Manager - Projects & Operations for Construction PCL Inc. within Montreal contributes to our team:
Responsibilities
- Own the full accounting cycle for projects and office — AP, AR, payroll, cash flow — ensuring compliance with contracts, legislation, and internal policies.
- Partner closely with operations to drive financial performance, including forecasting, recoveries, and reconciliations.
- Deliver reliable, timely reporting (monthly, year-end, and ad hoc) and provide clear insights to support decision-making.
- Lead deep-dive analyses on financial results, identify discrepancies, and drive resolutions.
- Support planning cycles and contribute to strategic financial reviews at the district level.
- Manage cash flow and financial controls, recommending improvements where needed.
- Ensure all project documentation is complete and compliant (insurance, bonding, statutory declarations, lien waivers).
- Proactively identify and communicate financial, compliance, and project risks to the project team and management.
Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree or diploma in a related discipline.
- Accounting designation preferred.
- 6-10 years of progressive accounting experience in construction or a related industry preferred.
- Construction knowledge an asset; understands general construction terms and processes.
- Advanced knowledge and understanding of full-cycle accounting, with the ability to teach and mentor more junior staff.
- Advanced understanding of accounting principles, including maintenance of ledgers and cash-flows with ability to analyze and recommend potential strategies.
- Advanced understanding forecasting and budgeting.
- Advanced knowledge of applicable generally accepted accounting practices and standards.
- Knowledge of project costing principles, recoveries, insurance, and contract/subcontract requirements as related to accounting.