Project Controller – Finance

Role overview

Responsibilities

• Monitor engineering projects and manage billing and financial performance.
• Meet with project managers to assess work in progress for revenue recognition.
• Identify at-risk projects and follow up on fee requests, change orders, and overruns.
• Help project managers interpret financial data through training, reports, and follow-ups.
• Participate in month-end and year-end closing and support the external audit file.
• Perform related administrative tasks.
• Harmonize team files to BPA standards and coordinate migration deadlines with Finance.

Qualifications

• DEC or bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Experience in project accounting, billing, or project control; consulting engineering experience is ideal.
• Strong spoken and written French and English are required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, advanced Excel, and ERP software.
• CPA designation is an asset.
• The role calls for autonomy, organization, attention to quality, financial rigour, communication, and collaboration.

Workplace and schedule

• A hybrid work policy is offered.
• The workweek is 37.5 hours, with flexible scheduling and the possibility of finishing at noon on Fridays.

Compensation

• A market-driven salary is offered; no salary amount or pay cadence is specified.
• Overtime is recognized and compensated through paid time or time off in lieu.
• Benefits include group insurance and an RRSP program with employer contributions.

Development and culture

• The employer describes a collaborative culture with knowledge sharing and talent development.
• Structured training, professional development, and mentorship programs are offered.
• Additional offerings include modern collaborative technology and a wellbeing program.