PCL Construction · 7 hours ago
Assistant Accounting Manager
PCL Construction is a community of builders committed to building better communities. The Assistant Accounting Manager will oversee daily accounting functions, assist in policy implementation, and ensure timely financial reporting while managing compliance and project risks.
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Responsibilities
Monitors and approves the daily/weekly/monthly/yearly accounting functions, such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, check run, payroll, and others as required, in accordance with legislation, contract terms, and PCL policy and procedures
Assists the accounting manager with the implementation and monitoring of, and adherence to district/company administration and accounting policies and procedures to ensure the continued effectiveness of the Accounting department
Reviews and analyzes all accounting/financial adjustments, submissions, and reports and ensures they are completed in a timely manner. Follows up and manages any issues, problems, or discrepancies
Reviews and analyzes for accuracy monthly forecasting, district/project recoveries, and various other reconciliations prior to submission to accounting manager
Provides various ad hoc reports and analysis, then presents information to accounting manager as required
Assists with preparation of planning process
Detailed review and analysis of all month-end and year-end reporting. Raises any issues, problems, or discrepancies with accounting manager
Manages and prepares district review and year-end documents
Assists with assembling of information for internal financial reporting requirements (e.g., MOR, DRM/year-end) and external financial reporting requirements (e.g., government agencies, taxes)
Manages and supervises the district cash-flow cycle in accordance with PCL policies and procedures and provides recommendations on improvements as required
Reviews all required documentation, including insurance, bonding, SDI, workers compensation, statutory declarations, and ensures that lien waivers are in place
Identifies and communicates to project team and accounting management any compliance and/or project risks (e.g., trade partner issues, financial risk)
Qualification
Required
Undergraduate degree or diploma in a related discipline
6 years of progressive accounting experience in the construction or a related industry preferred. On-site project experience is considered an asset
Intermediate construction knowledge; 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 of project forecasting and budgeting
Advanced knowledge of project costing principles, recoveries, insurance, and contract/subcontract requirements as related to accounting
Understands and complies with all labor agreements, government legislation, and PCL policies and procedures
Advanced knowledge of government legislation regarding accounting and applicable generally accepted accounting practices and standards
Advanced understanding of lien rights
Basic understanding of contract/construction law in relation to tender documents, project contracts, and claims management
Basic knowledge of bid and contract securities and insurance as they relate to risk management, claims management, pricing, and accounting
Advanced understanding of subcontract PO terms, including insurance and subcontractor default insurance (SDI) and bonding requirements
Intermediate understanding of owner contracts as they relate to payment terms, billing requirements, audit rights, and cost-of-work definition, insurance, and bonding
Preferred
Accounting designation preferred
6 years of progressive accounting experience in the construction or a related industry preferred. On-site project experience is considered an asset
Benefits
Employee share purchase offering
Discretionary annual performance bonus
Comprehensive benefits and wellness programs
Retirement plan plus matching
Career development programs
Company
PCL Construction
PCL Construction provides a complete range of construction services from renovation, modular construction to advanced digital technologies.
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