Project Accountant Lead

Company Description

FLINT is a leading service provider in Canada's energy and industrial markets. We offer full asset life cycle support, including construction, maintenance, fabrication, and environmental services. Committed to safety and quality, we foster a workplace culture that values innovation and sustainability. With a strong local presence and top-tier talent, we deliver high-quality services as we help our customers bring their resources to our world.

- Lead and coach a team of Financial Transaction Coordinators, ensuring timely time entry, client reporting, and billing processes. Drive the team to meet daily targets, as these processes impact Days Sales Outstanding (DSO).

- Oversee month-end close activities for assigned districts, including capturing all time entries, processing A/R invoices, and creating accruals for the GL. Review GL and project transactions to ensure accuracy, investigating and resolving anomalies.

- Prepare and present detailed variance analysis on revenue changes and margin drivers, providing insights into margin erosion and performance trends.

- Facilitate weekly A/R and WIP aging meetings to address past-due transactions and invoices, develop plans to expedite invoicing, and manage holdbacks, ensuring timely releases. Escalate aging issues as needed to expedite payments.

- Generate weekly and monthly reports on project performance, non-billable costs, and working capital aging. Collaborate with Operations for project setup, rate analysis, and customer requests, including audits and ad-hoc reporting.

Perks of the job

- Competitive compensation.

- Health coverage for you and your family.

- RRSP matching.

- Opportunity for internal development and growth.

Qualifications

- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Project Accounting, preferably in the Oil & Gas industry, with expertise in forecasting, project profitability analysis, and handling customer audits.

- Experience withclient contracts, payment terms such as Time & Material or Cost Plus, burden reimbursement, and project cost control, including labor, materials, and services. Proficient in accounts payable/receivable processes, month's end and MS Excel.

- Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills, with a high level of accuracy and precision in repetitive tasks. Skilled in word processing and presentation tools.

- Experienced team leader, collaborative, self-motivated, and highly organized, with the ability to operate efficiently under pressure while maintaining confidentiality.

- University Degree in Accounting or Finance; pursuing or holding a CA, CMA, CGA, or CPA designation. Experience with IFS and a track record of supporting DSO improvement are assets.

Additional Information

- Your work will matter.The projects you'll help build will serve communities for generations.

- Your growth is our priority.We'll invest in your development and create paths for advancement.

- Your voice will be heard.Your experience and ideas will shape how we tackle challenges.

- Your team will support you.You'll work with people who want to see you succeed.

- Your ambition will be rewarded.As you grow, FLINT grows – and we recognize those who help us build better.

Shape Your Future. Strengthen Your Craft. Leave A Legacy.

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