Lead Studio Project Accountant

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At DIALOG, Project Accounting is integral part of the Financial Operations team, collaborating with our design project teams to ensure that fees are aligned with the work and that project teams are aware of financial performance, contract issues and risk concerns. The role relies heavily on quality control to ensure appropriate application of revenue recognition policies in accordance with ASPE. 

Reporting to the Manager, Project Accounting, we’re excited to welcome our next Project Accounting leader to join our team of Lead Studio Project Accountants. Each Lead Studio Project Accountant is responsible for the financial operations of the projects assigned to them and for the effective leadership of other Project Accountants. You are both a leader/coach to other Project Accountants, as well as a working Sr. Project Accountant with a large volume of complex multi-disciplinary projects of your own. You will be responsible for the performance development and mentorship of Project Accountants, but must also flex your technical muscles as a Sr. Project Accountant for full-cycle project accounting. 

As a valued member of the project teams, you will help solve problems as the conduit between your assigned studio and the rest of Financial Operations team, communicating daily with various DIALOGers, including team members, peers, Managers, Directors and Partners. Your analytical abilities and excel spreadsheet expertise will turn incomprehensible numbers into meaningful data, allowing DIALOG’s leaders to make strategic business decisions, propelling our business forward, and ensuring the financial wellbeing of the projects. 

How you'll make a difference:

• Studio Project Accounting Support: 
• Work directly with various stakeholders to record, track and control progress billings, project costs, and budgets on projects with a range of complexity.
• Ensure accurate reporting of financial information and timely invoicing pertaining to a particular project.
• Maintenance of project-related ledger accounts and project register.
• Disseminate month-end project reports to management and relevant business lines.
• Maintain list of month-end deadlines and ensure that profit and cash flow forecasts are prepared on time and accurately.
• Review project forecasts on a regular basis and ensure any outstanding matters are dealt with on a timely basis.
• Prepare month-end posting/ allocations and accruals.
• Control the accounts payable and receivable tasks for the project.
• Identify and assist with the resolution of project-related accounting issues.
• Ensure policies and procedures for project accounting are adhered to. 
• Ad hoc support within the Finance team, specifically around audits and special projects. 




Team leadership:

• Champion the success and career development of Project Accountants through support with training, development goals, recognition, and regular feedback. 
• Collaborate with various stakeholders to plan and manage workloads of the Project Accounting team in the Toronto studio. 
• Champion the continuous improvement and standardization of practices and reporting with various stakeholders.

Who you are:

• 10+ years’ project accounting experience in a medium to large sized firm, preferably a Partnership structure 
• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Accounting, Commerce, or related field and experience an asset 
• Previous experience with progress-billing accounting in a multi-disciplinary Architectural, Engineering, Construction firm desired 
• BST accounting system experience preferred, aptitude to learn new systems required 
• Advanced skills in Excel, Power BI, Tableau or Visualization an asset  
• Driven self-starter who leads by example and demonstrates a proactive approach to problem solving. 
• Demonstrated ability to provide effective, respectful constructive feedback and to relevant stakeholders.
• Strong adaptability to varying work demands while maintaining high accuracy and quality of work. 

At DIALOG, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the world. We encourage you to apply!

Perks & Benefits

Parental leave top-up programs for all parents upon the birth or adoption of a child, RRSP matching, competitive medical and dental benefits coverage upon the first day of employment, discounted memberships, encouraged work/life balance with gifted time off during the holiday season and Vacation Buy-Up program, and reimbursement for professional memberships and dues are just a few of the benefits that DIALOGers enjoy.

Professional Development

DIALOG offers continued professional growth through leadership development opportunities specifically designed for our collaborative culture. Among others, some of our programs include: CoachDIALOG which equips our coaches with essential communication and feedback strategies for building great teams; Integrateducation™ supports DIALOGers in accredited continuing education opportunities; technical skills development via e-learning pathways; and financial support for relevant external learning opportunities. 

Equal Opportunity

DIALOG celebrates diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive environment for all, free of discrimination and harassment. Employment-related decisions are made without regard to sex, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age and race. In accordance with DIALOG’s Accommodation Policy, accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request for candidates throughout the selection process.