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EllisDon Corporation

Senior Project Accountant

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In-Office
Ottawa, ON
Senior level
In-Office
Ottawa, ON
Senior level
Leads project accounting activities, supervises at least two direct reports, and ensures accurate cost and revenue reporting. Maintains project budgets, forecasts, quantities, and cost codes; produces variance and accrual reports; supports cash flow forecasting and month-end reporting. Collaborates with operations and accounting teams, interprets contract terms, and provides project insights. The role requires construction accounting experience, advanced Excel skills, and Secret clearance or eligibility.
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We recognize that the construction industry is changing at a rapid pace and we continually strive to be at the forefront. Our core values empower people to deliver great careers to one another and develop creative solutions for complex problems on some of the most exciting projects. It doesn’t matter what your expertise and craft is – there are no boundaries. We are a group of professionals with a variety of expertise within pre-construction, construction, and post-construction. To learn more, check out our Cradle to Grave services and hear from our team directly about what a career at EllisDon could look like for you. As you can see, we are a diverse bunch.


Above all, we are a group of individuals with unique experiences and at EllisDon, we choose to celebrate the strength in our differences, every day. EllisDon’s commitment to Inclusive Diversity is to work together to create an environment where every employee feels safe to be their true and authentic self. Ultimately, EllisDon’s purpose is to provide people with similar values the opportunity to achieve to their full potential; to deliver that opportunity for great careers to one another; and to contribute meaningfully to the community we share with others.


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You as a Senior Project Accountant will: 

  • You will be a lead member of the Project Accounting team responsible for the supervision of 2 or more direct reports.
  • Responsible for facilitating the accurate and timely reporting of project cost and revenue.
  • Support Operations with the timely development of the project CBS.
  • Enter and maintain project data. (Budgets, forecasts, qty’s, cost codes, etc.)
  • Produce variance reporting (Cost Accruals, Revenue Accruals, Budget Moves, Quantity Claiming, etc.)
  • Understand key contractual information relating to assigned projects.
  • Support Operations with the development of accurate and timely cash flow forecasts.
  • Collaborate with Operations and the General Accounting team to ensure accuracy of Month End Reporting.
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams to provide project insights for decision-making.
  • Other tasks as assigned.

Is this the right role for you? 

  • Minimum 5-8 years of relevant accounting experience preferably in ICI Construction.
  • Degree/Diploma in a related field. AACE accreditation(s) considered an asset (e.g. CCT, CPP).
  • Demonstrated experience with a variety of contract types (Unit Rate, Cost-Reimbursable, T&M (LEMS), Provisional Sums, Lump Sum).
  • You have the ability to correctly identify financial situations and produce logical solutions to support a project team/business area.
  • You possess strong computer skills, with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
  • Experience with Explorer Eclipse ERP and B2W Estimate/Track software is an asset
  • Knowledge of data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI)
  • You demonstrate strong organizational, interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills as well as a keen willingness to work independently and on-site at project locations.
  • You demonstrate the ability to work under pressure with attention to detail and can manage tight deadlines.
  • Must have or be eligible for CISD Secret Level Clearance.

The proposed salary range for this position is $75,000 - $95,000.

EllisDon is proud to provide this unique career opportunity that provides continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package within an environment that is committed to inclusion and respects diversity.

Go ahead and be yourself. We'll pay you for it!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, race, size, mental or physical status, veteran status, religion, language, political opinion, working-style preference, family status, education, and socio-economic status. The EllisDon core values of Integrity and Mutual Respect welcomes everyone, at work and in the community, and our value of Mutual Accountability, means that we all have a role to play. As an EllisDon employee, this will ultimately be your commitment to Inclusive Diversity.

Accommodation for Applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested.

We are committed to providing a positive candidate experience and ensuring timely updates are provided to all candidates. If you haven’t already, be sure to create a profile on our Careers page to remain up to date on the status of your application and learn about new career opportunities as they arise.

EllisDon uses AI tools to assist in screening and assessing applicants for this position. 

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