Senior Project Accountant in Toronto's Construction Industry

Option 1: Professional & Modern (Best for Job Boards)

Title: Senior Construction Project Accountant

Location: Toronto, ON

The Opportunity

Join a premier Ontario-based construction firm known for excellence and innovation. We are looking for a Senior Project Accountant to lead the financial management of our major developments. In this role, you won’t just crunch numbers; you’ll serve as a strategic financial partner to our project leadership team, ensuring every project is profitable and efficient.

Core Impact

• Financial Oversight: Drive the full lifecycle of project financials, from detailed cost tracking and forecasting to WIP reporting and variance analysis.

• Strategic Partnership: Collaborate directly with Project Managers to mitigate risks and optimize project timelines and budgets.

• Operational Excellence: Oversee progress billings, subcontractor payments, and lien waivers while ensuring strict contract compliance.

• Leadership: Help refine our internal processes and mentor junior team members to foster a high-performing finance department.

What You Bring

• Industry Expertise: At least 5 years of construction accounting experience.

• Technical Mastery: High proficiency in Jonas Construction Software is a must.

• Financial Literacy: Deep knowledge of job costing, revenue recognition, and GAAP.

• Credentials: A CPA designation (or progress toward one) is highly preferred.

Option 2: Short & Punchy (Best for Social Media/Recruiting)

Role: Senior Project Accountant (Construction)

Location: Toronto

Our client, a top-tier construction leader in Ontario, is hiring a Senior Project Accountant to own the financial health of large-scale projects. If you are a Jonas Software expert who loves the intersection of finance and operations, this is for you.

Key Goals:

• Manage project budgets, forecasts, and WIP schedules.

• Act as the "financial right hand" to Project Managers.

• Navigate complex billings, holdbacks, and subcontractor reconciliations.

Requirements:

• 5+ years in Construction Accounting.

• Mandatory Jonas Software experience.

• Strong Excel skills and an analytical mindset.

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