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TITLE
Accounting Manager, Construction

SALARY RANGE
$100,000 - $125,000

CASH BONUS
Discretionary

THE PERKS

• 4 weeks of vacation
• Standard Health Benefits
• Professional Development Support

LOCATION
Surrey, BC

THE OFFICE
Permanently In-Office

TEAM SIZE
5-8 people

THE ROLE
A management role overseeing the full accounting function for a regional construction office, reporting to both regional and corporate senior leadership, with responsibility for team leadership, financial reporting, purchasing oversight, and driving process and personnel improvements.

• Team Leadership & Oversight (50%)
• Month-End Close & Financial Reporting (25%)
• Purchasing Oversight & Stakeholder Support (25%)

THE TASKS
Team Leadership & Oversight

• Manage and oversee daily operations of the accounting department including AP, collections, payroll, and progress billing
• Mentor and develop team members, establishing individual development plans and promoting professional growth
• Distribute monthly close schedules and deadlines to staff, holding them accountable for timely submissions
• Monitor staff work for accuracy, ensuring transactions are recorded in the correct period and allocated to the proper jobs
• Cross-train on all accounting functions to serve as backup when team members are absent or on leave
• Provide daily support and guidance to resolve issues the team encounters, reducing reliance on head office
• Address performance gaps and enforce accountability through structured conversations, including disciplinary action where necessary
• Lead change management initiatives to establish and reinforce proper procedures across the department and with operational staff

Month-End Close & Financial Reporting

• Lead the monthly close process within the established 12-15 business day timeline without requesting extensions
• Review and calculate cost to complete reports, performing variance analysis and preparing financial statement notes
• Prepare and review monthly financial reporting packages for head office consolidation
• Prepare 12-month revenue forecasts by project for senior management
• Coordinate the annual year-end audit, respond to auditor inquiries including variance analysis, and ensure staff provide requested information on time

Purchasing Oversight & Stakeholder Support

• Approve invoices on a daily basis, verifying receipt of goods, dollar amounts, and correct job cost allocation
• Monitor purchasing activity to ensure materials received are recorded in the correct period to maintain cost to complete accuracy
• Work closely with the purchasing team to enforce proper procedures and improve tracking discipline
• Provide timely and readable financial information and reports to VPs, project managers, and senior leadership
• Escalate unresolved collections, billing, and compliance issues by engaging directly with operational staff in person when necessary

THE COMPANY
A well-established construction company with a strong presence in the commercial and industrial space, managing a diverse portfolio of active projects. The organization is supported by a national head office structure with dedicated finance and operations teams across its regional offices.

THE OPPORTUNITY
An opportunity for an experienced construction accounting professional to step into a management role with direct visibility to senior leadership, where they can drive process improvements, develop a team, and shape the financial discipline of a regional office. Ideal for a confident, hands-on leader who thrives on accountability and is ready to own the full accounting function within a larger national organization.

THE EXPECTATIONS TIMELINE
By Month 1

• Complete onboarding on all company systems and processes, including the ERP and internal reporting workflows
• Build relationships with the accounting team, purchasing staff, and operational managers
• Understand the monthly close schedule, reporting requirements, and cost to complete process end to end
• Review existing workflows and begin identifying gaps in procedures and compliance

By Month 3

• Independently manage the monthly close within established deadlines without requesting extensions
• Document identified process gaps and present a remediation plan aligned with head office standards
• Demonstrate positive team engagement and establish credibility with operational staff and project managers
• Begin enforcing purchasing procedures and deadline accountability across departments

By Month 6

• Fully own all financial operations including reporting, forecasting, and audit coordination
• Show measurable improvement in cost to complete accuracy and submission timeliness
• Cross-trained on all team functions and capable of stepping into any role as backup
• Actively mentoring team members with development plans in place

By Month 12

• Purchasing compliance and procedure adherence significantly improved across the branch
• Team is meeting all close deadlines consistently without requiring head office intervention
• 12-month revenue forecasts by project are reliable and delivered on schedule
• Staff development progressing with increased capability and independence across the department

THE SKILL SET

• CPA designation (or equivalent)
• Minimum 5 years of construction industry accounting experience with demonstrated job costing expertise
• Proven experience managing and developing an accounting team

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