Vice President, Accounting (Project Controller)

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About the role

Oversees financial reporting and analysis, ensuring accurate and timely reporting to executive leadership. The VP of Accounting has significant knowledge and experience in applying and interpreting technical accounting, reporting and disclosure requirements.

The VP of Accounting is responsible for the integrity of the Company’s financial reporting, including ownership of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, financial statements, internal controls, audit coordination, and accounting policy.

The role partners closely with Development, Construction, and PMO teams to ensure accurate project accounting (including cost tracking, capitalization, and revenue recognition), while maintaining corporate-level compliance, governance, and financial discipline.

Key Tasks

• Prepare and present IFRS/USGAAP financial statements and management reporting packages., including variance analysis and cash flow projections. Review cash flow projections and provide guidance to PMO on annual, quarterly and monthly limits.
• Establish and maintain accounting policies in accordance with GAAP (including fixed assets, capitalization and expense policies).
• Provide accounting guidance on project funding structures and capitalization policies.
• Own budget accountability for all capital projects, oversee the procurement cycle with focus on strong controls.
• Own forward-looking strategic planning on future developments for the company.
• Manage project funding requests and ensure compliance with internal financial policies. Approve major financial decisions.
• Partner with Development and Construction teams to review project budgets, cost-to-complete forecasts, and change orders from an accounting and financial reporting perspective.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting to executive leadership and investors, including providing input, review, and approve baseline schedule presented by PMO.
• Drive continuous improvement of close timelines, reporting automation, and internal controls.
• Provide financial insights to executive leadership to support strategic decision-making and capital allocation.

Key Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting; Master’s preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including a mix of public accounting and corporate controllership experience in project controls, financial management, or cost engineering for large-scale capital projects
• CPA or CA required, with experience in construction, real estate development, infrastructure, or capital project-intensive industries strongly preferred.
• Proven track record in controllership, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for complex programs.

Technical Expertise

• Deep knowledge of GAAP, including revenue recognition (ASC 606), leases (ASC 842), fixed assets/CIP, capitalization policies.
• Strong understanding of job cost accounting and project-related accounting within a construction or development environment, including project control methodologies, cost schedule, and risk management.
• Proficiency in financial reporting (IFRS/US GAAP), cash flow analysis, and earned value management (EVM) – with focus on IFRS15, 16 and IAS2,16.
• Familiarity with contract compliance, change order management, and governance processes.

Leadership & Strategic Skills

• Ability to provide forward-looking strategic planning and guidance on future developments.
• Skilled in coordinating with PMO, project managers, and stakeholders to validate estimates and resolve discrepancies.
• Experience participating in Change Control Boards and influencing risk mitigation strategies.

Financial & Analytical Skills

• Deep experience in accounting for construction-in-progress (CIP), capitalization of development costs, and project-related accruals.
• Proven experience in ensuring compliance with lender covenants, investor reporting requirements, and governance standards.
• Expertise in managing project funding requests and ensuring compliance with internal financial policies.
• Ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights for executive leadership.

Communication & Collaboration

• Strong ability to present financial reports and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related discipline.
• Extensive experience managing large-scale capital projects in energy, infrastructure, or industrial sectors.
• Advanced proficiency in project control systems and tools (e.g., Primavera P6, SAP, Oracle).
• Familiarity with contract management and compliance for major capital programs.
• Demonstrated ability to provide strategic financial planning and influence executive-level decisions.

Compensation may vary depending on experience and other job-related factors.

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