Division: Canada - Vancouver
Project Location(s): Vancouver, BC V5K 0A1 CAN
BUILD YOUR FUTURE WITH TURNER CONSTRUCTION
Turner Construction Company is a North America–based construction services firm with operations across Asia, India, and Europe. Founded in 1902, it is guided by values of active caring, teamwork, integrity, and commitment, with more than 120 years of impact on skylines and the industry.
With over 16,000 employees, Turner delivers approximately $29 billion in annual construction across 1,500+ projects, specializing in large, complex builds and advancing innovation and new technologies. Its work spans healthcare, education, commercial, aviation, and infrastructure sectors.
In Canada, where it has operated for more than 50 years, Turner employs nearly 1,000 people and generates close to $1 billion in annual revenue. With over 930 professionals, the company plays a key role in the industry while supporting communities through local projects, partnerships, and volunteer efforts. Turner is committed to quality, safety, inclusion, and building lasting value for the communities it serves.
What We Have To Offer You
At Turner, we appreciate the strength that every member brings. As you offer your unique knowledge and help carry our company forward, we guarantee to support you in your individual growth journey. This opportunity also offers:
- Practical tools and resources to help you succeed, such as a company phone, laptop, and required safety gear.
- Summer Fridays, with early dismissals during the summer months, where applicable.
- Professional development and career growth, through technical and soft-skills training, mentorship from experienced industry professionals, and exposure to a variety of projects, roles, and business units.
- A connected and engaging workplace, with company events and the chance to get involved in the Social Committee and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), such as Mosaic, Pride, and Women’s groups.
- Community involvement, through the Community & Citizenship (C&C) Committee, volunteer events, and initiatives that give back to local communities.
- A comprehensive benefits program starting on your first day, including End-of-Year Premium Pay, healthcare and dental coverage, Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) matching, and more.
- Annual base salary range for this position may be CA$100,000.00 to CA$115,000.00 , depending on experience and fit.
THE SENIOR PROJECT ACCOUNTANT OPPORTUNITY
Turner Construction’s Vancouver office is seeking a full-time Senior Project Accountant. The role requires availability to work on-site or at the head office, Monday to Friday, for 40 hours per week, and will report to the Accounting Manager.
The Senior Project Accountant will oversee and manage accounting operations for large-scale construction project(s), including those with complex contract structures, joint ventures, specialized building types, and national clients, lead preparation and review of financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance with Turner financial policies and procedures, implement and monitor financial internal controls and advise project teams on financial strategies, project fiscal health, profitability, and risk, and serve as a key finance partner to project management, proactively identifying issues, resolving complex accounting matters, and driving process improvements.
As a Senior Project Accountant, you will:
- Design, implement, and oversee procedures supporting accounting operations for complex construction projects.
- Maintain and update project-specific training materials to support project accounting staff and teams for consistency in processes and procedures.
- Provide clear communication to Finance and project management teams regarding financial strategies, project financial performance, profitability and risk profile utilizing project-level finance dashboard.
- Develop working knowledge of project cost accounting, including budget and forecast analysis, cost reporting, and identification of financial risks and opportunities, to strengthen project financial analysis and partnership with Operations.
- Oversee and provide strategic direction on client contract analysis, ensuring accurate interpretation of billing terms, payment conditions, reimbursable structures,
- Implement and enforce effective financial internal controls to ensure A/P and A/R accuracy, policy compliance and accountability across finance and project teams.
- Strengthen segregation of duties and approval workflows per Signing Authority & Approval Matrix (SAAM), periodically review access, delegation of authority, and control documentation; escalate control gaps and recommend solutions.
- Establish and direct audit and review processes for client billing and project ledgers for compliance with contract requirements, GAAP, and company policy. Oversee alignment between billing, cost reporting, and project forecasts, and drive corrective actions for discrepancies.
- Oversee revenue recognition and job cost accounting for complex arrangements (e.g., joint ventures, change orders, claims, and contract modifications) ensuring alignment with GAAP and company policy.
- Manage and review deliverables for internal and external audits (including joint venture and client audits), ensuring timely responses, complete documentation, and effective implementation of remediation actions.
- Own and manage project cash flow strategy, including oversight of over/under billing positions, payment performance, and profitability. Proactively identify financial risks and lead cross-functional coordination with client finance teams, vendors, and internal stakeholders to mitigate issues and optimize financial outcomes.
- Oversee subcontractor invoice processing and ensure financial and contractual compliance prior to payment release, including validation of approvals, insurance, payroll requirements, and lien waivers. Manage risk-related documentation and ensure appropriate approvals for subcontractors under financial risk plans.
- Oversee and manage month-end close activities for assigned projects to support accurate and timely owner invoicing. Direct and review expense recognition processes, including accruals, journal entries, and intercompany charges, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established financial controls and reporting requirements.
- Manage accounting tasks in support of project year end activities (e.g., gross-up reports, time accuracy, reconciliation of accounts).
- Manage accounting tasks in support of project close activities (e.g., gross-up reports, time accuracy, reconciliation of vendor contracts and subcontract accounts, final waivers), manage final contract amount and ensure achievement of closeout documentation requirements and agreed to by subcontractors prior to issuing final payments.
- Verify accuracy of staff and Trades time allocation for contractual alignment.
- Oversee equipment rentals and onsite inventory list for monthly insurance documentation and coverage.
- Respond to and oversee payment status inquiries and communications with vendors and subcontractors to resolve invoice discrepancies and compliance issues (e.g., prevailing wages, waivers) prior to releasing payment.
- Collaborate with SSO to provide project related financial tasks, address questions and escalated issues.
- Generate routine reports (e.g., checks held, time sheet cascade, Accounts Payable aging, billing proof, ledger reviews) and review reports for accuracy, risks, and process gaps (e.g., missing approvals, duplicate invoices, coding errors), resolve as appropriate.
- Manage accounts payable for vendor invoice processing, oversee accuracy of sales/use tax or other transactional tax documentation for project purchases, collect backup and coordinate with Finance/Tax resources.
- Lead continuous improvement reviews for project Accounting processes and activities (e.g., reduce manual efforts, accelerate accuracy of deliverables and processing timelines, and standardize workflows), incorporate Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other innovative technologies, working in collaboration with project
- finance team to implement changes on projects and share practices with Operational Finance management teams.
- Manage transfer of preconstruction Annual Opportunity Project (AOP) expenses for awarded projects aligned with on contract award dates and contract terms. Manage and communicate timely close out of AOP.
- Create supportive environment to develop high performing finance team, provide training opportunities and engage in mentoring relationships, review team deliverables, provide coaching feedback, manage day-to-day workload and priorities, and share materials, resource guides, and on-the-job instruction for skill development.
- Supervise direct reports, provide timely performance feedback and contribute to performance appraisals during annual performance cycle, utilizing talent management systems.
- Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.
Is this the right role for you:
- Bachelor’s Degree from accredited degree program in Accounting, Finance, or related field of study, with minimum of 4 years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- Construction industry experience, desired but not required
- Advanced knowledge of Finance policies and procedures with thorough application of General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) (e.g., journal entries, general ledger)
- Familiar with General & Administrative (G&A) cost allocation, budgeting, and forecasting methods applicable to construction office operations
- Knowledge of Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable best practices (e.g., invoice exception resolution, vendor/customer account maintenance)
- Experience as supervisor/team lead desired with ability to influence without authority, and partner with stakeholders
- Ability to manage competing activities, requests, and short-cycle deadlines
- Analytic ability to review and assess financial data, identify risks interpret trends, and recognize inconsistencies
- Ability to read and understand financial reports and understand accounting implications of various contract terms
- Experience managing cash flow and able to implement procedures to optimize profitability
- Exercise independent judgment and discretion with ability to identify issues (including profitability and risk), make recommendations for resolution, and able to resolve or escalate issues in a timely manner
- Must be self-starter, adaptable and flexible to operate with minimal direction and supervision while working in fast-paced and changing environment
- Able to maintain internal controls and confidentiality requirements when handling sensitive financial information
- Able to lead continuous improvement discussions and implement suggestions to improve overall finance operations
- Highly organized, detail oriented, maintain accuracy, self-check work and work of others, and meet deadlines
- Keen analytic ability to review, assess and interpret trends of large quantities of disparate financial data required
- Ability to educate others and reinforce compliance with company financial practices and policies
- Customer service mindset with professional verbal and written communication skills, ability to deliver and tailor communications to various organizational levels and stakeholders
- Proficient computer skills, financial systems applications, and Microsoft Office suite of applications, including advanced proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools to automate reconciliations, validate large data sets, and improve reporting accuracy, and collaborative tools (e.g., Teams, SharePoint)
- Familiar with electronic invoice systems (e.g., Textura), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems (e.g., SAP) and document management/approval workflow tools; ability to learn new systems quickly
- Understand Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools for financial analysis, data validation, and process automation desired, and demonstrate willingness to learn how to apply them to improve financial processes for efficiency and accuracy
- Limited travel
How To Start Your Journey With Turner Construction
We’re always looking for talented individuals who align with our positive culture and are passionate about their work. If you believe Turner Construction is the right fit for you, click "APPLY" on this posting and be sure to include your resume and cover letter.
Additional Information
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands, talk, and hear. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is regularly required to be mobile, and the employee occasionally travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office setting. The noise in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in an office setting. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works at construction work sites where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes, or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws
Thank you for your interest in Turner Construction! Due to the high volume of applicants, we can only respond to shortlisted; however, we will keep your information on file for future opportunities.
Turner Construction Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodations are available, including for applicants with disabilities, in the application and recruitment process, upon request. 
