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Project Coordinator (Infrastructure Construction)
Valard Construction
Port Hawkesbury, NS
- $80,000 to $108,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
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Commercial Manager (Bilingual English / French)
Valard Construction
Calgary, AB
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AB · Edmonton, Alberta
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Valard Construction
Sherwood Park, AB
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Valard Construction
Sherwood Park, AB
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Fleet Manager (Transmission)
Valard Construction
Winnipeg, MB
- Full-time
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Fleet Manager (Transmission)
Valard Construction
Headingley, MB
- Full-time
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Junior Project Controller
Valard Construction
AB · Edmonton, Alberta
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Junior Project Controller
Valard Construction
Calgary, AB
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Valard Construction
Calgary, AB
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Valard Construction
Sudbury, ON
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Project Manager / Senior Project Manager (Transmission Lines)
Valard Construction
Sault Ste. Marie, ON
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Valard Construction
Kitimat, BC
- Full-time
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Project Manager / Senior Project Manager (Transmission)
Valard Construction
Fort St. John, BC
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Valard Construction
AB · Edmonton, Alberta
- Full-time
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Valard Construction
Remote, Canada
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AB · Edmonton, Alberta
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Valard Construction
Toronto, ON
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Valard Construction
Port Hawkesbury, NS
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Project Coordinator (Transmission Line Construction)
Valard Construction
Markham, ON
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Project Quality Lead
Valard Construction
AB · Edmonton, Alberta
- Full-time
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Project Coordinator
Valard Construction
Calgary, AB
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Valard Construction

Director, Project Accounting

Edmonton, AB, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Experience: 10 years of progressive accounting experience, including 5+ years in a leadership role
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 14, 2026

Original job description

Our Finance group is currently looking to add a Director, Project Accounting, to our growing team, based in Edmonton, AB

Reporting to the CFO, we are seeking an experienced accounting leader who has knowledge and experience in project and divisional accounting within large-scale construction operations. This position owns divisional P&L accuracy and project accounting for each of Valard’s business lines and is responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with regulatory requirements, and effective financial management. It will lead a team of accounting professionals, implement best practices, and support strategic financial planning to drive financial performance.

Duties and Responsibilities

Oversee all project and divisional accounting functions, ensuring accurate financial reporting and regulatory compliance
Lead the month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing processes
Own divisional P&L accuracy and project accounting for each business line, including job structure set-up, cost control, work-in-progress review, revenue recognition and cost-to-complete forecasting
Standardize project accounting practices across all business units and hold Business Unit Controllers accountable to consistent standards
Set quality standards for percentage-of-completion accounting and approve significant estimate-at-completion adjustments
Lead the annual budgeting process and maintain financial forecasts and models
Own SOX control accountability
Directly manage and develop Business Unit Controllers
Maintain robust internal controls and mitigate financial risk across the divisions
Act as a key financial advisor to divisional leadership and senior management

Post-Secondary Education in Accounting, Finance or a related field
CPA designation required
10 years of progressive accounting experience, including 5+ years in a leadership role
Strong knowledge of GAAP / IFRS and construction revenue recognition principles
Demonstrated expertise with Job Costing Management, Project Analytics and WIP Reporting
Proficiency in financial management and ERP systems (JD Edwards or SAP preferred) and advanced Excel skills
Experience standardizing accounting practices across multiple business units

Preferred Skills / Qualifications

Experience in the utility or construction industry
Advanced degree such as an MBA

We offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that incorporates a complete range of employee benefits, including a 5% RRSP matching program, to ensure you have the tools necessary to manage, maintain, and improve your health and wellbeing.

About our Business

Valard Construction is Canada’s premier utility contractor providing comprehensive EPC+ (engineering, procurement, construction) and maintenance services to utilities, independent power producers, mining, oil and gas industries and rural electric associations. We have the capabilities, knowledge, and resources to take on any project, any size, any complexity, anywhere. We are also part of Quanta Services, the largest electrical power contractor in North America.

Valard Construction is an equal opportunity employer.

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Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level.

Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.

Valard Construction is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available on request during the recruitment process.

We do not use automated tools to screen applications. All hiring decisions involve human review. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

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Responsibilities

The Director of Project Accounting oversees all project and divisional accounting functions, ensuring accurate financial reporting and regulatory compliance. They are responsible for managing month-end processes, leading the annual budgeting process, and providing financial oversight for all business lines.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a CPA designation and at least 10 years of progressive accounting experience, with 5 years in a leadership role. Expertise in construction revenue recognition, job costing, and ERP systems is required.

Skills

Project accounting
Divisional accounting
Financial reporting
Regulatory compliance
P&L management
Job costing
Revenue recognition
Cost-to-complete forecasting
Budgeting
Financial forecasting
SOX compliance
Internal controls
ERP systems
JD Edwards
SAP
Excel

Benefits

5% RRSP matching program
Employee benefits

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Keywords

Project Accounting
Divisional Accounting
CPA
GAAP
IFRS
Construction
Utility
P&L
Job Costing
WIP Reporting
SOX
ERP
JD Edwards
SAP
Financial Planning
Budgeting
Forecasting
Revenue Recognition
Internal Controls
EPC+
Management
Leadership
Financial Reporting
Regulatory Compliance
Business Unit Controller

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