Foresight Recruitment Group is partnering with a growing, privately owned, project-based organization in Ottawa to recruit a senior accounting professional who can take real ownership of the finance function.
This is not a traditional transactional accounting role.
We are looking for someone who understands the financial story behind individual projects. Someone who can dig into WIP, job costing, margins, forecasts and variances, identify when something doesn’t look right, and confidently work with operational leaders to understand why.
The successful candidate will act as the senior accounting resource within the business, overseeing the full accounting cycle while helping strengthen reporting, systems, controls and financial processes as the organization continues to grow.
What you’ll be responsible for: Owning monthly WIP and job-cost accounting
Analyzing percentage of completion, earned revenue, cost-to-complete and project profitability
Identifying margin fade, cost overruns and unusual project variances
Leading month-end and year-end close
Preparing financial statements, management reporting and balance-sheet reconciliations
Budgeting, forecasting and cash-flow reporting
Working closely with Project Managers and Operations on project financial performance
Providing oversight across AP, AR and payroll
Supporting organizational bonus and incentive calculations
Strengthening internal controls, approval processes and accounting procedures
Improving reporting tools,



dashboards and data visibility
Identifying opportunities for automation and more efficient use of technology
Providing leadership with forward-looking financial insight and recommendations
What we’re looking for: 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
Strong hands-on WIP and job-cost accounting experience
Advanced QuickBooks Online skills
Advanced Excel skills
Experience managing month-end and year-end close
Strong financial reporting, reconciliation, budgeting and forecasting experience
Experience within construction, contracting, engineering, restoration or another project-based setting is strongly preferred
Strong professional written and verbal communication skills
The confidence to challenge inconsistencies and work directly with operational leaders
A proactive, analytical mindset. Someone who looks for root causes, not just corrections
Candidates may currently hold titles such as:
CPA designation or progression toward a CPA is an asset, but strong practical experience will also be considered.
What makes this opportunity particularly interesting is the growth potential. The organization is continuing to expand, and this role has a clear prospect to evolve into broader Controller-level responsibility over time.
We’re looking for someone who wants to help build and improve the accounting function, not simply inherit and maintain it.

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📌 Senior Project Accountant (Quebec City)
🏢 Foresight Recruitment Group
📍 Quebec City