About Contemporary Calgary and the Opportunity

We believe that art is essential. Contemporary Calgary exists to create a place of wonder and belonging where everyone is invited to imagine, learn, and understand one another and the world we share, through the power of contemporary art.

With the Centennial Planetarium Transformation Project underway and expected to be completed in 2030, we are seeking a Capital Project Accountant to provide disciplined financial oversight for this major, multi-year investment. The successful candidate will partner closely with project leadership, contractors, consultants and funders, maintaining robust controls, reliable forecasts and transparent reporting from the construction phase through to close-out.

Contemporary Calgary is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse, respectful and inclusive environment that is reflective of the community we serve. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates for this position.

Key Responsibilities

Project Financial Management

● Capture cost breakdown structure, commitments, contracts, change orders,

contingencies, forecasts and cash flow in an integrated project-accounting

system reconciled to the general ledger.

● Monitor actual and forecast costs, calculate variances and

estimate-at-completion; promptly identify cost overruns, funding gaps and other

financial risks.

● Establish and maintain effective project controls, approval workflows,

documentation standards and segregation of duties.

Funding Administration, Grants and Lending

● Maintain donor-restricted contributions, lender requirements and multi-source

funding agreements; track eligible costs, matching requirements, reporting

deadlines and restrictions.

● Support funding draws, bridge-financing proposals and cash planning. Maintain

audit-ready records for all funding sources.

Payments, Contracts and Change Control

● Review invoices, progress draws,



statutory holdbacks, change orders, and

contractor payments for contractual compliance, approvals, coding, taxes and

support documentation.

● Maintain contract and commitment registers and support procurement/RFP

process by assessing financial capacity, insurance, bonding and administrative

controls.

● Quantify the financial impact of proposed changes and confirm budget and

funding availability before commitments are made.

● Maintain Project Accounting Systems suitable for project funders, ensuring timely

and accurate reporting.

Audit and Compliance Management

● Maintain complete records, reconciliations and audit trails; coordinate project,

funder and external audits; support compliance with accounting policies, funding

agreements, contracts and applicable tax requirements.

Stakeholder Collaboration and Financial Advice

● Meet regularly with the Project Manager and collaborate with architects,

contractors, consultants, funders, and the organization's leadership to resolve

issues and support informed decisions.

● Attend committee and Board meetings as required and communicate complex

financial matters clearly to both financial and non-financial audiences.

Capital Asset and Project Close-Out Accounting

● Plan for project close-out, including financial reconciliation, asset-component

tracking and capitalization, warranty/deficiency financial tracking, and release of

remaining commitments and deficiencies. Support final funder reporting.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

Required Skills & Qualifications





● Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or related field.

● Holds a Canadian Chartered Professional Accountant (“CPA”) designation in

good standing.

● At least five years of progressive accounting, reporting and financial-control

experience including material responsibility for a large capital, construction or

infrastructure project.

● Demonstrated experience with project budgeting, commitments, forecasting,

cash flow, progress draws, holdbacks, change orders, restricted funding, audit

support and capital-asset accounting.

● Proven experience working on a major project involving multiple tiers of public

funding (municipal, provincial, federal).

● Ability to operate as a senior finance resource: exercising sound judgement,

designing and improving controls, constructively challenging assumptions,

identifying emerging risks, translating analysis into clear recommendations.

● Advanced Excel and financial-modeling skills with strong proficiency in

accounting and project-cost systems and the ability to build reliable reporting

processes.

● Strong organization, accuracy, communication and relationship management

skills; able to manage competing deadlines and confidential information with

minimum supervision.

● Clearance on a Police Information Check.

● Reside in Calgary or the surrounding area.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

● Experience with Quickbooks Online, project-accounting software, ERP systems,

Microsoft Office Suite or Google Workspace.

● Experience in the not-for-profit or publicly-funded sectors or arts & culture

industry.

Pay: Up to $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Work Location: In person

📌 Capital Project Accountant (Downtown)
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