Accounting Manager

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The Finance & Commercial Risk team plays a critical role in supporting operational and strategic decision-making, ensuring financial accuracy, managing commercial and contractual risk, and partnering closely with leadership to drive strong business outcomes.

The Accounting Manager provides strategic financial leadership and oversees district accounting operations, ensuring strong internal controls, reliable reporting, and effective execution of core accounting processes. This role is ideal for a proven people leader who can develop talent, drive operational excellence, and ensure accounting activities are completed in alignment with company policies, regulatory requirements, and business needs.

Here's how an Accounting Manager for PCL Industrial Services, Inc. contributes to our team: Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop the accounting team by setting clear expectations and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and growth   Delegate and coordinate activities effectively, supporting the development of team members through mentoring and guidance   Oversee, monitor, and be accountable for key accounting functions such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger, and month-end/year-end close   Ensure accounting submissions and financial deliverables are completed accurately and on time; follow up on issues, problems, and discrepancies   Deliver timely financial reporting and provide insights that support leadership decision-making, including ad hoc analysis as needed   Identify risks, opportunities, and performance drivers, providing forward-looking analysis to help the district anticipate issues and capitalize on opportunities   Lead planning and forecasting cycles, ensuring alignment with district and corporate goals   Works closely with the district to provide general guidance and expertise on contract/ subcontracts, including interpretation of contract/subcontract documents, and negotiating subcontract changes. Manage the district financial cycle and working capital in accordance with company policies, recommending improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness   Maintain strong internal controls and oversee audits (internal/external as applicable), compliance activities, and required regulatory documentation   Oversee required documentation (e.g., insurance, bonding, SDI, workers compensation, statutory declarations, lien waivers) to ensure it is complete and maintained appropriately   Drive accounting system and process improvements to enhance accuracy, scalability, and operational efficiency    Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA preferred   5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership/supervisory experience managing an accounting function or team   Strong understanding of full-cycle accounting and financial reporting   Construction or related industry experience preferred   Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting   Expert knowledge and understanding of full-cycle accounting, with the ability to teach and mentor more junior staff. Effective verbal and written communication, including the ability to present financial information to leadership   Strong organizational and time-management skills with attention to detail and deadline discipline   ERP and reporting tool proficiency; Oracle preferred   Your Work Has Purpose Here   PCL projects are where life happens, where communities connect, careers begin, and progress is made. Regardless of the type