Junior Accountant & Project Controls

WHO ARE WE?

We've been serving clients for over 75 years. The companies that began independently and now form Dexterra Group have an outstanding record of supporting the infrastructure and built assets that play a vital role in our society and helping our clients achieve higher performance and productivity. Powered by passionate people, we bring the right teams with the right skills together – offering both experience and regional expertise so companies can operate their day to day, confidently and successfully.

WHAT’S THE ROLE?

We are seeking a Junior Accountant & Project Controls to support both operations finance and construction project delivery. Reporting to the Director of Operations, this role sits at the intersection of business finance, contract management, and project controls, providing end-to-end financial oversight across site development and hospitality operations.

The role is responsible for tracking financial performance and burn rates at the contract level, including both client agreements and subcontractor commitments, ensuring alignment between execution, cost performance, and forecast outcomes. This position partners closely with operations, project teams, and finance to drive disciplined, data-driven decision-making across all active and upcoming projects.

We look forward to meeting you! Please include a brief 2–4 sentence summary (at the very top of your resume or in a cover letter) highlighting the employer and role where you supported month-end close activities (including accruals and allocations) and one role where you performed project controls tasks as described in the key responsibilities below.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning, Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare monthly financial statements by contract, project, and business unit vs budget and forecast
• Perform variance analysis at contract and site level, identifying drivers and recommending corrective actions
• Support annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and long-range business planning
• Analyze site-level profitability, cost structures, and key financial KPIs

Project Controls & Contract-Level Financial Management

• Act as a project controls partner, supporting cost tracking, forecasting, and financial governance across projects
• Monitor and report on burn rates and financial performance for each signed contract, including:
• Client contracts (revenue, billing, margin performance)
• Subcontractor agreements (cost commitments, accruals, cost-to-complete)
• Maintain contract-level cost tracking models for both site development and hospitality operations
• Support cost-to-complete forecasting and early identification of financial risks and overruns
• Ensure alignment between contract scope, execution progress, and financial reporting

Operations Support & Business Partnering

• Partner with operations leadership and project teams to improve financial performance and cost discipline
• Provide insight into cost drivers, productivity, and operational efficiency
• Support decision-making through scenario analysis, business cases, and ad hoc financial modeling

Accounting, Close & Controls

• Support month-end close, including accruals, allocations, and revenue recognition considerations
• Assist with balance sheet reconciliations and general ledger review
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, SOX requirements, and internal financial controls
• Support audits and documentation for internal and external stakeholders

Reporting & Governance

• Prepare financial reporting packages for leadership and key stakeholders
• Develop and maintain standardized reporting for contract performance, burn rates, and project KPIs
• Ensure data integrity and consistency across financial and operational systems
• WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
• Competitive salary

Benefits package benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Growth and development opportunities

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WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Bachelor or Associate degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business

2+ years of financial analysis and/or project controls

Experience in contract or operations-based environments preferred

Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting

CPA (or working toward) is an asset

Advanced Excel (modeling, pivot tables, data analysis)

ERP systems experience (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Dynamics)

Experience with reporting/BI tools (Power BI, Tableau) is an asset

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

High attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Strong communication and stakeholder engagement

Ability to translate financial results into operational insights

Dexterra is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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