Accountant

DNM is looking for a Certified Professional Accountant to help support our continued growth

Position Summary

The Accountant is responsible for the oversight, integrity, and strategic management of the company's financial operations within a rapidly growing commercial and residential construction/MEP environment. This role ensures accurate financial reporting, effective job costing and work-in-progress (WIP) tracking, regulatory compliance, and strong internal controls.

The Accountant plays a critical role in supporting business growth by providing timely financial insight, improving processes and systems, and partnering closely with ownership, project managers, and external advisors. This position combines hands-on accounting responsibilities with higher-level financial analysis and leadership support, and is expected to evolve as the organization continues to scale.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting, Analysis, and Oversight

• Prepare, review, and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
• Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of all financial reporting.
• Analyze financial performance, including revenue, margins, overhead, and cash flow, and identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Prepare management reports and financial summaries to support decision-making by ownership and senior leadership.
• Support annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes, including variance analysis and updates.

Job Costing, WIP, and Project Accounting

• Oversee job costing for all commercial and residential construction and MEP projects.
• Ensure all project-related costs and revenues are accurately coded, recorded, and reported.
• Manage WIP reporting and percentage-of-completion accounting, ensuring consistency with contracts and accounting standards.
• Review job cost reports and margin analysis, identifying issues such as cost overruns, underbilling, or billing discrepancies.
• Collaborate with project managers to review forecasts, change orders, and project profitability.
• Support progress billing, holdbacks, and residential draw schedules in accordance with contract terms and regulatory requirements.

Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Cash Flow Management

• Oversee accounts payable and receivable processes to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
• Review and approve vendor payments and client invoices.
• Monitor accounts receivable aging and support collection efforts where required.
• Manage cash flow forecasting and monitoring to ensure the company can meet operational and growth-related obligations.
• Support banking relationships, including reporting requirements and financing needs.

Regulatory Compliance, Taxation, and Filings

• Oversee the preparation and review of HST/GST returns, payroll remittances, WSIB premiums, and other statutory filings.
• Ensure corporate income tax filings are prepared accurately and on time, coordinating with external tax advisors.
• Maintain compliance with federal, provincial, and industry-specific regulatory requirements.
• Ensure all required documentation is maintained to support audits, tax reviews, and regulatory inquiries.

Month-End, Year-End, and Audit Management

• Lead the month-end close process, including review of reconciliations, accruals, and journal entries.
• Ensure all balance sheet accounts are reconciled and supported.
• Prepare schedules, working papers, and documentation for year-end close.
• Coordinate with external accountants and auditors, acting as the primary internal point of contact.
• Address audit findings and implement recommended improvements where appropriate.

Internal Controls, Policies, and Process Improvement

• Design, implement, and maintain strong internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure financial accuracy.
• Develop and document accounting policies, procedures, and workflows.
• Identify inefficiencies, risks, or control gaps and recommend practical improvements.
• Support the selection, implementation, and optimization of accounting and construction management systems.
• Ensure financial processes can scale effectively as the business grows.

Leadership Support and Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Serve as a trusted financial advisor to ownership and senior leadership.
• Provide financial insight to support strategic initiatives, growth planning, and operational decision-making.
• Work closely with project management, operations, and administrative teams to align financial processes with business needs.
• Support mentoring and guidance of junior accounting or administrative staff as applicable.

Education and Qualifications

• CPA designation (required).
• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in construction, MEP, or project-based environments.
• Strong understanding of job costing, WIP accounting, and construction-specific financial practices.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in commercial and residential construction or MEP industries.
• Hands-on experience with progress billing, holdbacks, and residential draw schedules.
• Experience working in a growth-stage or entrepreneurial organization.
• Familiarity with construction accounting software and ERP systems.
• Experience supporting system implementations or process transformations.

Core Competencies

• Financial Integrity: Maintains accurate, compliant, and reliable financial records and reporting.
• Analytical Thinking: Translates financial data into actionable insight.
• Attention to Detail: Ensures precision across all accounting and reporting activities.
• Organization: Effectively manages deadlines, priorities, and complex financial processes.
• Communication: Clearly communicates financial information to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• Confidentiality: Handles sensitive financial information with discretion and professionalism.
• Accountability: Takes ownership of financial outcomes, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Working Conditions

• Standard office hours with additional hours required during month-end, year-end, audits, or peak reporting periods.
• Office-based role with frequent interaction across departments.
• Extended periods of computer and desk work.
• Occasional lifting of files or documents up to 20 lbs.

Health & Safety

• Promote and support a safe working environment by following all company policies and procedures.
• Participate in safety meetings, training sessions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Report hazards, incidents, or unsafe conditions promptly to management.