Finance Project Controller

1 week ago


Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Arcadis Full time US$78,000 - US$97,500 per year
Description

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world's most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

  • To operate in a team environment with a focus on project accounting activities of the full project lifecycle, resulting in effective business partnering throughout the business
  • Operating collaboratively between the technical resources and the wider Finance team
  • To assist in the effective management of projects through compliance with company procedure, whilst delivering best practice and applying Project Management principles
  • To assist in ensuring Arcadis business systems are updated and maintained on a regular basis, and provide accurate financial information
  • To ensure that cash management activities are a constant focus, with a continuous pursuit of improving cash flow by maximising billing and debt collection on projects
  • To drive continuous improvement in the development of Financial Processes and Financial systems
  • To ensure a superior health and safety perspective in everything the team does

Role accountabilities:

The main responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:

  • Maintain and update project financials in Oracle, ensuring accuracy and compliance with IFRS.
  • Monitor receivables, WIP, and project cash flow; maximize billing and support debt collection.
  • Support monthly project reviews, providing financial insight and identifying risks.
  • Build strong relationships with Project Managers, providing guidance on financial processes and ERP systems.
  • Review and improve business processes
  • Ensure project documentation is complete and meets quality standards.
  • Promote and ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or similar; 5+ years' relevant experience.
  • Designation (CPA or equivalent) preferred.
  • Proficient in Excel and ERP systems (Oracle, Power BI desirable).
  • Experience in medium/large organizations and project/commercial finance roles.

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It's why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You'll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you'll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.


The salary range for this position is  $78,000 - $97,500. The base salary represents Arcadis' hiring range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as location, skills, experience, and qualification for the role.

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