Project Financial Advisor, ERI (Project Accountant)

WSP
Montreal, Canada
On-site

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for project accounting professionals who manage financial lifecycles and collaborate with cross-functional teams, particularly those with experience in professional services and enterprise systems like Oracle.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 3+ years in project accounting and a bachelor’s degree in administration or accounting
    — “A bachelor’s degree in administration or accounting. At least 3 years of experience in project accounting”
  • Professionals with experience in professional services and project-based accounting
    — “Knowledge of the professional services industry, project-based accounting”
  • Individuals comfortable with enterprise resource planning systems and Oracle
    — “Knowledge of Oracle, which would be considered an asset”

Things to consider

  • The role requires frequent collaboration with billing and project delivery teams
    — “Understand the commercial, billing, and payment terms of projects and [REDACTED] a liaison with the Billing team”
  • Geographic compensation differences may affect salary expectations
    — “NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $81,100 – $107,700”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with financial lifecycle management and project setup processes
    — “Assist Project Managers throughout the financial lifecycle of a project”
  • Demonstrate expertise in financial reviews and compliance with accounting standards
    — “Lead financial reviews for projects to ensure compliance with accounting standards”
  • Emphasize skills in using project analysis tools, dashboards, and Oracle systems
    — “Train and educate Project Delivery Teams on the use of project analysis tools, dashboards, Oracle”
  • Showcase ability to prepare and analyze variances in project costs and revenue
    — “Prepare and analyze variances relating to project costs and revenue”
  • Demonstrate experience with audit requirements and financial reporting
    — “Assist with external and internal project audit requirements”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Support and oversight on a portfolio of projects
  • Financial reviews for projects
  • Training and educating project delivery teams
Typical background
Bachelor’s degree in administration or accountingAt least 3 years of experience in project accounting

Skills & requirements

Required

Project AccountingFinancial ManagementProject-based AccountingEnterprise Resource Planning SystemsFinancial AnalysisProject Management

Preferred

Oracle

Stack & domain

Project AccountingFinancial ManagementOracleProject Analysis ToolsProject Lifecycle ManagementProfessional JudgmentInterpersonal SkillsCommunicationTeamworkFinanceAccountingProject Management

About the role

Original posting from WSP

What if you could redefine what’s possible? With us, you can.With us, you can. You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it.We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers.With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science-based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions.We are pathfinders and impact makers.We are Visioneers.We are WSP. 

The OpportunityAs a Project Financial Advisor, ERI, commonly referred to as a Project Accountant; you will support the financial health of projects that shape communities across Canada. You will bring clarity and consistency to project financials, helping project teams stay on track and enabling leaders to make informed, sound decisions. 

Your ImpactIn this role, you will:Provide support and oversight on a portfolio of projects with multiple Project Managers across business units.Attend regular meetings with the Project Delivery Team regarding the financial status of projects.Lead financial reviews for projects to ensure compliance with accounting standards and corporate policies.Assist Project Managers throughout the financial lifecycle of a project, including setup, monitoring, updating, and closure.Accurately reflect each project’s financial status by ensuring the timely recording of all cost and revenue transactions.Ensure projects are set up and updated accurately, mirror the as-sold price, cost, and margin of the contract, and have addenda, change orders, and purchase orders that support the contract value loaded in the system.Work with the Project Delivery Team to ensure timely project reviews are performed, Estimates to Complete and Estimates at Completion are prepared and updated, and financial issues related to earnings, cash flow, and reporting are addressed.Assess project financial risks and assist with updating project risk registers and revenue adjustment forms as needed.Train and educate Project Delivery Teams on the use of project analysis tools, dashboards, Oracle, and other relevant systems.Apply in-depth knowledge of the company’s revenue and costing methodologies while providing financial expertise to the Project Delivery Team.Assist with external and internal project audit requirements.Understand the commercial, billing, and payment terms of projects and act as a liaison with the Billing team to ensure invoices are prepared and sent to clients in a timely manner.Assist the Controller with project-related reserves, including Estimate at Completion adjustments, accounts receivable, work in progress, legal claims, and pro formas.Support the Controller during month-end close activities as required.Prepare and analyze variances relating to project costs and revenue.Provide financial assistance during bid and pursuit phases as required.Prepare ad hoc financial reports for the Controller and management.

The Skills That Set You ApartYou bring:A bachelor’s degree in administration or accounting.At least 3 years of experience in project accounting and in financial and operational management.Knowledge of the professional services industry, project-based accounting, and enterprise resource planning systems.The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities.Demonstrated professional judgment and strong interpersonal skills.Excellent command of Microsoft Windows tools.Excellent spoken and written English.Knowledge of Oracle, which would be considered an asset. 

Why Choose WSP?We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.Proudly Canadian: we are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.A global community of brilliant minds: your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.Limitless opportunities start here. Whether it’s across the country or around the globe, we help you tailor your role to match your ambition, because your growth drives ours.Flexible work, real balance: we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours.#WeAreWSP 

CompensationAB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $89,800 – $118,900

MB & ON: $81,900 – $112,800

NB, NL, NS, PE & QC: $81,100 – $107,700

Disclosure:

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes. 

Make Your Mark with WSPIf you are driven by purpose, financial excellence, and the opportunity to help project teams succeed, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and bring your project-finance expertise to work that shapes communities across Canada.

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It’s why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what’s possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers.

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At WSP, you’ll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose.

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Please Note:

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Full details here.

Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Full details here.

Source: WSP careers

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