Project Accountant/Cost Controller
British Columbia, British Columbia
•Accounting & Finance
•Contract
•01/14/2026
•283465
Our Client is currently searching for a Project Accounting / Cost Analyst to join its Projects Group in Vancouver. This 12-month contract role will support multiple projects across a diverse project portfolio, providing project accounting and cost control support within a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
The successful candidate will bring a confident, proactive approach and the ability to work effectively within a matrixed organization.
Pay Rate: $35-40/hour
Key Responsibilities
At Aplin — together with our brands CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment — we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers.
The successful candidate will bring a confident, proactive approach and the ability to work effectively within a matrixed organization.
Pay Rate: $35-40/hour
Key Responsibilities
- Support project accounting and cost control functions across multiple projects within the company's project portfolio
- Monitor, track, and analyze project costs, forecasts, and financial performance
- Prepare cost reports, variance analysis, and financial summaries for project and leadership teams
- Partner with engineering, procurement, and construction stakeholders to support financial governance
- Support financial processes during the company’s transition and ongoing use of project systems, including Unifier and SAP
- Contribute to continuous improvement of project accounting and cost control processes
- Experience working within an owner’s team environment or with an EPC or EPCM organization, supporting project accounting and/or project controls
- Strong leadership presence with an assertive, proactive communication style
- Ability to work effectively in a matrixed organization, reporting technically to one leader and operationally to another
- CPA designation not required; actively working toward CPA is an asset
- Experience with Unifier is an asset; not required
- Exposure to SAP or ERP systems is beneficial
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced project environment
At Aplin — together with our brands CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment — we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers.
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