Project Accountant handling the financial management of Stantec's projects to ensure compliance with controls and reporting. Building relationships with internal partners and providing exceptional service.
About the role
- Senior Accountant responsible for maintaining financial records and ensuring compliance in a quantum technology company. Collaborating across departments and supporting strategic financial initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with accounting standards.
- Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
- Prepare GAAP-compliant financial statements and management reports.
- Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts across entities and currencies.
- Ensure accurate accounting for fixed assets, inventory, and capitalized R&D costs.
- Partner with department heads to track project costs, grants, and capital projects.
- Support compliance and reporting for government-funded research and development initiatives.
- Provide detailed analysis on cost structures, product margins, and project-level spend.
- Coordinate and prepare audit documentation for external auditors.
- Ensure internal controls are designed and operating effectively.
- Maintain compliance with tax, grant, and statutory reporting requirements across jurisdictions.
- Support ERP implementation and optimization efforts to improve automation and accuracy.
- Enhance accounting workflows, ensuring scalability as the company expands globally.
- Work closely with FP&A to provide financial insights and forecast support.
- Collaborate with procurement and operations to ensure accurate accruals and cost allocations.
- Collaborate with R&D teams to align financial reporting with project milestones and funding cycles.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or equivalent certification strongly preferred.
- 4–7 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in technology, manufacturing, or scientific R&D environments.
- Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting standards.
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, or similar).
- Proficiency in Excel and strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic setting.
- Preferred Experience: Exposure to grant accounting, government compliance, or cost accounting.
- Experience with multi-entity or international consolidation.
- Familiarity with manufacturing, research funding, or capital project accounting.
- Previous experience in deep-tech, hardware, or quantum technology environments
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Unlimited PTO
- Generous company 10% pension contribution regardless of employee contribution
- Cycle to work and Technology schemes
- Incentive Stock Option Plan
- BUPA Private Healthcare Insurance once probationary period is successfully completed
- Up to 10% travel may be required
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