Junior Accountant & Project Controls

Company DescriptionWHO ARE WE? We've been serving clients for over 75 years. The companies that began independently and now form Dexterra Group have an outstanding record of supporting the infrastructure and built assets that play a vital role in our society and helping our clients achieve higher performance and productivity. Powered by passionate people, we bring the right teams with the right skills together – offering both experience and regional expertise so companies can operate their day to day, confidently and successfully.Job DescriptionWHAT’S THE ROLE?We are seeking a Junior Accountant & Project Controls to support both operations finance and construction project delivery. Reporting to the Director of Operations, this role sits at the intersection of business finance, contract management, and project controls, providing end-to-end financial oversight across site development and hospitality operations.The role is responsible for tracking financial performance and burn rates at the contract level, including both client agreements and subcontractor commitments, ensuring alignment between execution, cost performance, and forecast outcomes. This position partners closely with operations, project teams, and finance to drive disciplined, data-driven decision-making across all active and upcoming projects.We look forward to meeting you! Please include a brief 2–4 sentence summary (at the very top of your resume or in a cover letter) highlighting the employer and role where you supported month-end close activities (including accruals and allocations) and one role where you performed project controls tasks as described in the key responsibilities below. Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Planning, Reporting & AnalysisPrepare monthly financial statements by contract, project, and business unit vs budget and forecastPerform variance analysis at contract and site level, identifying drivers and recommending corrective actionsSupport annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and long-range business planningAnalyze site-level profitability, cost structures, and key financial KPIsProject Controls & Contract-Level Financial ManagementAct as a project controls partner, supporting cost tracking, forecasting, and financial governance across projectsMonitor and report on burn rates and financial performance for each signed contract, including:Client contracts (revenue, billing, margin performance)Subcontractor agreements (cost commitments, accruals, cost-to-complete)Maintain contract-level cost tracking models for both site development and hospitality operationsSupport cost-to-complete forecasting and early identification of financial risks and overrunsEnsure alignment between contract scope, execution progress, and financial reportingOperations Support & Business PartneringPartner with operations leadership and project teams to improve financial performance and cost disciplineProvide insight into cost drivers, productivity, and operational efficiencySupport decision-making through scenario analysis, business cases, and ad hoc financial modelingAccounting, Close & ControlsSupport month-end close, including accruals, allocations, and revenue recognition considerationsAssist with balance sheet reconciliations and general ledger reviewEnsure compliance with U.S. GAAP, SOX requirements, and internal financial controlsSupport audits and documentation for internal and external stakeholdersReporting & GovernancePrepare financial reporting packages for leadership and key stakeholdersDevelop and maintain standardized reporting for contract performance, burn rates, and project KPIsEnsure data integrity and consistency across financial and operational systemsWHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?Competitive salaryBenefits package benefits401(k) with company matchPaid time offGrowth and development opportunitiesFollow Dexterra Group on LinkedIn.QualificationsWHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?Bachelor or Associate degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business2+ years of financial analysis and/or project controlsExperience in contract or operations-based environments preferredKnowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reportingCPA (or working toward) is an assetAdvanced Excel (modeling, pivot tables, data analysis)ERP systems experience (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Dynamics)Experience with reporting/BI tools (Power BI, Tableau) is an assetStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsHigh attention to detailAbility to manage multiple prioritiesStrong communication and stakeholder engagementAbility to translate financial results into operational insightsAdditional InformationDexterra is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.#IND1 Compensation: USD 70000 - USD 80000 - yearly