Accounting Manager
Moncton, NB
Reference #HL – BHC – 9426
Established in 1993, our client Birch Hill Construction is a well‑respected construction company delivering water & sewer development, subdivision, and commercial construction projects across the Greater Moncton area, Prince Edward Island, and Atlantic Canada. With a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and long‑standing client relationships, Birch Hill continues to grow in scale and project complexity while maintaining a collaborative, hands‑on culture.
Birch Hill Construction is seeking an Accounting Manager to join its Moncton, NB office and oversee day-to-day accounting operations. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong internal controls, and supporting project-based accounting activities. The Accounting Manager will lead and develop a team of three accounting professionals and work closely with the Director of Finance on ad hoc projects and strategic initiatives.
Responsibilities will include:
The ideal candidate will possess:
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance leader to join a fast-growing organization and make a meaningful impact. If you're looking to play a key role within a talented team, we encourage you to connect with us for more details or apply today.
Moncton, NB
Reference #HL – BHC – 9426
Established in 1993, our client Birch Hill Construction is a well‑respected construction company delivering water & sewer development, subdivision, and commercial construction projects across the Greater Moncton area, Prince Edward Island, and Atlantic Canada. With a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and long‑standing client relationships, Birch Hill continues to grow in scale and project complexity while maintaining a collaborative, hands‑on culture.
Birch Hill Construction is seeking an Accounting Manager to join its Moncton, NB office and oversee day-to-day accounting operations. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong internal controls, and supporting project-based accounting activities. The Accounting Manager will lead and develop a team of three accounting professionals and work closely with the Director of Finance on ad hoc projects and strategic initiatives.
Responsibilities will include:
- Oversee monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes to ensure accurate, timely financial reporting in accordance with ASPE and internal accounting policies
- Review and reconcile general ledger accounts, including job cost, WIP, inventory, fixed assets, accruals, and project-related balances
- Prepare and review financial reporting packages, variance analyses, and management reports to support operational decision-making
- Manage full-cycle job cost accounting, including percentage-of-completion reporting, WIP schedules, contract setup, billing, revenue recognition, and retainage tracking
- Partner closely with Project Managers and Operations to review job performance, costs, change orders, margins, and cash flow, proactively identifying project risks and opportunities
- Supervise, mentor, and develop a small accounting team, providing delegation, coaching, performance feedback, and support for ongoing development
- Maintain and strengthen internal controls while identifying and implementing process improvements, workflow efficiencies, and system enhancements
- Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and financial institutions, supporting audit, tax, and statutory compliance requirements including sales and payroll tax filings
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business
- CPA designation required
- 10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience
- Construction or project-based industry experience strongly preferred
- Strong knowledge of ASPE, job costing, WIP, and percentage of completion accounting
- Proven experience with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
- Experience managing banking relationships, audits, and external advisors
- Demonstrated ability to partner with operations and influence decision making
- Strong leadership, communication, and business acumen
- High integrity, sound judgment, and a hands-on leadership style
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance leader to join a fast-growing organization and make a meaningful impact. If you're looking to play a key role within a talented team, we encourage you to connect with us for more details or apply today.
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For more information about this exciting opportunity please contact Heather Labucki, Partner, Jason Ozon, Senior Consultant, at jozon@kbrs.ca. If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please let Jason know.
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For more information about this exciting opportunity please contact Heather Labucki, Partner, Jason Ozon, Senior Consultant, at jozon@kbrs.ca. If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please let Jason know.
Meridia Recruitment Solutions connects leading organizations with top talent by building strong relationships and creating ideal matches with candidates because we are only successful when you are. We appreciate your interest in this opportunity.
To learn more about Meridia Recruitment Solutions, our job opportunities, and career advice we invite you to explore our site and subscribe for career alerts.
