Director, Project Accounting

THE ROLE

This is a rare opportunity for a senior project finance leader to step into a highly visible, enterprise-level role with a long-established Vancouver-based real estate developer. The organization is known for delivering complex, design-forward residential and mixed-use projects and is entering a phase where strong financial leadership across development is critical. Reporting directly to the CFO, this role sits at the intersection of project execution, capital, and strategy. You’ll be a trusted partner to Development, Construction, and Executive Leadership, influencing decisions from feasibility through completion.

As Director, Project Finance & Accounting, you will provide end-to-end financial leadership across the development portfolio. This includes project feasibility, proforma oversight, forecasting, cash flow management, lender reporting, and team leadership.

This role is well-suited to someone who has already operated at a Senior Manager or Director level and is comfortable owning outcomes, improving processes, and leading people in a fast-moving development environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Acting as the financial lead for development projects from early feasibility through construction and close-out
• Reviewing and challenging project proformas, assumptions, construction budgets, and financing structures
• Partnering closely with Development and Construction leaders to monitor budgets, forecasts, and cost variances
• Overseeing project cash flow and draw management across multiple funding sources
• Delivering clear, timely financial reporting to executive leadership and project stakeholders
• Supporting construction financing, lender relationships, audits, and external reporting requirements
• Identifying financial risk and implementing mitigation strategies across the portfolio
• Leading, mentoring, and developing a high-performing project finance and accounting team
• Driving continuous improvement, automation, and scalability within project accounting processes

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• 5+ years of leadership experience in project finance / project accounting, primarily within real estate development or construction
• Experience operating at a Senior Manager or Director level, with real leadership accountability
• CPA designation (or equivalent)
• Strong understanding of development proformas, construction cash flow, lender reporting, and cost controls
• Proven ability to improve and scale accounting processes in a growing organization
• Confident communicator who can partner effectively with non-finance stakeholders
• Hands-on, solutions-oriented, and comfortable in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment

Why This Role

• High visibility and direct access to executive leadership
• Meaningful influence over major development decisions
• Opportunity to lead, build, and elevate a capable project finance team
• Long-term stability with a respected, well-capitalized developer
• Competitive compensation aligned to senior-level impact

If you’re a senior finance leader with project/ development accounting experience and are interested in having a conversation about this role, we’d welcome the opportunity to connect.