Director, Project Accounting

ABOUT US

STRIVE is a Vancouver based recruitment firm offering recruitment solutions in the specialist areas of Accounting Finance, Corporate Administration, Operations and Technology. We are passionate about recruitment at STRIVE and commit to offering an upfront, genuine and consultative approach to everything we do which is a big reason as to why we have been successful.

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.