Capital Project Accountant

About Contemporary Calgary and the Opportunity We believe that art is essential. Contemporary Calgary exists to create a place of wonder and belonging where everyone is invited to imagine, learn, and understand one another and the world we share, through the power of contemporary art. With the Centennial Planetarium Transformation Project underway and expected to be completed in 2030, we are seeking a Capital Project Accountant to provide disciplined financial oversight for this major, multi-year investment. The successful candidate will partner closely with project leadership, contractors, consultants and funders, maintaining strong controls, reliable forecasts and transparent reporting from the construction phase through to close-out. Contemporary Calgary is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse, respectful and inclusive environment that is reflective of the community we serve. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates for this position. Key Responsibilities Project Financial Management ● Capture cost breakdown structure, commitments, contracts, change orders, contingencies, forecasts and cash flow in an integrated project-accounting system reconciled to the general ledger. ● Monitor actual and forecast costs, calculate variances and estimate-at-completion; promptly identify cost overruns, funding gaps and other financial risks. ● Establish and maintain effective project controls, approval workflows, documentation standards and segregation of duties. Funding Administration, Grants and Lending ● Maintain donor-restricted contributions, lender requirements and multi-source funding agreements; track eligible costs, matching requirements, reporting deadlines and restrictions. ● Support funding draws, bridge-financing proposals and cash planning. Maintain audit-ready records for all funding sources. Payments, Contracts and Change Control ● Review invoices, progress draws, statutory holdbacks, change orders, and contractor payments for contractual compliance, approvals, coding, taxes and support documentation. ● Maintain contract and commitment registers and support procurement/RFP process by assessing financial capacity, insurance, bonding and administrative controls. ● Quantify the financial impact of proposed changes and confirm budget and funding availability before commitments are made. ● Maintain Project Accounting Systems suitable for project funders, ensuring timely and accurate reporting. Audit and Compliance Management ● Maintain complete records, reconciliations and audit trails; coordinate project, funder and external audits; support compliance with accounting policies, funding agreements, contracts and applicable tax requirements. Stakeholder Collaboration and Financial Advice ● Meet regularly with the Project Manager and collaborate with architects, contractors, consultants, funders, and the organization's leadership to resolve issues and support informed decisions. ● Attend committee and Board meetings as required and communicate complex financial matters clearly to both financial and non-financial audiences. Capital Asset and Project Close-Out Accounting ● Plan for project close-out, including financial reconciliation, asset-component tracking and capitalization, warranty/deficiency financial tracking, and release of remaining commitments and deficiencies. Support final funder reporting. Skills, Experience and Qualifications Required Skills & Qualifications ● Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or related field. ● Holds a Canadian Chartered Professional Accountant (“CPA”) designation in good standing. ● At least five years of progressive accounting, reporting and financial-control experience including material responsibility for a large capital, construction or infrastructure project. ● Demonstrated experience with project budgeting, commitments, forecasting, cash flow, progress draws, holdbacks, change orders, restricted funding, audit support …

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