Business Analyst

At Colliers Project Leaders, we deliver capital project solutions to fulfill our clients’ needs across the built environment. The work we do makes a difference in communities and for the people who live there. We have a passion for it.

Our commitment to realizing our clients' vision inspires us to look beyond the immediate – to the possibilities of what we can achieve together. We are 17,000 projects and counting – improving lives and helping shape the growth of sustainable, progressive and inclusive communities.

Your role

Join our team as a Business Analyst with the Accounting team in Ottawa.

The Business Analyst will play a key role in supporting the Business Process Team by combining expertise in project accounting and data analysis. This position is responsible for developing a comprehensive understanding of project lifecycle processes, including project setup and transaction and data flow.

The Business Analyst will work closely with the Project Accounting and Corporate Accounting teams with respect to project accounting, reporting and analysis.  In addition, the Business Analyst will support business process improvements, system enhancements, and testing initiatives to ensure data integrity and operational effectiveness across the organization.

• Obtain a thorough understanding of the end-to-end project lifecycle within the accounting environment, including master data, project setup, and transactions.
• Analyze and interpret project-related data flows to ensure accuracy, completeness, efficiency and compliance with established policies.
• Investigate data issues, identify root causes, and collaborate with various groups to improve data quality.
• Develop, review and analyze reports to support various major clients.
• Standardize and improve analyses and reports to monitor performance and trends.
• Support the month-end closing processes by preparing necessary documentation and ensuring accurate financial data for reporting purposes.
• Support forecasting and annual budgeting processes.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to evaluate, test, and implement process and system enhancements related to project accounting.
• Support ERP upgrades, system implementations, and automation initiatives by acting as a subject matter expert for project accounting data and reporting requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in project accounting, financial analysis, or business process improvement.
• Solid understanding of project accounting principles, including project setup, billing, revenue recognition, and cost allocation.
• Expert in Microsoft Excel and proficient in other analytical/reporting tools.
• Experience with system testing, ERP implementation, or automation initiatives.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at various levels.
• Knowledge of internal controls, compliance requirements, and best practices in project accounting.

Don’t have every single qualification? We know that some people are less likely to apply for a job unless they are a perfect match. At Colliers Project Leaders, we’re not looking for “perfect matches.” We’re looking to welcome people to our diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace.  So, if you’re excited about this role but don’t have every single qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. Whether it’s this role or another one, you may be just the right candidate.

What you can expect:

• An opportunity to truly impact our communities
• A flexible work environment
• A comprehensive onboarding experience
• Significant professional development, training, and a mentorship program
• A paid volunteer day
• An environment where people feel welcome, heard and included, regardless of their differences
• And much more!

Join our team of difference-makers and help shape the growth of dynamic communities.

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