Finance and Business Reporting Analyst

CPCS Advisors to infrastructure leaders
Better infrastructure solutions. Better lives.

Position details
Title:Finance and Business Reporting Analyst
Status:Temporary full-time maternity leave replacement (18 months with possibility of extension)
Location:Ottawa
Annual salary range:$80000 to $85000 Canadian dollars

Who we are
At CPCS were collaborative fun and deeply dedicated advisors that are shaping the development of infrastructure because the world depends on good infrastructure to function. And good infrastructure can look like this:

• Connecting people to family work healthcare education and more through safe and reliable transit.
• Creating access to clean sources of energy in countries where access is not commonplace opening opportunities for the use of healthcare and education technologies.
• Making better use of existing transport infrastructure through policy or regulatory solutions to reduce congestion.

Our mission is exactly this: Finding the better solution to any given transportation energy and infrastructure challenge or opportunity that ultimately affects peoples day-to-day lives. Our purpose is clear: Better infrastructure solutions Better lives. By joining a global employee-owned management consulting firm youll tackle big challenges that shape economies and communities worldwide.

Headquartered in Canada with offices around the world our 170 CPCSers have completed over 1700 projects in 120 countries. On any given day we could be strategizing ways to reduce road congestion helping governments modernize their energy sectors or solving freight transportation challenges. If you thrive on intellectual curiosity problem-solving and collaboration youll find your place at CPCS.

To get a feel for what its like to join our international team visit our Careers page consult our Glassdoor and discover our core beliefs. You can also check our magazine.

The opportunity

We are seeking a temporary full-time Corporate Accounting and Reporting Analyst in Ottawa to cover an 18-month maternity leave with possible extension. The role supports accounting operations and manages both internal and external financial reporting including monthly quarterly and annual close processes.

Your impact

Youll support the financial planning and analysis and corporate accounting functions across multiple legal entities and operational divisions. Youll prepare consolidated financial statements and related note disclosures and internal reporting packages to Vice Presidents and Executive Team.

Your writing analytical and communications skills will enable you to thrive in this position if you excel at problem-solving and working in a fast-paced environment in collaboration with team members project managers clients and stakeholders.

Your responsibilities

Alongside our Director of Finance you will contribute to different stages of our project lifecycle:

• Support the corporate month end / quarterly close process including reviewing of period end entries intercompany billing period end journal entries GL coding review.
• Support the Administrative pre-qualification process with various State DoTs for US subsidiary
• Support the Assistant Controllers with A/R WIP Review.
• Lead the systematic AR collection process working with PMs clients and management team in reviewing and pursuing overdue AR.
• Support the AVP Finance with project setup and timesheet postings as needed.
• Support preparation of internal management reporting including divisional performance and cash forecasts and manage the models
• Provide semi-monthly cash reporting to senior management.
• Produce financing covenant reporting
• Support report design and configurations in ERP system.
• Participate in other projects as assigned including M&A integration

What you bring to the team

• Bachelors degree in accounting or equivalent education and experience.
• Minimum 5 years work experience in financial reporting gained within professional services real estate infrastructure or similar industries
• High level of personal integrity.
• Ability to adapt to and learn new software such as Deltek Vantagepoint
• Be skilled in the use of Excel project-based enterprise resource planning
• Speak and write fluently in English (French an Asset)
• Legally able to work in Canada

Were looking for someone who

• Has superior communication skills with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Is able to work effectively and efficiently independently and within teams.
• Is able to work well under pressure and meet set deadlines.
• Is organized
• Has good time management and prioritizing skills.
• Is able to interpret and implement company policies and procedures.
• Is detailed oriented
• Has strong work ethic.
• Possesses a high level of moral judgment for handling confidential information and monetary transactions.
• Welcomes coaching and feedback

Support for you professionally and personally
Were not just about workwere about growth impact and meaningful connections.

Professional growth: We support your growth at CPCS and professional development by providing training coaching mentorship and regular feedback.

Meaningful connection: We believe in engaging collaboratively with passionate diverse and motivated clients team members and stakeholders to understand various viewpoints.

Greater impact: We believe in helping infrastructure leaders make more impactful decisions. Everything we do seeks to enable positive economic social and environmental impacts.

Competitive compensation: We offer all team members competitive base salaries along with a benefits package that includes superior health and wellness programs. You could be eligible to receive a performance-based bonus. With time and proven excellence you may be invited to become a company shareholder and benefit from company dividends and profit sharing. We also believe in offering flexible work arrangements and ample defined time off.

Apply today
Thank you for your interest.

• Applications will be accepted untilDecember 22 2025
• Only those selected for consideration will be contacted
• Participating in a case study or written exercise will be required for shortlisted candidates

Submit a cover letter explaining why youre interested in this role and detailed resume identifying your qualifications. If you have applied to our positions before and already have a profile please log in here to apply for this position. If you are a new applicant click Apply below to create your profile and submit your application.

Our Recruitment Process
Our recruitment process includes the following steps:

• Application review: We carefully assess every application
• A phone screening: A quick chat to get to know you better and answer any questions
• Case study: A written test to assess your quantitative analysis and writing skills
• An interview with the hiring team (VP of the division) and potentially other team members: A deeper conversation about your experience skills and what excites you about CPCS
• Final discussion: For some roles we may have an additional step to ensure a great fit
• Offer and onboarding: If its a match well welcome you to the team!

Please be advised that AI technology is used in the interview process for note recording.

Our recruitment practices
CPCS is an equal opportunity employer. We actively encourage applications from women Indigenous Peoples persons with disabilities veterans and members of underrepresented groups. We foster an environment where our people feel safe heard and valued. Our belief is that we all have unique talents perspectives and backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color gender expression or identity sexual orientation national origin citizenship age marital status disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.

CANADA: CPCS is committed to and will strive to ensure that the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) 2005 its regulations standards and all other relevant legislation are applied in a timely fashion. Well provide all qualified applicants and employees who have disabilities with reasonable accommodations as required by law. If this is your case please contact or . Read more about our commitment to accessibility.