Project Finance Lead

What Were Looking for

At MGA our projects are ambitious complex and deeply tied to our values. Strong financial insight is essential to delivering them well.

Were looking for a Project Finance Lead who will play a key role in driving project performance strengthening our financial systems and improving how we plan track and deliver work across the studio.

This is not a traditional accounting role. Its a hands-on high-impact position that brings together project finance systems optimization and operational support. Youll work closely with Project Managers and Studio Leads to bring clarity to project performance and help teams make better more informed decisions.

What Youll Get Up to

Project Financial Performance & Insights

• Partner with Project Managers and Studio Leads to monitor project budgets track costs and assess financial performance
• Identify variances trends and risks and provide clear actionable insights to support decision-making
• Support the development and maintenance of project budgets and forecasts that reflect realistic scope timelines and resourcing
• Ensure project financial data is accurate complete and up to date across systems
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies to maintain integrity of financial information

CMAP Optimization & Resourcing Support

• Lead the optimization and ongoing use of CMAP to support project profitability cash flow and reporting
• Improve data quality and completeness to enable reliable project analytics and efficient invoicing
• Support Studio Leads in using CMAPs intelligent resourcing tools to plan and manage project teams
• Streamline workflows and reduce administrative burden on project teams through better system use

Billing Cash Flow & Financial Operations

• Oversee project billing to ensure timely and accurate invoicing aligned with project progress and contract terms
• Review unbilled costs and outstanding invoices monthly to maximize revenue and collection
• Monitor expenses timesheets and approvals to support accurate forecasting and reporting
• Review sub-consultant invoices for accuracy compliance and alignment with budgets
• Reconcile project accounts to ensure consistency and accuracy

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Prepare monthly financial reporting and analysis including project performance cost of goods sold and cash flow forecasting
• Support the preparation of annual financial statements for MGA and MGA US
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and tax requirements
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls to ensure data accuracy and protect company assets

Operational Oversight

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations including accounts payable accounts receivable and payroll
• Review bookkeeping payroll and monthly reconciliations for accuracy and completeness
• Identify opportunities to improve processes across financial and project management systems

What You Bring

• 5 years of experience in project finance or project accounting ideally within architecture engineering or professional services
• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Commerce or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• CPA designation (or working toward it) is an asset
• Strong understanding of project-based financial management including budgeting forecasting and billing
• Experience working with project management and financial systems. CMAP experience is an asset.
• Ability to work with complex data and translate it into clear useful insights
• High attention to detail and a strong commitment to accuracy and data integrity
• Confidence partnering with non-financial stakeholders and influencing decision-making
• A proactive systems-oriented mindset with a track record of improving processes

Why This Role Matters

This role brings structure to complexity. By strengthening how we manage project finances systems and data you enable better decisions healthier projects and stronger outcomes across the studio.

Who We Are

At MGA were curious creative people designing sustainable spaces that matter. From cultural installations and private homes to campuses and community hubs our work pushes the limits of technology and construction to benefit people and the planet. Were known internationally for our leadership in mass timber and low-carbon design with projects like Googles first mass timber development in California the new Royal BC Museum Collections and Research building and a cultural hub in Gällivare Sweden. Along the way weve collected awards including four Governor General medals and Architizer recently named us the 2025 Best Global Sustainable Firm.

But beyond the recognition what drives us is simple: design has the power to shape how we live and the future we leave behind. That means creating work that challenges norms thrives on collaboration and keeps communities and the planet at the heart of everything we do.

What Were Working on

Our projects are diverse meaningful and full of opportunities to stretch your creativity. A sample of our ongoing projects include:

• A surf pool clubhouse
• Gulf Island hotel
• Headquarters for an electric boat company
• An airport terminal and restaurant
• A reimagined childrens library
• Headquarters for an innovative non-profit focused on youth health and research
• A new 75-room Ronald McDonald House to support families at BC Childrens Hospital
• Collaborations with First Nations communities on daycares schools youth spaces and recreation centres

Why Youll Love It Here

MGA is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package (including our one-of-a-kind Adventure Bonus!) and the opportunity to grow in a collaborative and fun environment with our award-winning team shaping the future of architecture and design. We are only accepting applications from candidates who can work with us in beautiful Vancouver BC.

Salary Range: $105000 $130000 commensurate with experience and qualifications