At BOS Innovations, we are driven by a clear purpose: to deliver exceptional industrial automation solutions that solve real manufacturing challenges and enable our customers to compete at the highest levels. For over 25 years, we’ve partnered with manufacturers across North America, from automotive to energy to advanced industries -providing intelligent automation systems built on precision, reliability, and innovation.
Guided by our core values of Truth, Excellence, Work Ethics, and Innovation, we are committed to serving our customers and supporting one another with integrity and accountability. At BOS, people come first. We believe in cultivating an environment where talented individuals grow into inspired professionals of character and competence. Our purpose is not only to deliver great technology, but also to develop great people - fostering collaboration, continuous learning, and professional growth.
About the Role
Reporting to the Controller, the Senior Project Accountant & Financial Systems Analyst is a dual-mandate role responsible for both the financial management of projects and the integrity, accuracy, and performance of BOS’s financial data systems. This senior-level position goes beyond traditional project accounting: the successful candidate will serve as a key steward of financial data quality across Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Power BI, and connected SQL-based reporting infrastructure.
You will work closely with project managers, operations leadership, and the Controller to provide real-time financial visibility, support forecasting, and lead efforts to ensure that the data driving business decisions is clean, consistent, and reliable. This role also embraces the use of AI tools to enhance productivity, accelerate analysis, and surface insights. The ideal candidate combines strong project accounting experience with hands-on fluency in ERP systems, business intelligence tools, and data management in a project-based manufacturing or engineering environment.
Location: London, ON
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $80,000 - $100,000
Department: Finance
RESPONSIBILITIES
Project Accounting
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Partner with project teams to support financial visibility and project performance throughout the project lifecycle
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Track and monitor project costs, budgets, and revenue throughout the project lifecycle
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Prepare and maintain project financial reports and variance analyses
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Work with project managers to review project performance and forecast financial outcomes
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Support monthly project revenue recognition and WIP analysis
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Reconcile project-related accounts and ensure financial accuracy
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Assist with project setup including budgets, billing structures, and cost codes
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Review timesheets, expenses, and subcontractor costs allocated to projects
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Assist with billing and invoicing tied to project milestones or progress
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Identify financial risks or overruns and communicate them to project teams
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Support month-end close activities related to project accounting
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Maintain documentation and audit trails for project financial transactions
Financial Systems & Data Integrity
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Serve as the primary functional owner of financial data quality within Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, ensuring master data, project setups, cost codes, and posting structures are accurate and consistently maintained
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Perform regular data validation and hygiene checks across Business Central, identifying and resolving discrepancies between ERP records, project actuals, and financial reports
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Write and maintain SQL queries against the company’s reporting databases to support data validation, ad hoc analysis, and the development of automated data checks
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Build, maintain, and enhance Power BI dashboards and reports that provide real-time visibility into project financials, margins, WIP, and revenue recognition
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Identify data integrity gaps in the flow from Business Central through to Power BI and SQL-based reporting, and work to resolve them at the source
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Develop and document standard data governance procedures for financial data entry, project setup, and period-end data reviews
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Collaborate with IT and operations to support system integrations, data imports/exports, and process automation within Business Central
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Leverage AI tools (such as Microsoft Copilot, Chat GPT, or similar) to accelerate financial analysis, automate routine reporting tasks, and enhance the quality and efficiency of financial workflows
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Train and support finance and project team members on proper data entry practices, ERP usage, and reporting tools to strengthen data quality at the point of input
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Proactively monitor anomalies, posting errors, or inconsistencies in financial data and escalate or resolve issues in a timely manner
This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. BOS welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Requirements
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or equivalent work experience; CPA designation is considered an asset
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5+ years of accounting experience, including significant experience in project-based environments such as engineering, construction, manufacturing, or professional services
- Demonstrated experience in project costing, WIP accounting, revenue recognition, and project financial reporting
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, including project setup, cost tracking, financial posting workflows, and ERP master data management
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Proficiency with Power BI (including data modeling, DAX measures, and dashboard development), SQL query writing and interpretation, and advanced Excel tools including Power Query, pivot tables, and financial modeling
- Experience using AI-powered tools such as Microsoft Copilot, Chat GPT, or similar technologies to improve financial workflows, reporting, analysis, and productivity
- Strong attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to identify data anomalies, investigate root causes, and work effectively with both structured and unstructured data
- Ability to communicate financial and technical concepts to non-finance stakeholders, manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment, and build strong cross-functional relationships
Benefits
Why Join BOS
Total Rewards
- Competitive base compensation
- Annual profit sharing
- RRSP employer matching program
Health & Wellbeing
- Flexible extended health and dental plans
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Banked hours program to support work-life balance
Growth & Development
- Leadership and mentorship programs
- Career planning and goal setting
- Internal advancement opportunities
Culture & Community
- Staff appreciation lunches & socials
- Bi-annual company events
- Employee recognition programs
