Senior Accounting Supervisor

GeoSpectrum is growing and has a new career opportunity for an experienced Senior Program Accountant!

Reporting to the Vice President of Finance, the Sr. Program Accountant is responsible for providing financial oversight, reporting, and analysis for assigned projects from setup through closeout. This role ensures project costs, budgets, commitments, and financial records are accurate, timely, and compliant with internal policies, accounting standards and contractual requirements.

Program Accountant works closely with project managers, finance operations teams, and finance leadership to support sound financial decision-making, identify risks and variances, and help ensure projects are delivered within approved financial parameters.

GeoSpectrum Technologies was founded in 1994 by friends who wanted to work together and build a collaborative workplace where employees take pride in contributing to cutting ‑ edge technology from concept to delivery. Based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, we design and manufacture state ‑ of ‑ the ‑ art underwater acoustic components, transducers, and end ‑ to ‑ end systems for maritime surveillance and exploration. Serving clients across ocean science, defence, and oil and gas industries, we are known for our innovation and for delivering reliable, customized solutions that exceed customer expectations. Over three decades, our core values have shaped a supportive and creative environment that emphasizes employee engagement, technical excellence, and strong customer relationships.
To learn more about who we are and what it’s like to work at GeoSpectrum, we invite you to watch our company video by visiting .

Set up, maintain, and close project accounts in the accounting system, ensuring project structures, budgets, and reporting requirements are accurately reflected.
Monitor project budgets, expenditures, commitments, encumbrances and change orders.
Prepare, review, and analyze monthly project financial reports, including cost-to-date, forecast-to-complete, budget variance, profitability, and cash flow information.
Investigate project cost variances, billing discrepancies, and unbilled expenses; Partner with project managers to develop budgets, forecasts, projections, and financial plans for active and upcoming projects.
Maintain accurate project records, including contracts, change orders, approvals, billing documentation, compliance records, and audit support materials.
Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, reconciliations, explanations, and required documentation.
Assist in improving project accounting processes, internal controls, reporting templates, and financial management practices.

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.

• CPA designation (required or strongly preferred).
• 7-10+ years of experience in accounting, finance, project accounting, construction accounting, or a related project-based financial environment.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, project cost tracking, reconciliations, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Experience with accounting or enterprise resource planning systems; project accounting software experience is an asset.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Collaborative approach with the ability to work effectively across finance, operations, and project teams.

Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
All candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain Canadian Controlled Goods and Canadian Government Security clearances.

We recognize that our people are our most valuable asset. Our Total Rewards package is designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and long term success. It includes a competitive base salary, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, paid time off, opportunities for professional development, and programs that recognize and reward your contributions.
Competitive salary based on experience
Employee-family assistance program
Comprehensive Extended Health Group plan benefits
Virtual healthcare
Corporate discounts and perks
Professional development and training
Monthly activities led by Social Committee
Free on-site parking

GeoSpectrum is committed to creating an environment where colleagues can thrive both professionally and personally, while advancing cutting edge underwater acoustic technology. You’ll engage in regular development and performance discussions with your manager, have access to an online learning platform, and benefit from mentoring programs designed to strengthen your skills and open doors to new opportunities in your field.
GeoSpectrum Technologies is committed to employment equity and building a diverse workforce where every employee can bring their best self to work. We encourage applicants from all qualified individuals, including underrepresented individuals who identify as African Nova Scotian, racially visible, Indigenous persons, LGBTQIA2S+, persons with disabilities, and women. GeoSpectrum will accommodate applicants' disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If you are a member of an equity group, we encourage you to self-identify on either your application form, covering letter, or resume.

If you require a disability-related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the recruitment team by email at View email address on jobs.jobcopilot.com.