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Program Accountant

@ Ultra Electronics Maritime Systems Inc (Canadian Federal)

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

Full-time4+ years experience
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Overview

Ultra Maritime is hiring a Program Accountant to perform intermediate-level cost management for assigned naval programs. The role tracks expenses and budget balances, forecasts, and develops budget allocation recommendations. The posting requires a bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent and 4+ years of related experience, plus eligibility for a security clearance. Benefits include extended health and dental, RRSP, and deferred profit sharing.

Responsibilities:

  • Monitor and analyze accounting allocations and spending data for budget development
  • Track expenses, inventories and budget balances
  • Measure actual performance against budget
  • Prepare forecasting reports and trend analyses
  • Use financial modeling and data analytics tools

Requirements summary:

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent
  • 4+ years of related experience
  • Eligibility to obtain a security clearance
  • Experience with financial modeling and data analytics tools

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Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceDentalLife insuranceRetirement planEmployee assistanceTuition support
Source and dates

Employer career site / ATS feed · workday

Employer posting date
2026-08-31
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-10-14

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentFinance & accounting
Experience4+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Work settingOffice
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
Encouraged to applyWomen, Indigenous peoples, People with disabilities, Racialized people
EducationBachelor’s degree (required)
Fields of studyAccounting
Security clearanceOther clearance
Perks mentionedRetirement plan, Tuition support, Performance bonus

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Ultra Electronics Maritime Systems Inc (Canadian Federal)

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Job description

Unleash the Power of Multi-Mission Excellence: Safeguarding the Seas for the World's Navies.

Step into a world where cutting-edge technology meets unparalleled expertise. Ultra Maritime pioneers delivering multi-mission solutions that protect and empower the naval forces worldwide. With our extensive portfolio of capabilities, our innovations are utilised on naval fleets across our allied navies around the globe.

As the maritime and underwater battlespace evolves, we tirelessly push the boundaries to develop advanced specialist systems that provide our 'five-eyes' Defence customers with an unbeatable warfighting edge. From surface vessels to sub-surface operations and unmanned platforms, we are revolutionizing the way naval missions are executed.

We thrive on collaboration and partnering with our customers to ensure mission success. Our expert solutions encompass an array of game-changing technologies, including state-of-the-art sonar, radar, expendables, signature management, and naval power systems.

Join us in shaping the future of naval warfare and together, we will safeguard the seas and empower navies worldwide!

Performs intermediate level Cost Management for assigned programs.

Nationality Requirements

Candidates must be eligible to obtain the relevant security clearance required for the role, due to the nature of the programmes we deliver for our customers.

Job Description

The following is a description of the tasks and duties performed by the Project Accountant:

  • Monitors and analyzes accounting allocations and spending data to determine financial resources required for budget development.
  • Tracks expenses, inventories, and budget balances.
  • Measures actual performance against budget.
  • Prepares forecasting reports and trend analyses.
  • Utilizes financial modeling and data analytics tools.
  • Develops recommendations for budget allocations in accordance with budgetary policies and limits.

Typically, a Bachelor Degree in Accounting (or equivalent) and 4+ years of related experience.

Diverse & Inclusive Employer

Ultra Maritime is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be your best and authentic self.

We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures; believing that this will increase our diversity of thinking, and ultimately ensure we continue delivering on our commitments to our customers.

We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status and welcome applications from all candidates.

What’s in it for you?

We offer a competitive benefits package including extended health and dental, life insurance, RRSP, deferred profit sharing, optional critical illness insurance, an EFAP and student bursaries

.

We encourage regular manager-employee performance feedback, goal alignment and employee development through our Employee Performance Development Plan (EPDP) and offer employee education assistance to allow our people to acquire new qualifications and certifications.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and particularly welcome applications from Women, Aboriginal Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Visible Minorities.

Reasonable accommodation statement: If you need an accommodation for any part of the application process, please email [email protected]

Company: Ultra Maritime

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