Assistant Controller
This is a new position, reporting to the Controller. You will support the achievement of the company's strategic priorities, continued growth, and enhance overall operational efficiency.
Major Functions & Responsibilities, include but are not limited to:
- Special projects: a variety of ad-hoc projects focusing on process improvements, new business initiatives, etc.
- Assist Controller with the development and implementation of the financial management plan, processes, and budget, to support short-term and long-term strategic and tactical goals.
- Maintain financial records for each project and/or business unit and provide accurate and timely reporting on the financial activity of each.
- Monitor risk management policies and procedures to ensure that organizational risks are minimized.
- Preparation of reports, packages, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
- Analyze and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicating monthly and annual financial statements.
- Ensure that billing and collection schedule is adhered to ensure financial data and cash flow are steady and support operational requirements.
- Oversee the management of all leases, contracts, and other financial commitments
- Assist with coordination and oversite of the preparation of all supporting information for annual audit and liaise with external auditor, as necessary.
- Assist with recruiting, training, coaching, and developing the finance and administrative team to optimize performance and engagement.
- Provide leadership in strengthening internal work culture, creating and promoting a positive and supportive work environment.
- Effectively communicate and present critical financial matters to the Controller.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- 5-7 years of progressive professional experience in a construction and/or manufacturing environment.
- Bachelor's degree in business, Accounting or Finance.
- Accounting designation (CGA, CPA or CMA) or working towards.
- Minimum 3-5 years experience in a construction and/or manufacturing environment.
- Minimum 3-5 years experience in a management role, successfully leading finance, and administrative functions.
- Minimum 3-5 years of project accounting experience.
- Solid understanding of construction accounting principals.
- Experience in a complex fast paced organization that has multiple projects, business units and locations.
- Excellent project management skills and ability to plan and organize multiple projects.
- Tech savvy and extensive experience and knowledge of accounting and reporting software.
- Experience with Jonas accounting software a definite asset.
- Advanced MS Office skills, particularly Excel.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively negotiate and communication in a professional and respectful manner, with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
- Superior organization, attention to detail and ability to prioritize complex and varied workload.
- Strong time management skills, with a strong sense of urgency as well as being proactive.
- Keen analytical, strategic thinking, problem solving and decision-making skills.
- Strong ability to build rapport, establish trust and command respect.
- Proven experience leading, developing, and engaging direct reports.
- Positive, friendly, and approachable.
What we offer:
- $80-110,000 Annual Salary (based on experience)
- Group Benefits (Life, Health, Dental, LTD) Company Paid
- RRSP Plan with company Match
- TFSA Voluntary Payroll Deduction Plan
- 10 Days vacation per year, plus days off at Christmas
- Casual Dress
- Perkopolis
- Opportunity for Growth and Advancement
Position Status: New - 1 vacancy
The use of AI may be used in some parts of the recruitment process.
No Agencies Please.
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