Assistant Controller

Clearwater Structures

$80K — $110K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of progressive experience in construction or manufacturing environments
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance
  • Accounting designation (CGA, CPA, or CMA) or in progress
  • 3-5 years of management experience in finance and administrative functions
  • Proven project accounting experience over 3-5 years
  • Tech savvy, with strong proficiency in accounting software and MS Office, especially Excel
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead special projects focused on process improvements and new business initiatives
  • Support the development and implementation of financial management plans and budgets
  • Maintain financial records for projects/business units and ensure timely reporting
  • Monitor risk management policies to mitigate organizational risks
  • Prepare reports, packages, and presentations for stakeholders
  • Analyze financial reports and communicate findings effectively
  • Ensure accuracy of billing, collection schedules, and cash flow management
  • Oversee management of leases and contracts
  • Facilitate annual audit preparation and liaise with auditors
  • Assist in recruiting, training, and developing finance and administrative teams
  • Foster a positive internal work culture

Benefits

  • Comprehensive group benefits including life, health, dental, and LTD
  • RRSP plan with company match
  • TFSA voluntary payroll deduction plan
  • 10 vacation days per year plus additional time off at Christmas
  • Casual dress policy
  • Access to Perkopolis discounts
  • Opportunities for growth and advancement
Full Job Description
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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