Operations & Business Controller

LaPrairie Group

$90K — $110K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in financial and accounting management.
  • CPA or accounting designation is a preferred asset.
  • Experience in construction and resource industries, particularly cranes and trucking.
  • Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong relationship-building skills with managers and co-workers.
  • Ability to maintain customer and vendor relationships.
  • Excellent proficiency in MS Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee full-cycle accounting and deliver accurate financial reporting.
  • Provide operational analysis to enhance day-to-day profitability and efficiency.
  • Manage accounting staff including accounts receivable and payable, payroll.
  • Analyze and present regular operating results to managers.
  • Review pricing, costing, and margins with relevant stakeholders.
  • Maintain year-end working papers and electronic filing of records.
  • Ensure proper insurance coverage for assets and facilities.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic corporate environment in downtown Calgary.
  • Collaborative team with a focus on promoting professional growth.
  • Direct involvement in key financial decisions impacting operations.
Full Job Description
LAPRAIRIE Crane is looking for an experienced Operations & Business Controller to join its Accounting and Finance team at its corporate office in Calgary, Alberta, reporting to a Sr. Controller.

Job Description:

  • Oversee full-cycle accounting, deliver accurate financial reporting - weekly, monthly and annually.
  • Provide operational analysis and data that will optimize and promote day-to-day operational profitability and efficiency.
  • Manage accounting staff (accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll).
  • Prepare, analyze and present regular operating results to operational managers.
  • Review services pricing, costing and margins with managers & owners.
  • Submit and maintain year-end working papers and spreadsheets.
  • Maintain up-to-date electronic filing systems of bookkeeping and financial records.
  • Maintain fixed asset schedules and oversee equipment audits.
  • Ensure proper insurance coverage is in place for assets, garage policies and buildings.
  • Perform other duties as required or assigned.


Requirements:

  • 5+ years of experience in financial and accounting management.
  • CPA or accounting designation is a definite asset, but not a requirement.
  • Experience in construction & resource industries, in particular cranes and trucking.
  • Ability to communication professionally - both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to build and maintain great relationships with managers and co-workers.
  • Ability to maintain good customer and vendor relationships.
  • Excellent working knowledge of MS Word and Excel.
  • Good organizational and time management skills.


Interested candidates are invited to submit their application, including a resume and cover letter. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps in the selection process.

This is an in-office role in downtown Calgary. Remote working options are not being offered.

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