The Controller is responsible for overseeing the company's day-to-day accounting operations, including payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory accounting and financial reporting. Working closely with operations and HR, this role ensures financial accuracy, maintains strong internal controls and provides timely financial information to support business and project performance.
This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional with well-rounded accounting experience who enjoys working in a hands-on environment, managing multiple priorities and supporting both financial and operational functions within a construction business.
What We Offer:
- Salary: $110,000–$150,000 CAD + 10% annual bonus
- Location: Alliston, Ontario
- Job Type: Full-time
- Benefits: Competitive compensation package
What You'll Do:
- Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable and inventory accounting.
- Manage weekly or biweekly payroll processing, reviewing payroll registers, approving payroll submissions and ensuring accurate and timely processing.
- Maintain payroll records, reconcile payroll accounts and coordinate with HR on employee changes, new hires, terminations and benefit deductions.
- Oversee customer invoicing, payment applications, collections and accounts receivable aging to maintain accurate records and timely cash flow.
- Manage accounts payable activities, including vendor invoice processing, payment approvals, vendor reconciliations and resolution of discrepancies.
- Maintain accurate inventory records, including receipts, transfers and adjustments, and perform monthly inventory reconciliations.
- Work closely with operations and procurement teams to ensure inventory accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
- Lead month-end and year-end close procedures, including journal entries, account reconciliations and preparation of monthly financial statements.
- Complete financial variance analysis and KPI reporting, identifying trends and opportunities for process improvement.
- Prepare job costing summaries for completed and ongoing projects, providing visibility into project costs and financial performance.
- Support external audits by preparing financial documentation, reconciliations and supporting analysis.
- Maintain strong internal controls, accounting procedures and accurate financial records.
- Collaborate with operations, HR and other internal stakeholders to ensure financial processes run efficiently and reporting deadlines are met.
What We're Looking For:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
- 2–4 years of progressive accounting experience, with direct exposure to payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable and inventory accounting.
- Experience overseeing or coordinating day-to-day accounting activities and financial reporting.
- Strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and internal controls.
- Proficiency with accounting software such as Jonas, Sage or similar ERP systems.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills and experience working with financial data, reconciliations and reporting.
- Experience with payroll processing, employee records and related compliance requirements.
- Understanding of inventory accounting, reconciliations and working with operational teams.
- Ability to prepare journal entries, account reconciliations and monthly financial statements.
- Experience with job costing, project accounting or construction-related accounting is an asset.
- Excellent attention to detail, organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
- Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and take ownership of responsibilities.
If you are an accounting professional looking to take ownership of a broad accounting function and contribute to the financial and operational success of a growing construction business, we invite you to apply today!
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