Controller

About the job

This is one of the premier residential developers in the Fraser Valley and we are looking to grow the Finance & Accounting team!

The organisation currently develops and sells approximately 120 residential units and between 70 and 100 single family lots each year with the goal of increasing this production year over year.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Controller role based in Langley office. As a Controller, you will be reporting to the Director of Finance. Your responsibilities will include the following:

• Leading all aspects of the accounting function, including general ledger, AP, AR, payroll, and year end close
• Managing the day-to-day financial transactions for all entities (cash management)
• Ensuring all government remittances are filed as required, and any associated balances paid
• Performing salary payroll
• Filing WCB, Employer Health Tax and other HR compliance returns
• Assisting in billing recoveries from project entities for costs including labour, equipment and insurance
• Preparing year-end working paper files for select companies, and financial statements for joint ventures
• Assisting with reconciling intercompany accounts
• Maintaining the accounting system (creating/deactivating new users, companies, projects, accounts etc)
• Supporting the Development, Construction, and Sales & Marketing departments with ad hoc reporting
• Identifying and implementing process optimization opportunities
• Other ad hoc responsibilities as assigned by the Company as needed

Qualifications

• CPA designation and bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a related field
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, some experience in public practicing accounting and project or construction accounting experience considered an asset
• A track record of identifying operational reporting efficiencies and process enhancements
• Solution-oriented with a growth mindset
• Easygoing, approachable, and coachable
• Analytical and detail-oriented
• Strong commercial awareness
• Sound written and verbal communication skills
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in MS Excel

Compensation

The annual salary range for this position is $110,000 - $150,000; compensation will be determined based on relevant experience.

If you're excited by the opportunity to grow your career and work on a great team in a dynamic culture, we'd love to hear from you.