Financial Controller Opportunity - Construction Industry - Ottawa (4 days in office | 1 day work from home)
Compensation: $110,000-$125,000 + total compensation package
About the Role:
The Controller reports to the Head of Corporate Services and is responsible for planning, executing, and coordinating all accounting operations functions for the company.
Responsibilities:
- Organize, direct, control, and evaluate accounting operations for the company.
- Accumulating and consolidating all financial data necessary for an accurate.
- Perform accounting of consolidated business results.
- Coordinate and prepare internal and external financial statements.
- Coordinate activities of financial external auditors.
- Develop and implement the financial policies, systems, and procedures of an establishment.
- Develop financial strategy, including risk minimization plans and opportunity. Regularly participate and contribute to the development and support of the company’s strategic plans.
- Oversee high-level financial reporting and analysis and cash flow management.
- Establish profitability standards for all activities throughout the company.
- Improve efficiencies and reduce costs across the business.
- Notify and report to Senior Management concerning any trends that are critical to the organization’s financial performance.
- Managing the budget process.
- Organize, train, and supervise all new employees in the financial/accounting department.
- Assess current accounting operations and offer recommendations for the improvement and implementation of new processes.
- Evaluate and execute accounting and internal control systems.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of accounting software and supporting database as needed.
- Forecast future financial performance.
- Develop and monitor business performance metrics.
- Oversee regulatory reporting, frequently including tax planning and compliance.
- Manage finances and accounting for external companies owned and managed by TPH owners, including quarterly government remittances.
- Prepare monthly and annual operating budgets.
- Assist with company payroll on an as needed basis. Calculate and maintain annual and weekly source deductions.
- Manage monthly government remittances.
- Audit and verify data entry of accounts payable and accounts receivable.
- Monthly progress billing.
- Continuously review areas to implement cost savings.
- Discrete, professional, and confidential with information and situations.
- Other directives as requested by management.
What You’ll Bring:
- CPA, MBA, or Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
- 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in the construction industry
- Knowledge and understanding of all accounting practices
- Experience with Sage 100 is an asset
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
- Can work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
