Controller

Our client, a well-established and respected construction company, is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager / Controller to oversee the day-to-day accounting and financial operations of the organization.

This is a hands-on leadership position suited to an accounting professional who enjoys taking ownership of the full accounting cycle while overseeing a small accounting/administrative team. The role will have responsibility for cash flow, financial reporting, payroll, AP/AR, government remittances, reconciliations, and accounting related to the company's property and tenant portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Accounting

• Prepare monthly and interim financial statements and management reporting.
• Lead the month-end close process, including monthly journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Perform and review bank and general ledger account reconciliations.
• Prepare regular bank status and cash position reports.
• Manage cash flow and monitor short-term funding requirements.
• Prepare and coordinate federal and provincial corporate tax installments.
• Ensure accurate and timely HST/GST reporting and remittances.

Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable

• Manage accounts receivable, collections, and cash application.
• Oversee the accounts payable function and ensure invoices and payments are processed accurately and on time.
• Coordinate rush and priority cheque requirements.
• Monitor outstanding receivables and payables and proactively address issues.

Payroll & Benefits

• Manage management/office payroll and oversee payroll administration for field employees.
• Ensure payroll information is accurate and processed within established deadlines.
• Coordinate employee benefit remittances.
• Manage WSIB claims, reporting, and clearance certificates.

Property & Tenant Accounting

• Prepare monthly tenant billings.
• Track lease payments and TMI (taxes, maintenance, and insurance) recoveries.
• Monitor tenant accounts, outstanding balances, and related reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate accounting records relating to the company's properties and tenants.

Team & Office Oversight

• Supervise the day-to-day activities of the accounting function.
• Review work completed by accounting staff and ensure appropriate internal controls are maintained.
• Establish priorities and ensure monthly accounting deadlines are consistently met.
• Work closely with ownership/senior management and provide timely financial information to support business decisions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within construction, property management, real estate, development, or a related industry.
• Strong hands-on experience with the full accounting cycle, recent experience working in small or mid size company wearing many hats is ideal.
• Demonstrated experience with cash flow management, month-end reporting, AP, AR, payroll, bank reconciliations, and government remittances.
• Previous experience supervising or overseeing accounting staff.
• Knowledge of HST/GST, WSIB, payroll and corporate tax installment requirements.
• Strong Excel skills and experience working with accounting/ERP systems.
• CPA designation or accounting degree/diploma is an asset, but equivalent hands-on experience will be considered.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A practical, hands-on approach with strong communication and problem-solving skills.