Senior Accountant

ABOUT HYLAND

The Hyland Group of Companies is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our team at our Cumberland, BC office. Reporting to the VP of Operations and working closely with the President and Owner, this role is ideal for someone who excels at overseeing the high-level financial responsibilities of a manufacturing operation, while also being ready to roll up their sleeves and support the day-to-day accounting activities that keep our business running smoothly.

This position is required to be in the Cumberland office 5 days a week.

Hyland Precast Inc operates three divisions: ready-mix concrete, manufacturing of precast products and aggregate and is based in the Comox Valley and serves Vancouver Island, Gulf Islands and South Coast. The company has two additional companies Coast Hydro Excavating and T&R Contracting (Powell River).

Whether you like skiing at Mount Washington, fishing or a healthy lifestyle, the Comox Valley has something for everyone. Through our commitment to the community, to the health and safety of our employees and their families, or our volunteer work, Hyland demonstrates our care for people. If you want to work in an environment that values hard work, with challenging projects, and collaborative teamwork, Hyland is for you.

The Senior Accountant will be responsible for all aspects of the accounting systems, reporting, policies and procedures as well as the day-to-day banking, insurance and human resources. Responsibilities are for Hyland Precast, Coast Hydro Excavating and T&R Contracting. Our work force is approximately 40 people.

• Using the highest standards and practices to ensure policies, procedures and internal controls are in place for all companies
• Oversee invoicing, collections, vendor payments, payroll, tax accounts, inventory management and capital assets
• Review/approve payables, invoices, inventory counts from managers
• Direct involvement with monthly journal entries, invoicing/collections, sorting out supplier issues, payment process and oversight on payroll
• Support the operations through month-end including journal entries, standard reporting package, account reconciliations, accounting reports, KPI tracking
• Preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements
• Experience preparing annual budgets.
• Resolving financial problems and analyzing profit loss
• Increasing company revenues and boosting profits
• Timely preparation of financial analysis including Monthly operating report analysis
• Perform analytical support for operational costs and margin improvement
• Lead and coordinate the Company’s annual operating budget and capital planning process
• On-boarding, off-boarding staff, managing holiday schedule and manage benefits program
• Coach/develop/mentor team members and administration staff

• 5+ years of accounting experience
• Hands on experience with SAGE (50) or equivalent a definite differentiator
• Passion for working with people at all levels, both within the business and externally
• Strong customer service mentality
• Strong organizational skills
• College degree or designation an asset, but not required
• Experience working in a manufacturing, construction, real estate developers or related industries is preferred
• Experience with financial statement preparation and analysis
• Exposure to cost accounting

• Salary: $80,000 annual based on experience
• 2 to 3 weeks’ vacation depending on experience
• Extended health, dental, disability insurance
• RRSP match
• Health Spending Account