Assistant Controller

Our client, a growing and well-established construction company in the South-West Kitchener area, is seeking a driven and technically strong Assistant Controller to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious accounting professional looking to step into a leadership role and build a long-term career with an organization experiencing significant growth.

They are looking for someone who can become a key financial partner to the business. The successful candidate will work closely with leadership, gain exposure to all aspects of the financial operation, and be positioned to progress into a Controller role in the future.

Whether you come from construction or a similar project-based environment, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while developing your leadership and operational expertise.

What Our Client Has to Offer

• Competitive compensation package, including a discretionary bonus
• Clear path for advancement into a Controller position
• Exposure to larger-scale projects and a growing organization
• A collaborative and entrepreneurial work environment

Responsibilities

• Support the Controller in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Contribute to monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial analyses to inform decision-making.
• Oversee all aspects of the general ledger, including journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close processes.
• Develop and improve job costing procedures.
• Analyze and report on cost variances, with a focus on job costing and project financial performance.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls and accounting policies.
• Identify and implement opportunities to streamline internal processes and boost efficiency.
• Assist with and facilitate external audits, including preparing necessary documentation.
• Provide guidance and support to accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll staff.
• Collaborate with project managers to review and analyze job costs.
• Ensure adherence to applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with special projects and ad hoc financial reporting as needed.

Qualifications

• CPA designation is a must have
• Construction, manufacturing, automation industry experience is an asset
• Experience with project-based accounting and job costing environments
• Tech-savvy is a must, and implementation experience is ideal
• Ability to work full-time in-office

#ACC1 This posting is for an open vacancy currently available within our client's organization. Interested and qualified candidates please apply today. We would like to thank all applicants however only those under consideration will be contacted.

To be eligible for this role, you must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Please note that we use AI tools as part of our recruitment process to enhance efficiency and improve candidate experience.