Corporate Controller

The Client:
Our client is a long-standing leader in the Heavy Civil Construction industry with a project resume spanning the renewable and non-renewable energy, mining and forestry sectors, among others. Their diverse and technically advanced team provides guidance and leadership in all departments of the company. If you are interested in elevating your experience and advancing your career in the private sector with a rapidly growing group of companies, we invite you to join our Finance team as the Corporate Controller.

Team & Culture
They are looking for a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) ready for the next step in their career to join our dynamic team as the Corporate Controller. In this dynamic role, you will report directly to the CFO and be immersed in the financial well-being of our growing group of companies which include civil construction, industrial electric, equipment maintenance, parts sales and land development entities.

You will manage and guide the accounting team to provide timely and accurate financial reporting, efficient information processing and deep financial insight into the group of companies. Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, you will present strong leadership skills with the ability to excel in your work both collaboratively and independently.

Expectations

• Excellent leadership skills

• Strong time management and prioritization skills to ensure deadlines are met.

• Demonstrated independent problem-solving skills.

• Superior attention to detail without losing high-level perspective.

General Duties

• Oversee the preparation of monthly reporting packages for all companies in the group

• Review financial results and be able to explain variances, trends, etc. to management team

• Prepare and review accounting estimates such as % completion revenue recognition reports, standard cost inputs and others.

• Manage the company’s accounting team and ensure that they are meeting their goals and objectives

• Assist in preparing and maintaining company budgets and forecasts.

• Work closely with external auditors to facilitate the annual audit process

• Continuously identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices across the organization

• Ensure compliance with all laws and regulations.

Qualifications

• CPA designation in good standing

• Advanced knowledge of accounting and finance principles and processes including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, etc.

• Solutions focused with a proven ability to leverage technology to maximize efficiency.

• Minimum 5 years experience in a public accounting firm, including auditing experience.

• Advanced skill set in MS Office and demonstrated superior skills with MS Excel.

• Experience with MS Dynamics Business Central is preferred.

Hybrid remote work option is available. Infrequent travel may be required.