Assistant Controller

Taggart Construction Limited

Job Title:

Assistant Controller

Company:
Taggart Construction Limited

Reports to:

Controller

Salary: $110,000-$130,000

Location:

3187 Albion Road South, Ottawa ON / hybrid role

Vacancy Status:
This is an active job opening. Doran Contractors Limited is actively hiring for this position.

For more than 75 years, Taggart Construction Limited has built the essential services people in Ottawa and Kingston use every day. Taggart Construction specializes in heavy civil construction, residential and commercial site servicing, sewers and watermain installation, site grading, and road construction across Eastern Ontario. But we build more than just infrastructure — we also build strong, lasting relationships with our partners and community.

As part of the Taggart Group, Taggart Construction is a proud, family‑owned business benefiting from long‑standing stability and continued growth, offering a variety of opportunities for those looking to get hands‑on experience and build a lasting career.

At Taggart, you will be part of something bigger, and what you do today will make an impact for years to come. We believe in your success.

Building integrity, quality, and community together.

The Assistant Controller supports the Controller in overseeing accounting operations, financial reporting, and key finance activities at Taggart Construction. This role is responsible for the day‑to‑day management, preparation, and first‑level review of core accounting functions, including accounts payable and receivable, equipment and project accounting, job costing, and monthly general ledger accounting. The Assistant Controller provides direct supervision to the accounts payable and project accounting teams, supports the preparation of internal reporting and audit deliverables, and partners with operational stakeholders to help ensure accurate and timely financial information.

Success in this role requires strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, leadership capability, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline‑driven environment.

• Lead and coordinate the full accounting cycle and month‑end close process, including preparation and first‑level review of key reconciliations, journal entries, and schedules for Controller review.
• Review reconciliations, journal entries, and financial outputs prepared by the team to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
• Prepare or review equipment reporting and month‑end review files, identifying issues and recommending corrective action where needed.
• Compile and review internal financial statements and related analysis for management review.
• Support the Controller with monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting requirements, including T5108 and other statistical reporting, and year‑end audit files and financial statement support for auditor review.
• Act as a delegate for the Controller as required, helping ensure continuity across core finance activities.
• Support consistent application of accounting policies and internal controls across accounts and financial reporting activities.

• Oversee day‑to‑day project accounting activities, including billings, accounts receivable, collections, and margin monitoring, with a focus on accuracy, completeness, and timely issue resolution within assigned operations.
• Lead the accounts payable team and oversee equipment accounting to support accurate job costing and timely cost recognition. Partner with Project Managers and operational leaders to ensure accurate project data, timely reforecasting, and proactive follow‑up on project variances.

• Manage and support direct reports, establishing clear expectations and ensuring monthly responsibilities are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Provide day‑to‑day coaching, feedback, and performance input, while supporting cross‑training, capability building, and team development.

• Promote adherence to internal controls, company policies, and applicable accounting standards across day‑to‑day accounting activities.
• Coordinate…