Controller, Accounting, Financial Reporting

Our growing client located in the central Ottawa area is looking for a Controller to join their dynamic, growing team on a full-time, permanent basis.

This organization fosters a positive work culture within a collaborative space, promoting professional growth and opportunities long-term.

• Management of General Ledger and related Accounting duties
• Production of financial statements, prepare consolidated monthly, quarterly and annual results including Income Statements, P&L, Balance Sheets, and Cash Flow Management, ensure accuracy of preparation of Financials
• Evaluation of WIP, prepaids, accruals, asset management, holdbacks, and monitoring of aging; appropriate follow-up when necessary
• Oversee compliance of contract terms and ensure proper set up for projects including billing, costing, tax compliance, and labour requirements
• Oversee job costing, review of costing reports, and cost allocation, as well as providing insight to costing fluctuations and adjustments as needed
• Financial reporting, review of consolidated and statutory Financial Statements
• Financial analysis and financial management for complex accounting and modelling
• Assisting in the coordination and preparation of budget and financial forecasts, institute and maintain planning and control procedures and analyze report variances
• Preparing Month and Year End close
• Liaising with auditors, take an active role in internal and external Audit, providing required reporting
• Ensuring compliance as well as implementation of policies and procedures, monitoring for accurate and successful execution
• Actively provide support and mentorship to Accounting team
• Participate in other active projects and ad hoc reporting as needed

• Strong oral, written, and communication skills (English essential)
• Previous experience in the Construction industry
• Active CPA Designation, or in the process of obtaining CPA Designation
• 3+ years of experience in Accounting & Finance in a leadership capacity
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Highly organized, strong attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills, self-starter, collaborative

The salary band for this role is $90,000 to $120,000, dependent on relevant previous experience.

Please note that all candidates must be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity.