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Assistant Controller

Job in Winnipeg, Manitoba, A3C, Canada
Listing for: Ashomes
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-14
Job specializations:
  • Finance & Banking
    Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst, Accounting Manager, Accounting & Finance
  • Accounting
    Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst, Accounting Manager, Accounting & Finance
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 CAD Yearly CAD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
  • Empowerment:
    Experience the freedom to shape and grow the business without micromanagement.
  • Rewarding Compensation:
    Enjoy a competitive salary package.
  • Stability:
    Join an organization with a long-standing commitment to stability and growth.
  • Career Development:
    Benefit from a culture dedicated to fostering your professional advancement.
  • Employee

    Experience:

    We continually enhance the employee experience, prioritizing your well-being and fulfillment.
  • Community Commitment:
    Be part of a company that actively contributes to the community.
  • Dynamic Environment:
    Embrace the excitement of never having two days alike!
Key Responsibilities:
  • Support and manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes
  • Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and support schedules
  • Ensure timely and accurate financial statements in accordance with GAAP / ASPE
  • Support year-end audit, review, and tax compliance processes
Job Costing, WIP & Project Accounting
  • Oversee job costs for residential construction and land development projects using Sage 300 and Homefront software
  • Review and analyze Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules and margin recognition
  • Monitor cost-to-complete estimates and gross margin forecasts
  • Partner with construction and development teams to assess variances, overruns, and cost trends
Budgeting, Forecasting & Cash Flow
  • Support annual budgets and rolling forecasts by project and community
  • Monitor project and corporate-level cash flow
  • Prepare and review construction loan and mortgage draw submissions
  • Ensure compliance with loan agreements, covenants, and reporting requirements
Systems, Controls & Process Improvement
  • Act as a key user and subject-matter expert for Sage 300 and Homefront
  • Assist with system integrations, upgrades, and process automation initiatives
  • Develop and maintain internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures
  • Identify opportunities to improve reporting accuracy, efficiency, and scalability
  • Review work prepared by the accounting team
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members
  • Provide backup support to the Controller and assume responsibilities as needed
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
  • 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
  • Experience in residential home building, construction, or land development
  • Strong knowledge of job costing, WIP, and project accounting
  • Hands-on experience with Sage 300 and Homefront
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • CPA or working toward designation (preferred)
  • Experience with construction lending, mortgage draws, and covenants (preferred)
  • Exposure to multi-entity accounting (preferred)
  • Experience supporting ERP implementations or system improvements (preferred)
Type of Person Who Will Succeed in this Role:
  • Strong attention to detail with operational awareness
  • Ability to work cross-functionally with construction and development teams
  • Clear communicator with finance and non-finance stakeholders
  • Proactive, ownership-oriented mindset
  • Dental care
  • Extended health care
  • Disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
Schedule:
  • In-office (required)
Experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree: in accounting or finance (preferred)
  • Progressive accounting experience: 5 year (preferred)
Next Steps:

If this opportunity captures your interest, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant qualifications, work experience, and why you’re a good fit for this role. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

We thank all applicants for their interest and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. Please note that candidates must possess either Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status.

Human Resources

Please forward your resume and cover letter in writing to:

We thank all of those who apply. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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