Financial Controller

Financial Controller Opportunity - Construction Industry - Ottawa (4 days in office | 1 day work from home)

Compensation: $110,000-$125,000 + total compensation package

About the Role:

The Controller reports to the Head of Corporate Services and is responsible for planning, executing, and coordinating all accounting operations functions for the company.

Responsibilities:

• Organize, direct, control, and evaluate accounting operations for the company.
• Accumulating and consolidating all financial data necessary for an accurate.
• Perform accounting of consolidated business results.
• Coordinate and prepare internal and external financial statements.
• Coordinate activities of financial external auditors.
• Develop and implement the financial policies, systems, and procedures of an establishment.
• Develop financial strategy, including risk minimization plans and opportunity. Regularly participate and contribute to the development and support of the company’s strategic plans.
• Oversee high-level financial reporting and analysis and cash flow management.
• Establish profitability standards for all activities throughout the company.
• Improve efficiencies and reduce costs across the business.
• Notify and report to Senior Management concerning any trends that are critical to the organization’s financial performance.
• Managing the budget process.
• Organize, train, and supervise all new employees in the financial/accounting department.
• Assess current accounting operations and offer recommendations for the improvement and implementation of new processes.
• Evaluate and execute accounting and internal control systems.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of accounting software and supporting database as needed.
• Forecast future financial performance.
• Develop and monitor business performance metrics.
• Oversee regulatory reporting, frequently including tax planning and compliance.
• Manage finances and accounting for external companies owned and managed by TPH owners, including quarterly government remittances.
• Prepare monthly and annual operating budgets.
• Assist with company payroll on an as needed basis. Calculate and maintain annual and weekly source deductions.
• Manage monthly government remittances.
• Audit and verify data entry of accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Monthly progress billing.
• Continuously review areas to implement cost savings.
• Discrete, professional, and confidential with information and situations.
• Other directives as requested by management.

What You’ll Bring:

• CPA, MBA, or Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
• 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in the construction industry
• Knowledge and understanding of all accounting practices
• Experience with Sage 100 is an asset
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Can work efficiently in a fast-paced environment