Overview

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About the company The company is a mid-sized Construction Services company, family-owned and operated, employing 55-60 staff, operating in the East Toronto areas, from Pickering to Peterborough with revenue of $15 million. As the local leader in this industry, the company provides comprehensive construction services and works closely with a number of insurance companies. This business has a well-established reputation for putting customers first.

Position Title: Controller

Location: Oshawa office at the outset (hybrid later on)

Salary Range : $110 - $130k.

Reporting To: The owners, who are all actively involved in the business

Role Summary:

This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for all aspects of accounting and office administration. You will have a proven track record of preparing timely, accurate and meaningful monthly financial reports. You are a big-picture thinker who can also roll up your sleeves.

You manage of team of seven in a way that gets the work done, manages risk, and adds value to the business. You support a positive and progressive people-centered company culture, which focuses on excellence, business results, and growth. You are a leader that operates with integrity, flexibility, and a business strategic mindset.

In addition, you have strong communication skills and people skills. The successful candidate will be part of the senior management team.

Responsibilities

· Lead the Accounting and Administration team of seven (7) staff members

· Manage all accounting processes (client invoicing, accounts payable, payroll, benefits, financial reporting) using software developed for the construction services industry.

· Record job revenues and margins based on percentage-of-completion accounting

· Manage the month-end closing, and prepare a meaningful financial reporting package





· Comply with ASPE financial reporting standards and CRA requirements

· Prepare financial analysis that adds value to the business

· Support and strengthen the reputation and financial relationships with customers (invoicing and receivables), vendors (payables), and staff (payroll and benefits)

· Manage key external relationships (bank, accounting firm, benefits providers)

· Performing & co-managing office administration duties.

· Anticipate, manage and mitigate business risks

· Perform other duties as required to support the business

Requirements:

· 5 years of experience in accounting and financial management

· Bachelor's degree in accounting, CPA designation, or pursuing CPA designation

· Experience working in the construction services would be an asset but is not required

· Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and financial management software

· Experience with ERP software

· Knowledge of hands-on accounting procedures (A/R, invoicing, payables, payroll) in addition to financial reporting

· Ability to strategize and solve problems with an analytical mind

· Robust financial and analytical acumen, but also able to see and support the bigger picture

· Robust communication skills

· Exemplary leadership and organizational skills

· Experience leading a small accounting department is preferred

· Familiarity with or experience in the non-financial aspects of office administration

· Confidence to challenge the status quo when appropriate

· Strong sense of ownership and pride in performance, and its impact on company success

Pay: $110,000.00-$130,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:
- Whitby, ON L1R 2Z5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (required)

Experience:
- Senior Accounting: 5 years (required)
- Accounting: 5 years (required)

Language:
- English (required)

Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

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