Taggart Construction Limited Assistant Controller Taggart Construction Limited 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 robust, lasting relationships with our partners and community. 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.

Financial

Reporting & Analysis 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. 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.

Project Financial Management

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.

Provide day-to-day coaching, feedback, and performance input, while supporting cross-training, capability building, and team development.



Controls & Compliance Promote adherence to internal controls, company policies, and applicable accounting standards across day-to-day accounting activities. Coordinate year-end audit preparation activities and support the controller with liaising with auditors and internal stakeholders to support an efficient audit process.

Improvements & Planning Identify and support implementation of approved opportunities to improve accounting processes, strengthen controls, and address gaps in process documentation. Contribute analysis and operational support to budgeting, forecasting, and other accounting and finance priorities as needed. Minimum 7 years of progressive accounting experience; construction or project-based experience is an asset.

CPA designation is preferred; public accounting experience is considered a strong asset. Strong knowledge of full-cycle accounting, financial statement preparation, and month-end close processes. Manual dexterity is required to use desktop computer and peripherals.

This role may require overtime at certain times of the year. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to citizenship, race, place of origin, ethnic origin, colour, ancestry, disability, age, creed, sex/pregnancy, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. In accordance with Accessibility for Ontarians with a Disabilities Act, we’re committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.

The salary range shown reflects expected total annual compensation, including base pay and bonuses.

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