Financial Controller

LOCATION:

Edmonton

Job Purpose

Our Accounting Supervisor will support our financial operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls and process improvements while supporting senior management on financial strategy and decision-making.

Desired Background

• A Canadian CPA designation.
• 2-5 years of experience in a construction setting.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, internal controls and accounting best practices.
• Proven experience leading and mentoring accounting teams.
• Excellent technical acumen with proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Oversee and coordinate all routine accounting functions.
• Ensure accurate financial documentation, reconciliations and variance analysis is performed to support financial statements each month.
• Manage the financial statement close process to ensure completion within set timelines. Assist the VP, Finance in conducting financial analyses, identifying trends and providing strategic recommendations to support decision making.
• Collaborate with VP, Finance to prepare annual budget.
• Monitor budget-to-actual results and provide insights/areas of improvement.
• Manage overhead costs and job cost allocations.
• Manage annual insurance renewal and project specific insurance requirements.
• Assist in year-end review engagement preparation.
• Assess, document and monitor internal controls to ensure that accounting activities are in accordance with company policies. Make recommendations for improvement and incorporate an internal audit process.
• Review and approval of accounts payable transactions.
• Train and mentor accounting and administrative staff.
• Maintain fixed asset records including depreciation and long-term debt schedules.