The Corporate Controller will oversee all financial operations of the company. They will report to the Vice President of Operations. They will ensure that day-to-day financial activities are completed accurately and efficiently while making continuous improvements to streamline processes and accounting controls. The person will collaborate with other departments and the operations team.

What You Will Be Doing

• Work collaboratively with the leadership and operations teams across the organization providing financial reporting, analysis, and guidance
• Plan, direct, coordinate and execute all finance activities and accounting functions
• Manage, track and report on all finance and accounting KPIs and problem-solving activities
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities in your department and across the company, making recommendations and implementing process changes with the teams involved
• Review, revise, create, implement, maintain and improve all accounting policies, procedures, systems, and controls, including general ledger and financial reporting
• Coordinate, prepare, review and present monthly and annual reports
• Hire, train, and retain a finance team, and work with them to develop their career plans.
• Manage all aspects of accounting operations, overseeing all transactions related to general ledger, AP/AR, financial reporting, project accounting
• Oversee regulatory reporting and compliance, and annual external audit activities
• Ensure that all financial recording is conducted according to Canadian GAAP
• Oversee all construction draw receipts, submissions, payments, and employee payroll
• Conduct periodic audits of G/L entries
• Project and Company Budget and Cash Flow tracking, management, and forecasting
• Develop banking relationships to establish credit to support company's growth strategy and operations.

• Analyze company's financial results to ensure sustainable profitability, trends, costs, and compliance with budgets. Issue regular status and ad hoc reports to senior management.
• Provide strategic guidance on capital financing options to support company growth needs
• Develop and coordinate all relationships with lending/financial institutions
• Coordinate and/or prepare tax schedules, returns and information

• Manage relationships with insurance providers and ensuring compliance
• Manage all tax planning and compliance with all required federal, Provincial, local, payroll, property, and other applicable taxes
• Manage cash flow and relevant reporting
• Other duties as required

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in finance, business, or accounting with CPA designation (required)
• Ideally experience in a finance function within the construction industry
• Experience building and/or managing a high performing finance team, with proven examples of developing/promoting team members
• Proven experience building out accounting controls/processes
• Experience preferably with Sage, Procore, TimberScan, and CRM systems
• Strong technical accounting skills, including advanced knowledge of Excel and QuickBooks
• Focused on customers, both internal and external, understanding that we exist to deliver value to them and looks for ways to exceed their expectations
• Integrity and Respect – Do what you say you will, your word is your bond, and respect for all.
• Willingness to question entrenched mindset, to debate to find the best solution and to be comfortable maneuvering outside your range of experience
• Earns and Builds trust with all stakeholders, customers, and team members
• Strategic mindset which can recognize opportunities, investigate and act accordingly
• Highly motivated, independent, results driven, goal-oriented but not at the expense of collaboration and creating a team that enjoys working together to achieve results
• Resilient and tenacious – Can take the highs and the lows, bounce back, and move on.
• Insists on Excellence – A leader who is uncomfortable with status quo

• Leadership traits – Ability to think creatively and strategically for the long term
• Strong communicator with proven ability to work collaboratively in line with strategic goals
• Effective time manager when dealing with deadlines and competing priorities
• Strong attention to detail

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Employee-only discount off the total purchase price of a new home from one of our development partners
• 4 weeks of paid time off annually
  
• Collaborative, fun, dynamic culture rooted in a shared commitment for success
• Full benefits package and a flexible health spending account
  

Who We Are

Highline Forming puts a focus on quality and customer satisfaction. We are a people-first employer that fosters an environment where team members are empowered to make improvements. Highline Forming will be the trusted formwork partner in the construction industry by transforming our customers' experience. Highline Forming enhances the skyline and built environment with the highest safety, quality, and on time delivery.

Highline Forming is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a team that reflects the diversity of our customers and communities in which we live and serve. Highline Forming is committed to creating an environment where every employee can reach their potential. We hire based on merit and are committed to the principle of equity in employment. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. As part of our commitment to accessibility for all persons with disabilities, Highline Forming will, upon the request of the applicant, provide accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure equal access to applicants with disabilities. If you are selected for an interview and you require accommodation, please inform Human Resources.