Company Overview:

PBC Development and Construction Management Group Inc. is a trusted leader in the development and construction industry, delivering excellence through experience, expertise, and a commitment to quality. With over 50 years of industry knowledge, we have built a strong reputation for navigating the complexities of real estate acquisitions, development, and redevelopment. Our deep understanding of market trends, regulations, and innovative building solutions ensures value-driven projects that exceed expectations.

We provide full-service support, guiding clients through every stagefrom feasibility assessments and site selection to land acquisition, design, and constructiondelivering seamless, turnkey solutions. Our meticulous project management emphasizes efficiency, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness, ensuring developments align with client goals and market demands.

At PBC, we recognize that success stems from collaboration. We actively engage clients, key stakeholders, design consultants, construction teams, and our dedicated internal teams, fostering strong partnerships and maintaining clear communication. Our commitment to best practices and rigorous protocols mitigates risks, streamlines workflows, and ensures successful, on-time project completion.

With a proven track record of highly satisfied clients, we take pride in transforming visions into reality. Whether creating new developments or revitalizing existing properties, our strategic approach ensures every project is executed with precision, integrity, and lasting value.

Position Description:

PBC Group is seeking a highly skilled and driven professional to join our Ottawa office as an Assistant Controller. This role offers an exceptional opportunity for growth and hands-on experience in the fast-paced real estate and construction sector.

As a key member of our finance team, the Assistant Controller will work closely with senior management to support asset management, monitor investment performance, and oversee financial aspects of real estate development and construction activities. This individual will be responsible for managing the accounting operations across all PBC Group companies, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and strong financial controls.

In addition to the duties typically expected of a senior level finance and accounting professional, the Assistant Controller will lead and manage the following:

- Conversion to the new accounting and job costing IT platform, (from QuickBooks and Sage Construction to Premier Construction Software)

- Accounts Payable/Receivable (AP/AR, including inter-company transactions /reconciliations /chargebacks): Manage the entry and processing of invoices, payments, and collections, ensuring timeliness and accuracy for the PBC Group and owner companies

- Oversee the renewal of insurance policies

- Review HST/GST preparation, reports and filing

The Assistant Controller will also support the Controller to:

- Lead, mentor, and support the accounting team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture.

- Drive team engagement by creating a positive work environment, encouraging professional growth, and supporting career development.

- Oversee and manage the full accounting cycle, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement in financial operations.

- Ensure financial reporting excellence by preparing timely, accurate, and insightful reports, including quarterly and annual reports for PBC Group and monthly reports for operating companies.

- Uphold strict deadlines for financial reporting, audits, and key deliverables, ensuring all stakeholders receive precise and timely information.

- Maintain and enhance accounting systems, internal controls, and budgeting processes, ensuring compliance with GAAP or IFRS.

- Coordinate and prepare year-end files, facilitating external audits with well-organized financial data and supporting documentation.

- Proactively manage cash flow and distributions to optimize returns on investment for stakeholders.

- Champion a culture of accountability and continuous improvement, driving process efficiencies, streamlining workflows, and refining reporting accuracy.

- Encourage a mindset of mastery, helping team members perfect their craft through skill development, best practices, and attention to detail.

- Act as a culture builder, promoting ownership, problem-solving, and a results-driven approach within the team.

- Collaborate closely with accounting teams from PBC and partner organizations outside Ottawa, ensuring alignment and operational efficiency.

Most importantly, we are a small yet mighty team. This is a roll up your sleeves, help where you are needed kind of role. We are looking for a new team member who will be a culture builder, someone who will lean in to help us build an engaged and positive work environment, and someone who will support our success when and as needed, as our team will do for you when you need it.

Qualifications:

- Bachelors degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred. Completion or in pursuit of CPA designation

- 5-10 years of accounting experience in real estate or property management, project accounting and/or procurement

- Preference will be given to candidates with proficiency in ERP accounting software (Premier Construction an asset), QuickBooks, Sage Construction

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products

- Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail

- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative team mindset

- Familiarity with real estate accounting practices

We are committed to diversity in our workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are excited to work with talented people, period. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital or civil status, political affiliation, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the jurisdictions in which we operate.

We strive to make our website and application process accessible to all users. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please send an email [email protected] let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.This contact information is for accessibility requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

Our team handles a lot of sensitive information, which means we require all candidates that receive and accept employment offers to complete a background check before being hired.

Thank you for your time and desire to join ourwinning team andtoplay acritical role indevelopingfuture communitiesacross Canada.

Only selected candidates will be contacted. No phone calls please.

We appreciate your interest in exploring this opportunity with our team!