Please note, this job is for candidates who have the right to work already in Canada. No overseas applications.
Additionally, this is a 3 month rolling contract, essentially Temp to Perm opportunity.
Our client is seeking a hands-on, collaborative, and proactive Financial Controller to lead the financial management and day to day operations of its group of companies. The ideal candidate will possess a strong business acumen and solid relationship building skills.
Reporting to the General Manager, the Controller will identify, develop, and establish financial and administrative policies, procedures, and controls; to support the achievement of the company's strategic priorities, continued growth, and enhance overall operational efficiency.
Responsibilities:
- Assist senior management with the development and implementation of the financial management plan, processes, and budget, to support short-term and long-term strategic and tactical goals.
- Maintain financial records for each project and/or business unit and provide accurate and timely reporting on the financial activity of each.
- Monitor risk management policies and procedures to ensure that organizational risks are minimized.
- Preparation of reports, packages, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
- Analyze and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicating monthly and annual financial statements.
- Ensure that billing and collection schedule is adhered to ensure financial data and cash flow are steady and support operational requirements.
- Negotiate with bank for lines of credit or other financial services as required and appropriate.
- Oversee the management of all leases, contracts, and other financial commitments
- Coordinate and oversee the preparation of all supporting information for annual audit and liaise with external auditor, as necessary.
- Provide direction and oversite of payroll function to ensure employees are paid in a timely and accurate manner; and all remittances are submitted accurately and on time.
- Negotiate and manage employee insurance and benefit plans.
- Recruit, train, coach, and develop the finance and administrative team to optimize performance and engagement.
- Provide leadership in strengthening internal work culture, creating and promoting a positive and supportive work environment.
- Effectively communicate and present critical financial matters to the GM.
Requirements
- 5-7 years of progressive professional experience in a construction and/or manufacturing environment.
- Bachelor's degree in business, Accounting or Finance.
- Accounting designation (CGA, CPA or CMA) or working towards.
- Minimum 3-5 years experience in a construction and/or manufacturing environment.
- Minimum 3-5 years experience in a management role, successfully leading finance, and administrative functions.
- Minimum 3-5 years of project accounting experience.
- Solid understanding of construction accounting principals.
- Experience in a complex fast paced organization that has multiple projects, business units and locations.
- Excellent project management skills and ability to plan and organize multiple projects.
- Tech savvy and extensive experience and knowledge of accounting and reporting software.
- Experience with Jonas accounting software a definite asset.
- Advanced MS Office skills, particularly Excel.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively negotiate and communication in a professional and respectful manner, with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
- Superior organization, attention to detail and ability to prioritize complex and varied workload.
- Strong time management skills, with a strong sense of urgency as well as being proactive.
- Keen analytical, strategic thinking, problem solving and decision-making skills.
- Strong ability to build rapport, establish trust and command respect.
- Proven experience leading, developing, and engaging direct reports.
- Positive, friendly, and approachable.
Benefits
Competitive salary and benefits based on experienced.
$100,000 - $120,000