At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the Accounting & HR team, ensuring accuracy and timely submissions.
- Company: Dynamic organization in Ottawa East with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional growth, and a positive work environment.
- Other info: Mentorship opportunities and involvement in exciting projects.
- Why this job: Join a progressive company and make a real impact in finance.
- Qualifications: CPA designation or in pursuit, 7+ years in Accounting & Finance, construction experience preferred.
The predicted salary is between 130000 - 165000 $ per year.
About The Opportunity
Our growing client in Ottawa East is looking for a Corporate Controller to join their fast-paced, dynamic organization on a full-time, permanent basis. This opportunity joins a progressive organization that offers professional growth within a collaborative, positive work culture, paired with a competitive total compensation package.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Oversee Accounting & Human Resources team to ensure accuracy and submissions in a timely manner, providing support as needed.
- Evaluation of WIP, prepaids, accruals, asset management, holdbacks, and monitoring of aging; appropriate follow-up when necessary.
- Oversee compliance of contract terms and ensure proper set up for projects including billing, costing, tax compliance, and labour requirements.
- Oversee job costing, review of costing reports, and cost allocation, as well as providing insight to costing fluctuations and adjustments as needed.
- Coordination and preparation of budget and financial forecasts, institute and maintain planning and control procedures and analyze report variances.
- Risk Analysis and ad hoc analysis as needed.
- Preparing Month and Year End closing, ensure transactions are complete, accurate, and properly documented.
- Liaising with auditors, take an active role in internal and external Audit, providing required reporting.
- Evaluation of processes, development and integration of efficiencies, policies & procedures as needed.
- Ensuring compliance as well as implementation of policies and procedures, monitoring for accurate and successful execution.
- Provide mentorship and development for Accounting team through thoughtful evaluation.
- Working closely with internal and external stakeholders and presenting financial reports.
- Provide contributions and recommendations regarding financial aspects of the business, communicating with Senior Management on financial variances and strategies, including developing long-term growth models.
- Participate in other active projects and ad hoc reporting as needed.
About You
The successful candidate will have the following:
- CPA Designation, or in pursuit of CPA.
- Must have experience in the Construction industry (project-focused experience, ideally on the commercial side).
- 7+ years of experience in Accounting & Finance within a similar role for a medium-to-large organization, including 2+ years of leadership of an accounting team.
- Strong oral, written, and communication skills in English.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Highly organized, strong attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, self-starter, collaborative.
About the Job
The salary band for this role is $130,000 to $165,000, dependent on relevant previous experience. Please note that all candidates must be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity.
Corporate Controller in Ottawa employer: LRO Staffing
LRO Staffing is an exceptional employer that values the expertise of its Senior Business Analysts by providing a collaborative work environment in the heart of Ottawa. With a strong focus on professional development, employees are encouraged to grow their skills through engaging projects and direct interaction with senior management and stakeholders. The company fosters a culture of inclusivity and innovation, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in the public sector.
