Controller

Job Descriptions:

• Oversee Accounting and Finance Operations, include AR, AP and Payroll Transactions
• Lead the month-end and year-end closing processes, including journal entries, accruals, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial statement preparation including supporting the preparation of consolidated financial statements for internal and external reporting.
• Prepare and review internal financial reports for accuracy, consistency, and completeness across multiple divisions.
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure integrity of financial data in alignment with ASPE.
• Manage and reconcile intercompany transactions and balances.
• Maintain schedules for fixed assets, prepaids, accruals, and other key financial components.
• Lead weekly and monthly cash flow forecast
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of regulatory filings including HST, WSIB, EHT, Income Tax and other remittances.
• Coordinate with external auditors and assist in preparing audit schedules and year-end working papers.
• Develop company wide accounting policies and procedures
• Assist in the development and documentation of internal controls, ensuring compliance with financial policies.
• Maintain Corporate filing, updating registration, and maintaining updates with government regulation requirements
• Support the VP of Finance in annual budgeting and periodic reforecasting processes.
• Perform variance analysis, identify drivers, and recommend corrective actions where needed.
• Collaborate with department leads to gather inputs and provide financial guidance.
• Act as a subject matter expert on Vista by Viewpoint ERP system to enhance data quality and streamline reporting.
• Proactively identify opportunities for process automation and efficiency improvements within the Finance department.
• Participate in system implementations, upgrades, and data migrations as needed.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree and CPA or CMA designation is required; CA Firm Experience is an asset
• Minimum 7+ years of progressive accounting experience; construction industry experience strongly preferred.
• Solid understanding of ASPE, project-based accounting, and multi-entity financial structures.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, including financial modeling and complex reconciliations.
• Proficiency with Vista by Viewpoint or similar construction ERP systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with non-finance stakeholders.
• Experience working with external auditors and preparing year-end documentation.