Controller (12 Month Contract, In-office) - Scarborough, Canada - Black & McDonald Limited

Black & McDonald Limited

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Scarborough, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Black & McDonald's Accounting & Finance team is growing If you are committed and collaborative professional looking to contribute to a hard-working, innovative team, this opportunity is for you.

The Controller will work in conjunction with the Senior Regional Controller to undertake and manage the financial and administration affairs of the assigned regions/company in accordance with Corporate Policy.

This position is a 12-month Contract position with the possibility of extension.

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Set up jobs, cost codes, billing markup rate tables for all new contracts and or work orders as required
Assist operations with any job start up requirements
Prepare salary recovery worksheets and other cost transfer forms and post
Perform monthly billing of jobs/work orders and send to clients
Post journal entries, perform bank reconciliations and reconcile required general ledger accounts as required
Assist operations with updates to jobs (i.e. productivity, change orders, cost codes)
Perform month end process related to jobs (i.e. closeouts, profit recognition, unbilled work orders) and update of accounting wip reports
Assist operations with preparation of any ad hoc reports related to job performance
Resolve any vendor payment disputes
Assist with collection of accounts receivable when required
Plan, organize and undertake the period close process including preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.
Ensure conformity with internal accounting policies and business processes as well as compliance with established internal controls, including approval requirements with a keen eye toward cost control and accuracy
Support ongoing business planning and quarterly forecasting processes as well as annual strategic planning exercise
Ensure integrity of financial data and systems and adherence to Corporate reporting timelines
Ensure management of general ledger
Participation in annual external audit
Complete and review monthend reconciliations and budget variance analyses
Manage cash flow and other company assets
Provide financial recommendations and ideas when new business initiatives are proposed

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

Change Orientation
Communicates Effectively
Continuous Learning
Customer Focus
Holds Self and Others Accountable
Problem Solving and Innovation
Teamwork and Collaboration
Values and Respects Others
Maximizes Business Performance and Team Effectiveness
Strategic Perspective

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Minimum of a diploma in Business Administration
Accounting or a degree in Finance
CPA designation a requirement

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Minimum of 5 years' experience in an Accounting Manager/Assistant Controller position
Prior experience in a construction or engineering company preferred

SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS