Controller, Cpa - Winnipeg, Canada - Bockstael Construction

Bockstael Construction

Verified Company

Winnipeg, Canada

10 hours ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Bockstael Construction Limited is a leading Construction Manager, Design Builder, and General Contractor specializing in Institutional, Commercial, Multi-family Residential, and Industrial projects.

Committed to continuous improvement, employee development, and internal promotion, Bockstael has been building its success on the strength of its people for over 110 years.

This position is a valuable member of our accounting team, reporting to the Director of Accounting & Finance the individual will be responsible for the full accounting cycle and managing the process in the accounting department with monthly and year-end reporting.

They will manage special assignments from the executive team and assist in overseeing the department.

Financial Reporting:

Assist in the development of our current Administrative Information System and Job Costing System, including modules not currently being utilized.
Monitor departmental performance against goals to ensure that progress is occurring, and that corrective action is taken, as necessary.
Assist Project Managers in completing a monthly analysis of major contracts, including an indepth analysis of all variances from the original estimate.
Provide assistance to executive team on special assignments including detailed analysis and assessment of information for the purposes of implementing a strategic plan.
Assist the Director of Accounting & Finance in the research into better information systems to assist employees in their current functions.
Oversee the preparation of yearend audit files.
Oversee the preparation of the monthly Financial Statements and monthly reports in accordance with GAAS and GAAP
Oversee accounting departments daily operations and assist others in department as needed.

Project Accounting - Major Contracts/ complexity:

Contract reconciliation. For example, compare our contact with the certificate of payment or change order issued by the consultant. Reconciliation of the contract total with the consultant's and payments.
Subcontract reconciliation & hold back release; review the AR statement provided by subcontractors and compare it to overall costs in Jonas to deal with the discrepancies, change order difference, overbilling etc.
Establish and review subcontractors' billing breakdown to match our record, prepare the costs summary (reconcile job costs) with billing requirements for the project as CM agent.
Be main point of contact regarding Jonas, Procore and Jonas Documents regarding job costing function; provide information to help PM's report such as EVM.
Review Job close out procedure. Review overall final contact and subcontracts.

Required skills include but are not limited to:

Highly organized with the ability to multi-task.
Initiativetaker with a selfimposed desire to exceed everyday expectations.
Sound decisionmaking and creative critical thinking skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to provide clear direction and support to the accounting & finance team.
CPA accounting designation, with a minimum of 5 years' experience in a mid to senior financial role.
Strong computer proficiency with advanced skills in MSOffice and accounting software.
Indepth understanding of all areas of finance, including job costing, GL integration, payables, payroll, AR, and how the finance department impacts the organization.
Indepth understanding of excel, and related formulas and functions.
Construction background is considered an asset.
Experienced in processing accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger entries and reconciliations, via accounting system.
Demonstrated working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
Skilled in organizing work, setting priorities, working independently and efficiently manages competing priorities.
Highly organized, efficient, and attentive to details with excellent followup skills
Ability to maintain a demanding workload, and ability to prioritize and manage a variety of tasks, and meet various deadlines with changing priorities, frequent interruptions, and conflicting deadlines.
Excellent people skills to interact diplomatically and effectively deal with diverse personalities.
Professional demeanor and courteous/helpful manner.