Finance Manager - Edmonton, Canada - Universal Rail Systems

Universal Rail Systems

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Edmonton, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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WHO WE ARE:

At Universal Rail, our work is getting and keeping Canada's railway operators in motion - safely and sustainable We work coast-to-coast, in every railway sector, and on any size project.

Our commitment is service excellence and offering our clients exceptional value. Within our team, we call this Doing It Right

GENERAL PURPOSE:

Reporting to the Controller, the successful individual will be responsible for the accounting functions and supervision of Finance Team members (3 direct, 2 indirect) of the A&B Rail Construction division.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Senior Project Accountant will be responsible for five main areas:

Day to Day Accounting Activities
50% of the time_
Ensure jobs are properly set up, maintained, and closed upon completion.
Signing off on job setset ups, budgets, rate tables, change management documents and job closeouts.
Month end review, adjustments, cost accruals and revenue recognition.
Maintaining work files.
Setting up and maintaining Job Rate Table(s).
Analyzing Over/Under Indirects and SG&A accounts.
Margin and income statement variance analysis.
Prepares and reviews general accounting entries.
Other duties as required
Support 15% of the time_
Ad hoc and client cost reporting requirements as necessary.
Support OC Manager, Project Manager, and Controller.
Assist in collection of A/R.
Manage the Payroll data captures and customer billing processes.
Manage the DSO for the area to keep within targets.
Assist with bids, margins, RFI, RFP, and setting bill rates as required.
Assist with AFE for Capital Purchases.
Monthly detailed performance review to set critical financial focus for the current month, month end activities within the area to ensure accurate and timely cutoff and statements.
People Management 15% of the time_
Management of the Finance team for the division including hiring, disciplining and terminating.
Direct Supervision of Project Accountant, Job Cost Administrator and AR Technician.
Mentor staff providing feedback and developing succession plans for team, including annual and midyear reviews.
Annual and midyear reviews for employees.
Reporting 10% of the time_
Monthly detailed performance review to set critical focus for the current month, month end activities within the area to ensure accurate and timely cutoff and statements.
Prepare executive reports, operating centres P&L, and Income Statements for all business lines in the area on a monthly basis.
Provide cost analysis and reports to measure actual to planned job progress for forecasting.
Annual budgets process for each operating center.
Monthly reforecast.
Business cases on an ad hoc basis.
Process & System 10% of the time_
Contribute to process improvement initiatives.
Understand and monitor the use of the Accpac system and others to ensure that they are capturing and reporting the data required for all user groups.
Assist in the development and maintenance of the Accpac system will continue to work in an effective and efficient manner.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:

Advanced Excel skills.
Superior organizational and communication skills.
Ability to deal with change in a fastpaced team.
Excellent customer service skills.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Multitasking, adaptability, and adherence to deadlines.
Excellent analysis and problemsolving skills.
Proficiency with computerized accounting software programs, preferably Sage 300 (Accpac).
Supervisory experience including the training and mentoring of others.
Conflict management and negotiations.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

510 years relevant work experience.
2 years supervisory experience.
Proven proficiency within senior level accounting or finance function.
Professional Accounting designation is preferred.
College Diploma or University Degree.
Proven proficiency within an accounting or finance function within an industrial contracting company.
Professional accounting experience including job costing, financial analysis and financial reporting.
Previous experience with construction, and/or manufacturing industries is required.
Previous experience preparing financial statements would be an asset.
Knowledge and understanding of sales agreements and contracts.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Competitive Compensation Package
An industry leading comprehensive benefits program, including extended health and dental
Employee Assistance Program
Employer Contributions to RRSP, as well as Employee Employer Matching
Health and Wellness Spending Accounts, where unused amounts carry over before being deposited into RRSP's.
Eligible for discretionary performance bonus
Remote work location due to COVID10 protocols, opportunity for Hybrid Work Schedule in the future
The opportunity to work with a great team where Safety is an integral part of our culture
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