Assistant Controller - St. John's, Canada - Marco Group

Marco Group

Verified Company

St. John's, Canada

4 days ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

As an awarded Best Managed Company, Marco stands as a powerhouse in the industry.

Our enduring legacy of shaping skylines and communities across Atlantic Canada spans decades, all driven by an unwavering commitment to excellence.

We specialize in P-3's, design-building, construction management and general contracting for the retail, commercial, recreational, multi-residential, entertainment, health care, educational and light industrial sectors.

We compete with national firms at every level while maintaining our Atlantic Canadian values of approachability, hard work, and dedication to making a meaningful impact.

We leverage deep local market knowledge to create projects that are not only impressive but also contribute positively to our communities.

Our unwavering commitment extends to our employees as demonstrated through our investments in training, mentorship, and continuous education.

A competitive compensation package, employee profit-sharing, a robust corporate wellness program, a vibrant and inclusive work environment, health benefits, RRSP matching and avenues for professional progression further underscore our dedication to our team's well-being and growth.

The Role

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Supervision and support for the project accounting team which includes all project-related accounting and contract management functions (job costing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, contract management)
Maintain the integrity and accuracy of all data within the project accounting software and create accurate financial reports, while supporting Project Managers
Project and budget setup
Reconciliation of subcontractor invoices/contracts and posting of subcontractor invoices
Preparation and payment of payment certificates to subcontractors
Understand contract financial terms and conditions, invoice schedules, and invoice documentation (Statutory Declarations, Workers' Compensation Clearances, etc.)
Preparation and posting of monthly progress bills to clients based upon direction from Project Managers
Biweekly accounts receivable updates
Internal audit of projects
Other related accounting duties as assigned

The Requirements

Professional accounting designation
35 years' experience in an Assistant Controller role, preferably in a construction environment
Experience managing/supervising a team
Strong work ethic with a relentless drive to fulfill commitments
Selfmotivated and selfdirected
Ability to work in a fastpaced, changing environment
Experience in job costing software (Jonas preferred) and construction management software (Procore preferred) is considered an asset
Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills