Junior Controller

Company Overview

Onsite Engineering is a mid-sized consulting engineering and geoscience company with multiple offices across BC. We are a diverse company that provides high quality engineering and geoscience services to government and industry in a professional yet casual work environment. We understand that, as professionals in the engineering field, the work we do builds the places we live, work, and play for generations and we are proud to play our part. We have purposely built our company to allow our professionals to do what they do best – top notch technical work.

Position Overview

The Junior Controller reports to the Business Manager and supports the oversight of financial operations by coordinating accounting activities, reinforcing internal controls, and contributing to timely and accurate financial reporting. The position will be based in the Salmon Arm office and is a key member of the Accounting and Finance team. This role plays a hands-on and ownership-driven role in the organization’s financial operations, with responsibility for month-end, quarter-end, and year-end processes, financial reporting, cost analysis, and budgeting support. The Junior Controller will work with a high degree of independence, exercising professional judgment while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and adherence to internal controls and accounting policies. This position also provides functional support across Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Payroll, acting as a senior accounting resource and supporting continuous improvement of financial processes and controls.

Major Job Functions

• Prepare and review financial statements and management reports
• Lead assigned components of monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
• Prepare account reconciliations, analyses, and supporting schedules
• Analyze and report on project and departmental costs, including variance explanations
• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and ongoing budget monitoring
• Review and support Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Payroll activities
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and regulatory requirements
• Support internal and external audit processes, including preparation of audit documentation
• Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements to strengthen financial controls and cost efficiency
• Act as a technical accounting resource to internal stakeholders, including project managers and leadership
• Provide guidance and informal mentoring to junior accounting staff as appropriate
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned

Specific Skills and Knowledge

Education and Experience

CPA Development Support

OEL supports ongoing professional development for Chartered Professional Accountants. Eligible employees may receive support that can include :

Eligibility and reimbursement levels are subject to company policy.

Salary

$65,000 to $85,000 annually, plus benefits. Actual compensation within the range will be determined based on job-related factors such as accounting experience, CPA-level competencies, and scope of responsibility.

Benefits Summary

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