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 Assistant 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.
Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to :
- Assist operations with preparation of any ad hoc reports
- Support ongoing business planning and quarterly forecasting processes as well as annual strategic planning exercise
- Complete and review month-end reconciliations and budget variance analyses
- Manage cash flow and other company assets
- Provide financial recommendations and ideas when new business initiatives are proposed
- Ensure management of general ledger
- 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
- Ensure integrity of financial data and systems and adherence to Corporate reporting timelines
- Participation in annual external audit
- Develop stream-lined reports using Power BI
- Prepare salary recovery worksheets and other cost transfer forms and post
- Post journal entries, perform bank reconciliations and reconcile required general ledger accounts as required
- Perform month end process related to jobs (i.e. closeouts, profit recognition, unbilled work orders) and update of accounting WIP reports
COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS
Change OrientationCommunicates EffectivelyContinuous LearningCustomer FocusHolds Self and Others AccountableProblem Solving and InnovationTeamwork and CollaborationValues and Respects OthersMaximizes Business Performance and Team EffectivenessStrategic PerspectiveEDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Minimum of a diploma in Business Administration – Accounting or a degree in FinanceCPA designation a requirementWORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an Accounting Manager / Assistant Controller positionPrior experience in a construction or engineering company preferredSKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Strong analytical skills with proficiency with advanced Excel skillsStrong organizational skillsExcellent communication skills both written and verbalAdvanced Excel knowledge and systems aptitudeKnowledge of JDE Edwards or comparable ERP system preferredBlack & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.
One company with endless opportunities to learn and grow
Interesting and challenging work
Team events and outings year-round
Ongoing investment in training and development
Collaborative and supportive work culture
Competitive compensation and benefits packages