Assistant Controller

Hays; City of Langley; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the construction and real estate development sector as an Assistant Controller. This role offers a unique opportunity to oversee financial operations, ensuring compliance and accuracy in project accounting. With a strong emphasis on collaboration, you'll work closely with department leaders to align financial processes with business objectives. The company values innovation and excellence, providing a supportive environment for career growth. If you're passionate about finance and looking to make a significant impact, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Excellent health benefits

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in construction.
• Strong communication skills for collaboration with finance and non-finance stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Monitor financial transactions for compliance with policies and standards.
• Lead core financial processes including accounts payable and receivable.

Skills

Accounting

Financial Reporting

Communication Skills

Process Improvement

Interpersonal Skills

Education

CPA designation

Relevant education in Accounting

Tools

Yardi

Job description

Your new company

Our client, who is a prominent company in the construction and real estate development sector, is looking for an Assistant Controller to join the team. The company has decades of experience maintaining a reputation for excellence, innovation, and financial stability.

Your new role

• Monitor financial transactions for compliance with internal policies and regulatory standards.
• Oversee and maintain accurate project accounting records.
• Lead core financial processes: accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and cash flow management.
• Support financial planning and cost management for development projects.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting for projects.
• Preparing job cost reports
• Assist with tax filings, including GST, PST, and corporate tax returns.
• Collaborate with department leaders to ensure financial operations support overall business goals.
• Apply best practices for continuous process improvement

What you'll need to succeed

• Accounting or relevant education with a CPA designation
• 5+ years of progressive relevant accounting experience with a preference coming from construction and development
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Experience leading process improvement
• Experience with accounting and financial systems; Yardi experience preferred

What you'll get in return

• Up to 125k salary DOE
• Excellent health benefits
• Career development opportunities within a supportive and professional team environment.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, apply to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV

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