Assistant Controller

Black & McDonald Limited; Golden Horseshoe; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Assistant Controller to join their dynamic team in Southwest Ontario. This role involves overseeing financial operations, ensuring compliance with corporate policies, and supporting the regional team in executing financial plans. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects effectively. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a collaborative environment while advancing your career in finance.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a similar accounting role.
• Strong understanding of full cycle accounting and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end accounting procedures and financial reporting.
• Collaborate with Division Managers on financial operations.
• Supervise and mentor Administrators in the finance team.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Change Orientation

Education

Degree in Accounting or Finance

Accounting Designation (preferred)

Tools

Excel

Word

ERP Systems (JD Edwards)

Job description

ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Black & McDonald’s Southwest Ontario (SWO) team is growing! If you are committed and collaborative professional looking to contribute to a hard-working, innovative team, this opportunity is for you.

Reporting to the Regional Controller, the Assistant Controller will be responsible for oversight of the Finance function and team including executing the accounting and financial plan in accordance with Corporate Policy. This position will provide support to the SWO region, including joint ventures as well as National Service functions.

Regional Responsibilities

• General ledger journal responsibilities, including Month End and Year End activities
• Review coding on invoices and expense reports for accuracy
• Prepare financial reporting for Operations
• Prepare weekly Service Division Manager report, including Safety & Training Statistics
• Assist with updating annual and quarterly budget and forecast templates
• Oversee tax and government remittances
• Oversee monthly account reconciliations and bank reconciliations
• Assist with general ledger accountability, overhead and recoveries monitoring, expense review and cost control, month end procedures and audit preparedness, including WSIB remittances & audits
• Assist Regional Controller with fleet management and accounts receivables duties
• Perform monthly variance analysis (i.e. actual vs. budget)
• Work jointly with administrators & coordinators to ensure work orders and purchase orders are current and processed as per company policies
• Process bi-weekly Salary Payroll for Region, including T4 and T2200 Distribution
• Responsible for banking activities, including processing EFT’s and Banking files
• Collaborate with Division Managers with financial operations
• Assist Controller and Division Managers with ad hoc requests
• Supervise, support and mentor Administrators
• Other duties as assigned

Joint Venture Responsibilities

• Responsible for month-end accounting procedures including the preparation of the first draft of financial statements for Regional Controller review
• Responsible for overseeing all Financial areas of Joint Venture, including billing, accounts payable and accounts receivables duties
• Perform monthly variance analysis (i.e. actual vs. budget)
• Prepare and maintain reconciliation files and working papers to support the annual review engagement by external auditors and US Partners

Competency Requirements

• Change Orientation
• Communicates Effectively
• Continuous Learning
• Customer Focus
• Holds Self and Others Accountable
• Problem Solving and Innovation
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Values and Respects Others

Education & Skill Requirements

• Completion of an appropriate degree program (Accounting, Finance) from a recognized University and working towards accounting designation
• Preference will be given to those with an Accounting Designation
• 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong understanding of full cycle accounting
• Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work well under pressure
• Strong and effective written and verbal communication skills
• Proven interpersonal, organizational, and problem solving skills
• Strong technical skills in Excel and Word
• Ability to work independently and with minimal direction
• Experience with ERP systems (JD Edwards experience would be an asset)
• Experience in the construction industry would be an asset

Black & 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.