Assistant Controller

Zehr Group; St. Jacobs; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Controller to join their dynamic accounting team. In this vital role, you will support monthly financial reporting, corporate tax accounting, and ensure timely filing of HST. Collaborating closely with development and property management divisions, you will prepare comprehensive financial statements and forecasts while managing a direct report. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to strategic planning and oversee essential accounting activities in a growing company within the building construction industry. If you're ready to take ownership and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in corporate tax from public accounting or industry.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles in real estate development.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial statements for multiple entities.
• Support the VP of Accounting in strategic planning.
• Manage one direct report and oversee day-to-day accounting activities.

Skills

Corporate Tax Knowledge

Accounting Principles

Financial Reporting

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Initiative and Responsibility

Education

CPA Designation

Job description

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Reporting to the VP of Accounting, the Assistant Controller will be an integral part of the accounting team, supporting all aspects of monthly financial reporting, annual working paper preparation, corporate tax accounting, and HST filing. This role will work closely with development and property management divisions to ensure all financial reporting and annual working paper preparation are filed timely and accurately.

Responsibilities:

1. Prepare monthly financial statements for internal purposes for multiple entities.
2. Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual budget comparison reports and forecasts for the development division.
3. Support the VP of Accounting in the preparation of a 5-year strategic plan.
4. Prepare year-end working paper files for multiple GP and LP entities, holding companies, and trusts; coordinate activities with external accountants to complete all year-end work within deadlines; handle income tax filings and T-slips.
5. Manage one direct report.
6. Oversee insurance policies and procedures, including reconciliation for chargebacks.
7. Oversee corporate credit card procedures, including administration of cards, financial analysis of transactions, and charge backs to related entities.
8. Prepare and file all government remittances for multiple entities.
9. Oversee and support day-to-day accounting activities.
10. Assist with indirect tax matters as required.
11. Prepare account reconciliations.
12. Participate in special projects as required.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience with corporate tax, either from public accounting or in industry.
• CPA Designation is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and their application within real estate development and construction industries.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Able to take initiative and thrive on ownership and responsibility.
• Strong organizational skills with an ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Seniority level:

Mid-Senior level

Employment type:

Full-time

Job function:

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industry:

Building Construction