Assistant Controller

Ironclad Developments Inc; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ironclad Developments Inc, a leader in multi-family apartment construction, seeks an Assistant Controller to enhance its financial operations. This role involves overseeing project accounting, managing a finance team, and ensuring compliance with internal controls. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, communicative, and holds an accounting designation, ready for career growth within an innovative work culture.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision

Company Pension Plan

Career growth opportunities

Professional development support

Company-sponsored travel opportunities

Qualifications

• Accounting designation or in final stages with related experience.
• Experience managing finance employees.
• Tech-savvy with advanced Microsoft Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full-cycle project accounting and maintain project records.
• Manage and mentor finance department employees.
• Assist with journal entries and financial statements.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decision-solving

Risk management

Process improvement

Analytical skills

Communication

Team player

Education

Accounting designation (CPA, CMA, CGA or CA)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Viewpoint Vista

Job description

Winnipeg, MB, Canada Req #305 Thursday, March 27, 2025

Ironclad Developments, one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, specializes in designing and building modern multi-family apartments. We prioritize trust, integrity, and industry excellence while fostering a culture of teamwork, innovation, and growth. We offer opportunities for advancement and empower employees to drive their own success.

We are seeking an Assistant Controller to support the Accounting Department by handling day-to-day financial transactions, requiring strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail.

Why Join Us?

• Comprehensive benefits package , including health, dental, vision and EAP
• Company Pension Plan
• Career growth opportunities within an expanding company
• Professional development support through T & D Program
• Company-sponsored travel opportunities to key markets
• A dynamic, team-oriented culture with strong leadership support

What You Will Do :

As an Assistant Controller, you’ll be responsible for supporting the financial operations of Ironclad Developments, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting and project accounting. Your key responsibilities will include :

• Project Accounting Oversee full-cycle project accounting, including billing, A / P, and bank reconciliations, while maintaining project records (contracts, change orders) and authorizing expense transfers.
• Team Leadership : Manage and mentor 2-5 finance department employees.
• Financial Oversight : Review overhead charges, investigate project variances, submit reports, and oversee payments for contracts, change orders, and purchases according to agreed terms.
• Month-End & Year-End : Assist with journal entries, variance analysis, balance sheet reconciliations, financial statements, process loan draw requests, and prepare year-end audit / tax schedules.
• Tax & Internal Controls : Support tax compliance, monthly filings, and assistance with documenting and monitoring internal controls.
• Process Improvement : Review and update policies for operational and control improvements.
• Stakeholder Communication : Work with internal stakeholders to resolve discrepancies.

What We’re Looking For

Must-Have Qualifications :

• Accounting designation (CPA, CMA, CGA or CA), or in the final stages may be considered with related work experience
• Experience managing and mentoring a small group of finance employees
• Tech-savvy with advanced skills in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Proven knowledge and ability in critical thinking, decision-solving, risk management, and process improvement utilizing new technologies and financial tools
• Highly analytical, open minded, detail-oriented team player with the ability to manage multiple tasks and communicate effectively
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal and ability to influence others
• Self-starter with an eye towards accuracy and inefficiency elimination
• Innovative mindset to improve operational efficiencies
• Ability to work independently and perform at a high level of accuracy
• Highly committed to meeting all deadlines and goals

Nice-to-Have Qualifications :

• The ideal candidate would have experience in general contracting. Experience with Viewpoint Vista would be considered an asset

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