Assistant Corporate Controller

Kent Companies; Grand Rapids; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent Companies in Canada is seeking an Assistant Corporate Controller to lead corporate accounting functions, supervise the Accounts Payable Manager, and manage month-end closing and tax compliance across the organization. This role partners with the Corporate Controller to ensure timely financial reporting and accurate asset accounting.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and 3–5 years of accounting experience, preferably in construction, with strong ERP and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of accounting experience, preferably in construction.
• Demonstrated ability to lead monthly close process in a multi-division organization.
• Knowledge of general ledger entries, fixed asset accounting, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (Spectrum experience strongly preferred).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must have reliable transportation to the workplace(s)/ job location(s).
• Ability to pass drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Month-End Close & Financial Reporting: maintain close schedule, prepare month-end close activities, reconciliations, journal entries, and monthly bank reconciliations.
• Coordinate close activities between corporate accounting, regional controllers, and project teams.
• Identify opportunities to shorten the closing cycle while ensuring accuracy and accountability.
• Assist preconstruction teams and regional controllers with financial information for customer prequalifications.
• Accounts Payable: supervise accounts payable manager, improve invoice processing accuracy and timeliness, oversee vendor credit applications, and manage employee credit card processes.
• Tax Compliance: prepare monthly and annual sales tax filings and payroll tax filings.
• Fixed Assets & Equipment Accounting: record equipment acquisitions and maintain asset records; update depreciation schedules.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Spectrum ERP

Job description

The Assistant Corporate Controller is a key member of the corporate accounting leadership team and serves as a partner to the Corporate Controller in managing the corporate accounting and financial reporting functions. This role provides direct supervision of the Accounts Payable Manager and accounts payable function, preparation of month end closing entries, and quarterly compliance.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Month-End Close & Financial Reporting
  • Maintain month-end close schedule.
  • Preparation of month-end close activities, reconciliations, and journal entries for review and approval. Prepare monthly bank reconciliations.
  • Coordinate close activities between corporate accounting, regional controllers, and project teams.
  • Identify opportunities to reduce the length of the closing cycle while maintaining accuracy and accountability.
  • Assist the preconstruction teams and regional controllers with financial information needed for customer prequalifications.
• Accounts Payable
  • Directly supervise the accounts payable manager
  • Assist the accounts payable manager in improving the accuracy and timeliness of processing vendor invoices.
  • Oversee vendor credit application processing and approval.
  • Review and approve all new employee credit card applications. Order new credit cards, manage all internal requests for credit limit increases and resets.
• Tax Compliance
  • Prepare monthly and annual sales tax filings in compliance with applicable laws.
  • Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll tax filings.
• Fixed Assets & Equipment Accounting
  • Record new equipment acquisitions and maintain accurate asset records.
  • Maintain and update the depreciation schedule in accordance with accounting standards.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties and Responsibilities are not comprehensive and can be changed at any time, with or without notice.

• Required Experience, Education, and Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
  • Minimum 3 to 5 years of accounting experience, preferably in construction
  • Demonstrated ability to lead monthly close process in a multi-division organization
  • Knowledge of general ledger entries, fixed asset accounting, and balance sheet reconciliations
  • Proficiency with ERP systems (Spectrum experience strongly preferred)
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Must have reliable transportation to the workplace(s)/ job location(s).
  • Ability to pass drug screening.