Controller

Accountant Staffing; Dieppe; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established company in industrial construction is seeking an experienced Controller for their Dieppe office. This permanent role involves day-to-day accounting operations, overseeing payroll, and preparing financial reports. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in accounting, excellent analytical skills, and a collaborative work style, contributing significantly to the organization’s financial health.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of full-cycle accounting experience.
• Experience ideally within the manufacturing or construction industries.
• Ability to manage all accounting processes independently.

Responsibilities

• Perform all day-to-day accounting operations.
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements and reports.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Education

Post-secondary education in Accounting

CPA designation or progress toward one

Tools

QuickBooks

ADP Payroll

MS Office Suite

Job description

Our client is a well-established company in the industrial construction sector, known for providing specialized services to major clients across Atlantic Canada. They are seeking an experienced Controller to join their Dieppe office team,reporting directly to the President. This is a permanent opportunity offering both stability and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the organization’s financial health and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities for the Job:

• Perform all day-to-day accounting operations (full cycle)
• Oversee payroll and employee benefits, GST/HST filings
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements and reports
• Perform and review account and bank reconciliations
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow processes
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements
• Lead year-end processes and liaise with external auditors
• Support senior management with ad hoc reporting and financial insights

Skills & Attributes for Success:

• Post-secondary education in Accounting; CPA designation or progress toward one is a strong asset
• Minimum five years of full-cycle accounting experience, ideally within the manufacturing or construction industries
• Proficiency with QuickBooks, ADP Payroll and MS Office Suite, particularly Excel
• Comfortable managing all accounting processes independently as a sole accounting resource
• Strong adaptability and willingness to step outside traditional accounting tasks
• Proven analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy; ability to exercise independent judgment
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, hands-on work environment

If interested in this opportunity, please apply online by clicking the Apply Now button.

Accountant Staffing is Atlantic Canada’s only specialist recruitment firm focusing exclusively on the placement of accounting and finance professionals. Organizations use the services of Accountant Staffing to fill a variety of roles from Junior Accountant to Chief Financial Officer. For more information about Accountant Staffing or to view additional positions, please visit our website at www.accountantstaffing.com.

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