Controller, Development & Construction

Highstreet Ventures; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Highstreet Ventures is seeking a Controller for their Development & Construction division in Kelowna. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing accounting operations and leading a team while ensuring compliance with standards and driving improvements. This role offers competitive compensation and investment opportunities, aligning with the company’s vision of building a carbon-free community.

Benefits

Annual Bonus

Investment Opportunity

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience leading a team.
• Highly organized with strong computer skills in Microsoft Office and accounting software.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations and manage month-end/year-end close processes.
• Lead a highly engaged team and manage financial reporting.
• Drive process improvements in accounting procedures and systems.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Leadership

Education

CPA designation

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Acumatica

Job description

Do you enjoy making a difference? Do you hate when bureaucracy gets in the way of the right decision? Do you easily admit when you’re wrong? Would people say you know how to get a message across? Do you get satisfaction from a job well done and like to celebrate success when you’ve worked hard to get there?

If you answered yes to these questions, we have the job for you. Highstreet is currently looking for a Controller for our Development & Construction division. This in-person role is part of our Head Office team in Kelowna, BC.

Highstreet is looking for a highly motivated and self-aware individual who can lead by example, coach their team effectively and perpetuate Highstreet’s culture and values. Top candidates will be intelligent, adaptable, pro-active, great communicators, and perform well under pressure.

WHY HIGHSTREET?

Highstreet is leading the industry in designing and building apartments and condos that are carbon free and high quality.

Our vision is that everyone in Highstreet’s community will want their friends to work with us, live with us and invest with us.

Help us achieve that vision.

Highstreet’s Core Values:

As a team leader, you will align with our core values, and be responsible for demonstrating and developing them within your team:

• Humility grants us insight from others
• Inquisitive & learning continuously
• Guided by always doing what is right
• Honest, open and timely communication
• Responsible & accountable for our actions and decisions
• Determined to persevere, get results and win together

The Role

Reporting to the VP, Finance and Accounting, this role involves overseeing day-to-day accounting operations, financial analysis, and reporting. This position involves managing a team of accountants, ensuring accurate and timely financial data, and providing insights to support strategic decision-making.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Lead a highly engaged team that loves where they work.
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes, including reconciliations, accruals, and financial statement preparation in accordance with ASPE.
• Oversee a high volume of accounts payable with a weekly payment cycle.
• Manage accounting software systems including Acumatica, TrailD and Dext.
• Review CRA correspondence & audits where necessary.
• Assist with annual audit requirements.
• Develop and implement comprehensive budgets and proformas including analysis and forecasting to identify cost savings and process improvement.
• Prepare and present financial reports to management, highlighting key insights and trends.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, policies, and internal controls.
• Drive process improvements in accounting procedures and systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Engage with development and construction teams to better processes and drive results.
• Assist in ad-hoc projects and initiatives related to accounting, as needed.

Qualifications & Competencies:

• CPA designation is mandatory for this role.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience leading a team.
• Highly motivated to learn in general and specifically about development and construction.
• Highly organized and enjoy managing multiple tasks and responsibilities
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and an accounting software (Acumatica is an asset).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.

Additional requirements:

• Satisfactory criminal and credit record check.

Compensation Package:

• Annual Salary: $95,000-$130,000 depending on experience.
• Annual Bonus: Highstreet pays an annual bonus based on company performance. A typical bonus for a Controller is approximately 28% of annual salary. Determined annually, the bonus could be more or less depending on results.
• Investment Opportunity: Highstreet encourages all employees to share in our success by offering the opportunity to invest in the projects we build and operate. To encourage employee investment, Highstreet matches employee investment at 50% up to 20% of annual salary (i.e. for every $1 invested by the employee, Highstreet invests $0.50 on the employee’s behalf). The investment is TFSA and RRSP eligible.