Controller - Permanent - 19611

LRO Staffing; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

LRO Staffing seeks a Controller for a full-time, permanent role in the Ottawa area. You will lead General Ledger, financial reporting, and project costing while ensuring compliance and accurate financials. A CPA designation and 3+ years in accounting leadership, with construction industry experience, are required.

The position offers a collaborative culture, professional growth, and long-term opportunities in a growing firm. Salary ranges from CAD 90,000 to CAD 120,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Strong oral, written, and communication skills (English essential).
• Previous experience in the Construction industry.
• Active CPA Designation, or in the process of obtaining CPA Designation.
• 3+ years of experience in Accounting & Finance in a leadership capacity.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Highly organized, strong attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, self-starter, collaborative.

Responsibilities

• Management of General Ledger and related Accounting duties.
• Production of financial statements, consolidated monthly/quarterly/annual results (Income Statement, P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow).
• Oversee WIP, prepaids, accruals, asset management, aging and follow-up.
• Oversee contract terms compliance, project setup including billing, costing, tax compliance, and labour requirements.
• Oversee job costing, costing reports, cost allocation and insights on fluctuations.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Communication

Collaboration

Education

CPA designation (active or in progress)

Job description

Controller - Permanent - 19611

Our growing client located in the central Ottawa area is looking for a Controller to join their dynamic, growing team on a full-time, permanent basis.

This organization fosters a positive work culture within a collaborative space, promoting professional growth and opportunities long-term.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Management of General Ledger and related Accounting duties
• Production of financial statements, prepare consolidated monthly, quarterly and annual results including Income Statements, P&L, Balance Sheets, and Cash Flow Management, ensure accuracy of preparation of Financials
• Evaluation of WIP, prepaids, accruals, asset management, holdbacks, and monitoring of aging; appropriate follow-up when necessary
• Oversee compliance of contract terms and ensure proper set up for projects including billing, costing, tax compliance, and labour requirements
• Oversee job costing, review of costing reports, and cost allocation, as well as providing insight to costing fluctuations and adjustments as needed
• Financial reporting, review of consolidated and statutory Financial Statements
• Financial analysis and financial management for complex accounting and modelling
• Assisting in the coordination and preparation of budget and financial forecasts, institute and maintain planning and control procedures and analyze report variances
• Preparing Month and Year End close
• Liaising with auditors, take an active role in internal and external Audit, providing required reporting
• Ensuring compliance as well as implementation of policies and procedures, monitoring for accurate and successful execution
• Actively provide support and mentorship to Accounting team
• Participate in other active projects and ad hoc reporting as needed

About You

• Strong oral, written, and communication skills (English essential)
• Previous experience in the Construction industry
• Active CPA Designation, or in the process of obtaining CPA Designation
• 3+ years of experience in Accounting & Finance in a leadership capacity
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Highly organized, strong attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills, self-starter, collaborative

About the Job

The salary band for this role is $90,000 to $120,000, dependent on relevant previous experience.

Please note that all candidates must be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity.