Corporate Controller - Permanent

LRO Staffing; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

LRO Staffing seeks a Corporate Controller for a permanent role in Ottawa East. You will lead the Accounting & HR teams, ensure timely financial reporting, and oversee project costing and contract compliance for construction initiatives.

The position reports to senior management and supports growth strategies. Requirements include CPA designation (or in pursuit), 7+ years in accounting/finance with 2+ years in leadership, strong English communication, and a detail-oriented, collaborative mindset.

Qualifications

• CPA designation or in pursuit of CPA required.
• Experience in the construction industry (project-focused).
• 7+ years in accounting/finance in a medium-to-large organization.
• 2+ years of leadership of an accounting team.
• Strong English communication, both written and verbal.
• Highly organized with attention to detail and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Accounting & HR teams to ensure accurate, timely submissions.
• Evaluate WIP, prepaids, accruals, asset management and aging.
• Oversee contract compliance, billing, costing, tax, and labour needs for projects.
• Manage job costing, costing reports, and cost allocation analyses.
• Coordinate budgets and financial forecasts; monitor variances.
• Lead month-end and year-end close; liaise with auditors.
• Develop processes, policies, and efficiency improvements.
• Mentor accounting staff and present financials to stakeholders.
• Provide strategic financial input to senior management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Self-starter

Collaborative

Education

CPA Designation

CPA in progress

Job description

Corporate Controller - Permanent - 19556

About the Opportunity

Our growing client in Ottawa East is looking for a Corporate Controller to join their fast-paced, dynamic organization on a full-time, permanent basis.

This opportunity joins a progressive organization that offers professional growth within a collaborative, positive, work culture, paired with a competitive total compensation package.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Oversee Accounting & Human Resources team to ensure accuracy and submissions in a timely manner, providing support as needed
• 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
• Coordination and preparation of budget and financial forecasts, institute and maintain planning and control procedures and analyze report variances
• Risk Analysis and ad hoc analysis as needed
• Preparing Month and Year End closing, ensure transactions are complete, accurate, and properly documented
• Liaising with auditors, take an active role in internal and external Audit, providing required reporting
• Evaluation of processes, development and integration of efficiencies, policies & procedures as needed
• Ensuring compliance as well as implementation of policies and procedures, monitoring for accurate and successful execution
• Provide mentorship and development for Accounting team through thoughtful evaluation
• Working closely with internal and external stakeholders and presenting financial reports
• Provide contributions and recommendations regarding financial aspects of the business, communicating with Senior Management on financial variances and strategies, including developing long-term growth models
• Participate in other active projects and ad hoc reporting as needed

About You

The successful candidate will have the following:

• CPA Designation, or in pursuit of CPA
• Must have experience in the Construction industry (project-focused experience, ideally on the commercial side)
• 7+ years of experience in Accounting & Finance within a similar role for a medium-to-large organization, including 2+ years of leadership of an accounting team
• Strong oral, written, and communication skills in English
• 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 $130,000 to $165,000, dependent on relevant previous experience.

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