Controller

freelance.ca; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction sector is seeking a Controller to provide strategic financial management and support. The role involves overseeing finance operations, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and contributing to the company's growth strategy. Candidates should possess a university degree and a professional accounting designation, along with significant experience in financial management. Join us to make a meaningful impact in building a greener and smarter Canada.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of senior financial management experience with increasing responsibility.
• Knowledge of US GAAP and Sarbanes Oxley is a benefit.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial support for senior management.
• Develop and maintain internal controls in accordance with US GAAP.
• Analyze financial results and interpret events from a financial perspective.

Skills

Communication

People Management

Education

University Degree

Professional Accounting Designation

Tools

US GAAP

Sarbanes Oxley

Job description

Whatever you do, you'll make a difference at the company. Because we know that your passion and curiosity are the natural resources the world needs. Thanks to our teams' energy, commitment and ideas, we are reinventing how the world builds to make Canada greener and smarter for all.

Controller

Requisition ID : 12636

Location : [Location]

Salary range : $100,000 - $115,000

Company Overview

Holcim is planning to spin-off its North American Business to unleash its full potential, capitalizing on North America’s oversized growth in construction led by the modernization of infrastructure, a surge in advanced manufacturing and AI operation, and the growth of resilient cities.

Holcim plans to list the new company on the NYSE by the end of the first half of 2025 and establish its operations headquarters in the US to be fully dedicated to serving the North American market and pursue a growth strategy across the region.

The newly listed company will become North America’s leading building solutions company, with industry-leading market position to meet its customers’ greatest ambitions with the most advanced building solutions from foundation to rooftop.

About The Role

The Controller provides the Finance Director, VPGM, General Manager, Operations Managers, and staff with full and appropriate financial management information and strategic support including budgeting, forecasting, and capital requests. Also provides effective management of the finance, administration, credit, and computer departments in accordance with company policies, USGAAP, Internal Controls under Sarbanes Oxley, tax laws, etc.

What You’ll Accomplish

• Provide financial support for Finance Director, Performance, Senior VP, General Manager, and various Operations Managers.
• Contribute to attainment of EBIT, CFFO, and ROIC. Provide financial management support for senior management.
• Develop and maintain proper internal controls in accordance with the Group MCS. Develop and maintain proper controls in accordance with US GAAP and Sarbanes Oxley. Maintain proper financial and accounting controls.
• Analyze financial results. Interpret events and activities from a financial perspective (monthly, quarterly, annually).
• Develop and maintain a customer-focused finance department. Provide informative, timely, and reliable financial information for local senior management and regional corporate office.
• Coordinate internal audit. Ensure all Minimum Control Standards (Internal control) systems are adhered to.
• Consolidate budgets and forecasts and target exercises. Work closely with the General Manager on annual target exercises.
• Manage human resources and staff development effectively. Oversee Accounting, Credit, Information Systems, and Administration personnel.
• Participate in developing the strategic direction of divisional goals. Assist the General Manager with divisional strategy issues.
• Continuously improve operating efficiencies. Maximize asset utilization.
• Demonstrate a commitment to health, safety, and environmental policies in all work environments.

What We’re Looking For

• Education : University Degree
• Additional Education Preferred: N/A
• Field of Study : Accounting, Finance, Business
• Required Work Experience: 5+ years of senior financial management experience with increasing responsibility
• Required Training / Certifications: Professional Accounting Designation (CMA, CGA, CA) or equivalent education and experience, plus ongoing professional development
• Required Technical Skills: Knowledge of US GAAP and Sarbanes Oxley is a benefit
• Travel Requirements: [Specify if any]
• Additional Requirements: Experience in a multi-business, multi-divisional environment; effective written and oral communication skills; advanced people management skills.

Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Holcim approved Personal Protection Equipment (