Assistant Controller

Thomas Cavanagh Construction Limited; Ashton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Ontario is seeking a Finance Professional to support financial reporting and analysis. The role involves preparing financial statements, assisting with audits, and providing guidance on job cost reports. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and at least 3 years of relevant experience, preferably in the construction industry. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for success in this position.

Benefits

Family oriented work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in accounting or finance role.
• Experience in the construction industry preferred.
• Familiarity with HST regulations and reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist with financial reporting and prepare financial analyses.
• Support the closing process for monthly and yearly financial periods.
• Prepare supporting documentation for the annual audit.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• Provide comprehensive support to the Controller by assisting with financial reporting and preparing detailed financial analyses and summaries to aid in strategic decision-making.
• Assist in the preparation of accurate financial statements, ledgers, and accounts, including performing detailed reviews and making corrections to ensure financial records are correct.
• Support the closing process for monthly and yearly financial periods by analyzing and reconciling general ledgers, and providing detailed analysis for department and company stakeholders.
• Prepare supporting documentation for the annual audit and serve as the initial point of contact for the external auditors and related questions.
• Provide oversight to Junior Accountant for bank reconciliations and other finance-related administrative tasks
• Prepare and analyze regular and ad hoc financial reports to support management decision-making.
• Provide guidance to department leads on how to interpret job cost reports and financial results
• Maintain and update records for fixed assets inventory, including tracking acquisitions, disposals, and amortization.
• Calculate HST owing and prepare HST returns in compliance with payment and reporting requirements.
• Provide technical support to ERP users as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements :

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in accounting or finance role
• Experience in the construction industry or similar sectors with a strong understanding of job cost accounting preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, including the use of formulas, pivot tables, and financial modeling.
• Familiarity with HST regulations and reporting requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and generate actionable insights.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly and concisely to non-financial stakeholders.
• Organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting and data entry.

Cavanagh Employee Benefits :

• Family oriented work environment