Financial Controller

The Byng Group; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in York Region is seeking a Controller to oversee financial operations. Responsibilities include cash flow planning, financial reporting, and managing a finance team. The ideal candidate will have a CPA designation and experience in a construction environment. This role offers a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits including dental coverage and three weeks vacation.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation Package

Comprehensive drug and dental coverage

Company cellphone provided

3 weeks vacation

CPA member dues reimbursement

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years experience in a financial role within a construction environment.
• Experience implementing internal controls, ensuring integrity.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the cash flow planning, reporting, and forecasting.
• Manage the month end close process.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

Skills

CPA designation

Private Equity Experience

US GAAP Experience

Budgeting and forecasting activities

Intermediate Excel skills

Tools

ERP Systems

Job description

The Byng Group is a multi-national full-service general construction company, transforming multifamily residential properties into magnificent renovations. Specializing in residential suite upgrades and common area maintenance and renovations. Byng currently operates in Ontario and in the US.

Our innovative turnover process, dedicated project management staff and integrated manufacturing facilities yield outstanding savings in time and money. Byng serves all projects with distinction, creatively meeting the needs of each customer uniquely.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Controller is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day financial operations, including ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, cash flow planning and financial forecasting. This individual will be responsible for implementing and maintaining internal controls and providing financial guidance to senior management.

The Controller will provide leadership and coaching to the Finance team members across all entities to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of the team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the cash flow planning, reporting, and forecasting.
• Manage banking including review and approval of payments and transfers.
• Manage the month end close process.
• Lead and manage the AR, AP, and Financial accounting teams.
• Responsible for the performance of the Finance team including day-to-day coaching and performance evaluation and development of each individual.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Ensure that all financial reporting adheres to GAAP and that internal controls meet generally accepted auditing guidelines.
• Manage the financial system of the organization ensuring maximum productivity to meet the needs of the business today and in the future.
• Work closely with Management to provide financial information critical to the success of their areas of responsibility.
• Support the financial planning and analysis and budgeting processes
• Provide leadership for the accounting strategy, to optimize the company’s financial performance and strategic position.
• Manage the year-end process with external accountants, analyze results and develop process improvements based on the results.
• Ensure compliance with all legal and statutory requirements.
• Develop internal controls and procedures to protect and safeguard the company’s assets.

Desired Skills and Experience

• CPA designation
• Private Equity Experience
• US GAAP Experience
• 3-5+ years experience in similar role within a Construction Environment
• Experience with Inventory
• Experience with moving from entrepreneurial environment to more formalized structure
• Experienced with budgeting and forecasting activities
• Experience implementing internal controls, ensuring integrity
• Strong ERP Skills/Knowledge
• Intermediate Excel skills (pivot tables, V/H lookups, etc.)
• Strong relationship-building capabilities
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation Package
• Comprehensive drug and dental coverage
• Company cellphone provided
• 3 weeks vacation
• CPA member dues reimbursement