Controller
Lea
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Markham • 🇨🇦 Canada
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SeniorLead
About the role
- Reporting to the CFO, the Controller will play a dual role, focusing on both Financial and Project Accounting within the Accounting Department.
- This role involves budgeting, financial reporting, and project cost monitoring, as well as overseeing invoicing, as well as Accounts Receivable and Payables.
- This role will entail supervising and mentoring of accounting staff.
- The Controller will collaborate closely with Project Managers, the CFO, and other stakeholders to ensure accuracy and efficiency in financial operations and compliance.
- Closing of fiscal month-ends and year-ends, including preparation and/or review of working paper files for external auditors.
- Prepare Joint Venture financial statements and related documents.
- Prepare and submit required filings to Statistics Canada.
- Cash management, including accounts receivable collections, payable and banking.
Requirements
- A post-secondary degree specializing in Accounting with a minimum 10 years of experience, including 5 years in a managerial position.
- Professional designation: CPA designation (or equivalent).
- Experience working with an engineering consulting firm.
- Knowledge of Deltek VantagePoint is a requirement.
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- A 'can-do' attitude and proven accomplishments as a problem-solver.
Benefits
- Offers a competitive total compensation package of salary, substantial bonuses, benefits and other perks.
- Allows for a collaborative hybrid work environment with flexible hours to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
- Cultivates team camaraderie and collaboration, offering a variety of social events aimed at fostering relationships across the company including sports leagues, game nights, special events, and volunteer/charitable opportunities.
- Prioritizes mentorship, training, and rotational assignments for knowledge advancement and career growth.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
financial reportingbudgetingproject accountingcash managementaccounts receivableaccounts payableinvoicingfiscal month-end closingyear-end closingpreparation of financial statements
Soft skills
supervisingmentoringcollaborationproblem-solvingability to work under pressurecan-do attitude
Certifications
CPA designation