Controller (12 Month Contract, In-Office)

About This Career Opportunity

Black & McDonald’s Accounting & Finance team is growing! If you are committed and collaborative professional looking to contribute to a hard-working, innovative team, this opportunity is for you.

The Controller will work in conjunction with the Senior Regional Controller to undertake and manage the financial and administration affairs of the assigned regions/company in accordance with Corporate Policy. This position is a 12-month Contract position with the possibility of extension.

Duties And Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Resolve any vendor payment disputes
• Manage cash flow and other company assets
• Plan, organize and undertake the period close process including preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Perform month end process related to jobs (i.e. closeouts, profit recognition, unbilled work orders) and update of accounting wip reports
• Perform monthly billing of jobs/work orders and send to clients
• Post journal entries, perform bank reconciliations and reconcile required general ledger accounts as required
• Participation in annual external audit
• Prepare salary recovery worksheets and other cost transfer forms and post
• Ensure integrity of financial data and systems and adherence to Corporate reporting timelines
• Assist with collection of accounts receivable when required
• Set up jobs, cost codes, billing markup rate tables for all new contracts and or work orders as required
• Complete and review month-end reconciliations and budget variance analyses
• Ensure management of general ledger
• Assist operations with updates to jobs (i.e. productivity, change orders, cost codes)
• Ensure conformity with internal accounting policies and business processes as well as compliance with established internal controls, including approval requirements with a keen eye toward cost control and accuracy
• Provide financial recommendations and ideas when new business initiatives are proposed
• Assist operations with preparation of any ad hoc reports related to job performance
• Assist operations with any job start up requirements
• Support ongoing business planning and quarterly forecasting processes as well as annual strategic planning exercise

Competency Requirements

• Customer Focus
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Communicates Effectively
• Change Orientation
• Problem Solving and Innovation
• Continuous Learning
• Holds Self and Others Accountable
• Values and Respects Others
• Strategic Perspective
• Maximizes Business Performance and Team Effectiveness

Education Requirements

• Minimum of a diploma in Business Administration – Accounting or a degree in Finance
• CPA designation a requirement

Work Experience Requirements

• Prior experience in a construction or engineering company preferred
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an Accounting Manager/Assistant Controller position

Skills, Abilities, And Other Requirements

• Advanced Excel knowledge and systems aptitude
• Knowledge of JDE Edwards or comparable ERP system preferred
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency with advanced Excel skills
• Strong organizational skills

Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.