Controller


City: Winnipeg, MB, Canada
Title: Controller
Category:
EmploymentType: Permanent
Description:
Staffmax Staffing and Recruiting is currently assisting our client in the Construction Contracting Service business with finding a Controller.

Reason for hiring: Current Controller is moving out of the province

Our client would like to remain confidential until the first interview or pre-screen
 
  • $100-120k
  • Bonus: discretionary bonus plan in place (~5-10%), based on performance (individual and overall business)
  • Paid time off
  • Vision care
  • Dental care
  • Life insurance
  • Casual dress code
  • Extended health care
  • On-site parking
Duties include:
  • Reporting to the GM
  • Perform full-cycle bookkeeping and accounting,
  • Generate monthly and annual financial statements,
  • Prepare adjusting and accrual journal entries as required,
  • Prepare banking covenant calculations,
  • Support annual review engagement with 3rd-party accountants
  • Reconcile General Ledger accounts to maintain accuracy,
  • Investigate variances and follow-up,
  • Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly and year-end reports for management,
  • Ensure all required remittances are accurately determined and reported (GST, PST, etc.),
  • Oversee and support the functions of staff members (AR/AP, payroll and general administration),
  • Back up payroll,
Must Haves:
  • Post-secondary education with four or more years of full-cycle accounting experience,
  • Four or more years’ experience with a computerized accounting program, such as Sage. Jonas Construction would be considered an asset,
  • Payroll experience using an external payroll preparation service, such as Ceridian, Payworks, etc.
  • Experience in the construction industry, preferably at a subcontractor or general contractor company
  • Significant experience in percentage complete revenue recognition and progress billings (over 100+ projects),
  • Experience working with and supporting project managers on the financial performance of their projects/jobs,
  • Managing a team,
  • Strong computer skills and strong Excel skills,
  • Demonstrated ability to act with tact and discretion when dealing with internal and external personnel.
Please send your resume confidentially. We thank everyone who applies; only those selected will be contacted.

 
Company:
Staffmax Staffing & Recruiting