Financial Controller – Part time Full Time

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

●       Bookkeeping & Accounting: Maintain accurate financial records, oversee all accounting and finance processes; A/R, A/P, payroll.

●       Reconciliations: Reconcile bank statements, credit card transactions, and general ledger accounts. Preparation of account reconciliations, intercompany transactions, month-end financial reports

●       Payroll & Benefits: Process bi-weekly payroll and benefits files using Jonas Construction Software, including all government and union remittances.

●       Financial Reporting: Assist with month-end closing, prepare internal financial statements for external parties on a quarterly basis, and analyze budget variances (actual vs. projected costs) as required.

●       Operational Admin: Provide administrative support as required, such as maintaining office records, managing contracts, initiate, prepare and provide ad-hoc reporting/analysis and research to assist management in decision making.

●       Compliance: Manage compliance with local, provincial and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings, such as monthly/quarterly/annual EHT, HST, WSIB remittances

●       Year End: Lead the year-end Financial Statement preparation process for City Electric Inc and City Group of Companies by preparing a comprehensive set of working paper files for external CPAs. This includes, but not limited to: WIP Schedule Reconciliations, Account analysis, fixed asset schedules

●       Supervise and mentor office staff and coordinate cross-function training as required.

●       Ensure best practices are in place and implement improvements to key operating activities and processes.

REQUIREMENTS:

●       University degree Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration is required

●       Professional accounting designation (CPA) considered an asset.

●       Minimum 5-7 years of operational accounting experience.

●       Construction industry experience is preferred

●       Experience with JONAS Construction Software is an asset.

●       Knowledge of best practices in finance, accounting, budgeting, asset management, internal controls, cost control principles.

●       Ability to work independently, problem-solve, work under pressure and obtain results quickly while managing many competing priorities.

●       Strong communication skills both written and verbal