Job Description
FINANCIAL CONTROLLER
Ron Eastern Construction Ltd. (“RECL”) is a leading Canadian Construction Manager, Design-Builder, and
General Contractor, based in Ottawa. Since its inception in 1958, RECL and its associate companies have been involved in a diverse range of difficult and high-profile projects. These projects include institutional, residential, heavy engineering, commercial, and industrial projects.
RECL takes pride in fostering a collaborative work environment, with continuous learning and growth opportunities. Mentoring and teaching, a flexible work environment and work/life balance are fundamental in our culture. We want team members to feel trusted, be invested, and enjoy their work.
RECL is currently seeking a Controller.
Duties:
- Provide comprehensive financial updates to senior management and owners by evaluating, analyzing, and reporting financial performance of company and comparing to annual budgets and industry standards;
- Prepare annual financial statements and supporting working paper file;
- Prepare and file all relevant income tax and sales tax returns and filings and manage the required installments;
- Develop and enforce internal controls to maximize protection of company assets, policies, procedures, and workflows by maintaining internal safeguards for revenue receipts and processing of payments and comparing company and project budgets with actual revenues and expenditures;
- Help develop and support short- and long-term operational strategies;
- Establish (in coordination with President) financial and operating benchmarks, budgets, program monitoring, and reporting standards on monthly and annual basis;
- Implement consistent accounting policies, practices, and procedures across all programs, adhering to national and local legal standards while remaining knowledgeable of proposed legislation;
- Oversee and support accounting team with dynamic leadership that creates an environment of trust and productivity;
- Liaise with external financial statement and government auditors.
Requirements:
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics
- 5 – 10 years’ of professional accounting experience;
- Strong understanding of accounting standards and construction accounting practices, banking processes and financial data analysis;
- Demonstrated knowledge of corporate, sales and payroll tax regulations
- Exemplary history of financial project management;
- Experience leading a small accounting/finance team is an asset;
- Professional certification, such as CPA (certified public accountant) is an asset;
- Experience in managing payroll, with focus on streamlining accounting processes is an asset.
Accessibility Compliance & Feedback: RECL will, upon request, consult with applicants with disabilities in order to determine if accommodations may be provided that are suitable and take into account applicants’ accessibility needs, where reasonable and practicable given the circumstances.
Please submit your resume with references to: careers@recl.ca
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Flexible Language Requirement:
Schedule:
Work Location: In person
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