Ellerslie jobs in Edmonton, AB

Job Identity

Job Title: Controller

Location: Ellerslie

Job Title: Junior Accountant

Location(s): Ellerslie

Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Additional hours may be required during month-end, year-end, budgeting, or audit periods.

Travel: Minimum

Physical Environment: Primarily office-based with occasional interaction with field operations. Extended periods of computer work.

Dress Code: Business Casual

Position Summary

The Controller will be responsible for the overall management of the company's accounting functions, financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow, internal controls, and financial analysis.

The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership and operational teams to ensure financial information is accurate, timely, and useful for decision-making. This role requires someone who can be both hands-on with day-to-day accounting and strategic in their approach to financial management.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management & Reporting

• Oversee the day-to-day accounting and finance functions of the company.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting to senior management.
• Monitor financial performance and provide meaningful analysis and recommendations.
• Develop and maintain financial reporting processes and procedures.
• Prepare financial forecasts and assist with long-term financial planning.
• Monitor company profitability, margins, expenses, and financial performance.

Cash Management: Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable

• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Monitor customer receivables and collections.
• Review vendor accounts, payments, and reconciliations.
• Ensure accurate recording and coding of transactions.
• Manage and monitor cash flow and working capital.
• Monitor Bank accounts and cash positions
• Complete bank reporting as required for margining and compliance

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead the annual budgeting process.
• Prepare budgets and forecasts in collaboration with department managers.
• Monitor actual results against budgets and investigate significant variances.
• Provide management with financial insights to support business decisions.

Project & Construction Accounting

• Oversee accounting related to landscape construction and project operations.
• Monitor project costs, revenues, margins, and profitability.
• Work with project managers and operations teams to identify financial variances and risks.
• Ensure accurate job costing and allocation of project-related expenses.
• Review work-in-progress and project financial information.
• Support management in understanding project profitability and financial performance.

Payroll & Compliance

• Oversee payroll processes and ensure payroll-related accounting is accurate.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting, tax, payroll, and employment requirements.
• Coordinate with external accountants, auditors, tax professionals, and other financial advisors as required.
• Ensure GST and other applicable remittances and filings are completed accurately and on time.

Internal Controls & Process Improvement

• Develop, implement, and maintain effective internal financial controls.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, systems, and reporting.
• Establish appropriate financial procedures and controls to minimize errors and risk.
• Ensure financial records are complete, accurate, and properly maintained.
• Assist with system improvements and accounting software implementation or optimization.

Leadership & Business Partnership

• Provide financial guidance and support to senior leadership.
• Lead, mentor, and support accounting staff.
• Work collaboratively with operations, project management, HR, and other departments.
• Communicate financial information clearly to individuals who may not have an accounting background.
• Act as a trusted financial resource for the organization.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional accounting designation such as CPA is preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, with experience in a Controller or senior accounting role preferred.
• Experience in construction, landscaping, contracting, or other project-based industry is considered an asset.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and financial controls.
• Experience with job costing, project accounting, and work-in-progress accounting is an asset.
• Strong understanding of Canadian accounting and tax requirements.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with accounting/ERP systems; experience with Odoo is an asset.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.

This role requires the use of a personal smartphone or tablet for work-related tasks such as time tracking, safety reporting, communication, and training. You are responsible for ensuring your device is functional, secure, and compatible with required applications. While the company takes steps to minimize data usage and uphold privacy standards, you are responsible for your device’s maintenance, data plan, and security. Continued employment indicates your acknowledgment and consent to these requirements.

Our People are our Brand. We are committed to each other, fanatically driven to succeed, provide top quality results and do the right thing . If you are ready to join our team, we would love to hear from you!

Pay: $95,000.00-$115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Commuter benefits
• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Work Location: In person