Overview:

The EC Group is a group of Vancouver Island based construction companies. We are multi-facetted and diverse. The companies consist of residential, commercial and civil construction and project management, the supply and install of factory built homes and the supply and install of tongue and groove log structures.

We are seeking a highly experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accountant/ Controller to join our team.

Reporting directly to Ownership, the Senior Accountant/Controller will work closely with ownership and management. They will be responsible for managing the financial operations of the Companies, provide leadership and coordination of the companies financial planning, budget management and debt financing. They will provide accurate and timely information to ownership and management, including analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting; ensure that the Companies accounting principles and practices are compliant with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and governmental regulations as required

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Participate in planning the objectives, methods and resource allocation of the companies, use these in preparation of financial forecasts and pro-forma statements
Monitor and analyze monthly and quarterly operating results, provide timely and relevant reporting for internal and external purposes
Administer and maintain the accounting system
Create monthly cash flow projections
Do time and journal (general ledger) entries
Enter and administer payroll
Accounts payable and receivable
Job costing and invoicing
Bank deposits and reconciliations
Statutory reporting
Do Source Deductions, GST and PST remittances
Prepare financial analysis for job bidding and contract negotiations, work with Owners and Managers on pricing, costing, margin requirements and risk analysis
Ensure compliance with local, provincial, and federal reporting requirements, serve as company contact for CRA and other regulatory bodies
Direct and coordinate debt financing and debt service payments with external agencies
Recommend benchmarks for measuring the financial and operating performance of divisions and departments
Manage the preparation of the annual year-end summary of financial activity and preparation of working papers
Work with external accountants on yearly notice to reader / review engagement and tax return preparation, and out of that, provide recommendations for procedural improvements
Research, review, and report on special accounting projects during the year
Effectively and professionally communicate with staff, peers, and the community
Seek, accept, and respond to evaluative feedback from other peers/managers to improve performance
Provide management with business news, industry-specific accounting updates and regulatory changes
Provide the above in a professional and ethical manner of conduct
Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

Completion of professional accounting designation (CPA) program
Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including GAAP
Knowledge of computerized financial and accounting reporting systems
Knowledge of federal and provincial financial regulations and other applicable agency regulations (Worksafe, Employment Standards)
Able to work in Sage and Quickbooks
Must be proficient in Microsoft Suite of Projects
Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and projections
Working knowledge of short and long term budgeting and forecasting, budgets, and job profitability analysis
Experience overseeing year-end performed by external accounting firms
IT knowledge and skills would be an asset

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00-$95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental care
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Life insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday

Education:

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:

Accounting: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-05-29

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Senior Accountant/Controller