Job Description

Industry: Construction

Education: CPA

Compensation $: 120-140K

Overview:

The Finance Department Limited (TFDL) specializes in the Strategic Placement of Accounting & Finance Professionals on a Contract or Permanent basis. For over 25 years, TFDL has been successfully servicing a select group of clients, providing them with the best Intermediate-to-Senior level talent in the industry. (BMH3xR1)

Our client is looking for a professional to lead their accounting and finance team. This role reports to the President.

Responsibilities:

Direct and manage the Company's accounting and reporting functions including the year-end review, tax compliance and regulatory compliance requirements across all companies (Canada and US)

Provide accurate and timely financial information to the senior leadership team - Mostly job costing reports

Responsible for all aspects of financial reporting including consolidation

Oversees the annual close process and seeks ways improve the timeliness and accuracy of the close process

Maintain the Accounting system and General Ledger in accordance with ASPE

Maintain the Accounting system's currency management process in accordance with company policy

Manage the external Review related activities including coordination of the annual Review

Manage the ongoing banking activities including covenant compliance

Maintain documented system of Accounting Policies and Procedures and update as required

Establishes and monitors internal controls to ensure that accounting activities are in accordance with company policies, procedures and regulatory requirements

Supervise and provides leadership to the corporate accounting department (AR, AP, HR and Payroll)

Build out the team (will need to add a financial analyst)

Support ownership to ensure company is in compliance with all Federal, Provincial and State tax requirements

Responsible for Payroll and Payroll tax compliance

Maintain the Company's accounting system and implement changes as required

Work collaboratively across the organization to achieve team and company goals

Qualifications:

CPA

University business degree

7+ years of relevant accounting and finance experience with 5+ years in a leadership role

Experience in construction industry would be an asset

Proactive

Detail-oriented

Ability to prioritize and multi-task

Strong interpersonal skills

Proven leadership skills

Excellent communication & presentation skills