Job Description

Western Canadian Properties Group - Vancouver, BC

Controller

WCPG is seeking a career-focused professional to lead our accounting team, based in our Vancouver office. Reporting to the VP of Finance, the successful candidate will provide leadership and hands-on support in a full spectrum of financial services, including project cost reporting, construction loan administration, financial reporting and financial modeling. The successful candidate will be a self-starter who thrives in a busy, self-directed environment and can work well with tight deadlines both independently and as a team leader.

The Controller will:

Provide leadership and direction in the day-to-day management of the accounting function of the organization. Act as the bridge between the accounting department and the WCPG executive team.

Manage a team of 5 or more accounting staff.

Lead the project accounting and corporation accounting functions.

Manage the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for the WCPG group.

Assist the VP of Finance with ensuring compliance with WCPG reporting requirements, including CMHC, lender, and bonding.

Lead software implementation and integration - Procore x SAGE ERP, ADP

Manage the preparation of tax returns and tax working papers.

Prepare monthly cash flow forecasts and conduct weekly meetings to present results.

o Actively be involved in the collection and tracking of:

Promissory Notes Security Deposits with Municipalities and NHW
Assist the VP of Finance in preparing tax planning deliverables

o 3 Year Forecasts

o Tax Chart with loss carryforward analysis

Manage the preparation of biweekly payroll.

Manage GST and ensure timely and accurate filings.

Review key project accounting deliverables including cost at completion reports, loan draw reports, and project control sheets.

Proactively identify financial risks on construction projects and take steps to resolve.

Manage and track WCPG's fleet

Manage the monthly AP and AR processes.

o Progress billings

o Review outgoing payments to ensure proper approvals are in place, and initial cheques.

o Review and approve credit applications.

o Manage the Mastercard and ensure that it's paid on time each month.

Manage intercompany debts and proactively eliminate intercompany balances where appropriate.

Ensure that the WCPG corporate group and WCPG projects have appropriate insurance coverage.

Assist VP of Finance in the design and implementation of policies, practices, procedures and systems which result in efficient operations and good internal controls.

Ensure compliance with internal controls, as well as statutory and tax filings.

Handle special projects, responsibilities and other duties as assigned by the VP of Finance or the Chief Operating Officer.

Applicants are invited to submit a cover letter outlining how they meet the mandatory skills and experience requirements together with their resume noting 'Controller' in the subject line.

Further information about WCPG may be found on our website: www.wcpg.ca.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $110,000.00-$135,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care On-site gym On-site parking Paid time off Vision care
Education:

Bachelor's Degree (required)
Experience:

controller: 5 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

CPA (required)
Location:

Vancouver, BC V5M 4X6 (required)
Work Location: In person