We are looking for an experienced Assistant Controller to join our team in south Cambridge, Ontario. This role is ideal for someone with strong attention to detail in financial matters who thrives in managing complex accounting processes and contributing to the financial stability of a dynamic organization. You will play a key role in overseeing project accounting, treasury, and payroll functions, while ensuring compliance with legal agreements and financial regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Manage monthly financial close processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting.

• Oversee project accounting including job costing for multiple active projects ranging from short-term to multi-year durations, ensuring proper tracking, WIP reporting, and compliance.

• Lead treasury functions, including cash forecasting, banking negotiations, and lease management.

• Administer union agreements and payroll complexities across various geographic locations.

• Monitor and manage lien processes and holdbacks to ensure compliance with provincial regulations.

• Drive efficiency improvements in accounting processes and systems, including integrating field payroll into the Eclipse system.

• Collaborate on special projects to enhance forecasting and streamline operations.

• Maintain oversight of multiple operational and holding entities to ensure accurate financial reporting.

• Support year-end audit processes and work closely with external auditors to finalize reports.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field with a CPA designation required.

• Proven experience in accounting functions, including financial close, project accounting, and treasury management.

• Proficiency in accounting software systems and tools.

• Strong understanding of payroll processes and union remittances.

• Ability to manage complex financial structures, including multiple entities.

• Familiarity with provincial regulations regarding liens, holdbacks, and compliance.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities to collaborate effectively across teams.

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