Assistant Controller

• Sherwood Park, AB
• Full-time permanent position

Are you a detail-oriented and results-driven individual with a strong foundation in finance and accounting?

If you're an experienced finance professional seeking to join a company that has a track record of success and offers a great work culture within a stable industry, then look no further.

We’re Raise, and we’ve joined forces with our client, an infrastructure construction & services company, specializing in traffic signal design and installation. Their skilled team excels in traffic management and emergency response, supported by a robust network, ensuring quality and a strong reputation across various infrastructure projects.

As the new Assistant Controller, you’ll be focused on management accounting, and will assist the controller with detailed analysis and reporting. You’ll provide support as it relates to budgeting, forecasting, cost management, financial systems/tools, and ensuring compliance with internal controls. This role requires the ability to collaborate across different departments and prior knowledge of payroll.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the preparation and analysis of financial reports, including budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of the financial models to support business planning and decision-making.
• Assist with the preparation and management of the annual budget and periodic forecasts.
• Assist in the monitoring of budget performance and provide insights on variances.
• Analyze cost structures and identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvements.
• Support cost control initiatives and track progress against cost-saving targets.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls and company policies.
• Assist in the development and implementation of financial policies and procedures.
• Work closely with other departments and operations to gather financial data and support cross-functional projects.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of financial systems and tools
• Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance financial reporting and analysis.
• Supervise the Payroll function.

The Details

This is a full-time permanent position. You’ll spend your time in the Sherwood Park office and down the road may be able to move into a hybrid opportunity, a combination of in-office work and working from a home office. In addition to a competitive base salary in the range of $98,000 – $113,000/year, (commensurate with experience.) You’ll also enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and vacation.

Qualifications

• CPA with 5+ years of industry experience
• Experience in project accounting, job costing, and Work in Progress (WIP)
• Minimum of one year of full General Ledger (G/L) experience, capable of taking financials to the draft level
• Experience with year-end closing from the industry side
• Experience developing and implementing financial processes
• Advanced ERP skills and senior-level Excel proficiency. Familiarity with systems like Viewpoint Vista, JD Edwards, Microsoft, Oracle, and others is preferred
• Experience in payroll management, as the role involves direct supervision of payroll
• Proven problem-solving abilities
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, high-change environment, with a focus on upgrading business processes
• Prior supervisory experience is an asset
• Industry experience in construction, engineering, or service businesses is an asset

Please note, that employment may be contingent upon successfully passing a criminal background check

Your Application

We value diversity and inclusion and encourage all qualified people to apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Raise is an established hiring firm with over 65 years of experience. We believe strongly in making the world a better place through work, which is why we’re a certified B Corporation and donate 10% of our profits to charity.

We strive to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including people from traditionally underrepresented groups such as women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as LGBTQ2SI, veterans, and people with visible/nonvisible disabilities.

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