WHO WE ARE
Founded in 2015, we’ve built Ivy League Electric Inc. into a trusted name in residential and commercial electrical work. With nearly two decades of hands-on experience, our team takes on everything from high-end residential projects to service calls and large-scale jobs. Our diverse skills allow us to handle both older buildings and new construction with practical, efficient solutions. We value professionalism, accountability, and teamwork, and we create an environment where our people can grow while delivering exceptional results.
JOB SUMMARY
The Finance Controller / HR Lead plays a key leadership role in managing Ivy League Electric’s financial health, reporting, compliance, payroll, benefits, pension administration, and human resources functions. This part-time role is expected to average approximately 15–25 hours per week, with a flexible schedule based on business needs.
This role is responsible for overseeing financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, AP/AR, payroll processing, internal and external financial reporting, WSIB, CRA, group benefits, pension programs, and HR administration. Working closely with the President, General Manager, and Office Administrator, this person will help bring structure, accuracy, and accountability to the company’s financial and people operations. The ideal candidate is experienced, highly organized, confidential, and comfortable balancing strategic financial oversight with practical day-to-day execution in a growing trades business.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Include, but are not limited to:
- Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management for the business.
- Prepare internal financial reports for leadership, including cash flow updates, job costing insights, budget tracking, and performance reporting.
- Coordinate external financial reporting and work with accountants, bookkeepers, payroll providers, banks, and other professional partners as required.
- Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable, including invoicing, payments, collections, vendor records, and follow-ups.
- Process payroll accurately and on schedule, including time records, payroll entries, deductions, remittances, and related documentation.
- Manage WSIB, CRA, payroll, compliance, insurance, licensing, and related financial documentation.
- Administer the company group benefits plan and pension program, including employee enrollment, changes, records, communication, and provider coordination.
- Maintain accurate financial records, reconciliations, payroll files, employee records, and compliance documentation.
- Support job costing, project expense tracking, labour costing, material costs, and financial visibility across active work.
- Act as the HR lead for the company, supporting onboarding, employee records, policies, performance documentation, team communication, and HR-related follow-up.
- Maintain confidentiality and professionalism when handling employee, payroll, financial, client, vendor, and company information.
- Support leadership with process improvements that strengthen financial controls, reporting, office systems, and people operations.
- Communicate clearly with leadership, office staff, field teams, employees, vendors, benefit providers, accountants, and external partners.
- Assist with office administration as needed to support smooth day-to-day operations and internal workflow.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Previous experience in finance, accounting, bookkeeping, controllership, payroll, or HR administration required.
- Strong experience with financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, AP/AR, payroll, and reconciliations.
- Experience managing WSIB, CRA, benefits administration, pension programs, and employee records is strongly preferred.
- Experience in construction, trades, service, or project-based business environments is considered an asset.
- Comfortable using accounting software, payroll systems, spreadsheets, email, and digital filing systems.
- Strong understanding of confidentiality, compliance, accuracy, and internal financial controls.
- Excellent organization, attention to detail, follow-through, and time-management skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with a professional, people-first approach.
- Ability to work independently while staying aligned with ownership, management, and the office team.
- Reliable, trustworthy, and comfortable handling sensitive financial and employee matters.
To Be Successful
- You take ownership of the numbers and understand how financial clarity supports business growth.You are proactive, organized, and able to keep leadership informed before issues become problems.
- You protect confidentiality and handle financial and employee information with care.
- You communicate clearly and professionally with team members, vendors, providers, and leadership.
- You can balance strategic planning with hands-on execution.
- You bring structure, accountability, and calm follow-through to a busy environment.
- You value teamwork, transparency, professionalism, and doing things the right way.
WHY JOIN US?
- Established Reputation: Since 2015, we’ve delivered trusted electrical solutions across residential, commercial, and service projects, building long-term client and community relationships.
- Meaningful Office Impact: This role directly supports the financial health, organization, and day-to-day flow of the business.
- Growth Opportunity: The position begins at 3 days per week, with the opportunity to grow into a full-time role as company needs continue to expand.
- Strong Team Environment: You’ll work closely with leadership, office staff, and field teams in a workplace that values professionalism, accountability, and support.
- Values-Driven Culture: Guided by our core values—People First, Transparency, Empowered Choice, Next-Gen Commitment, and Professionalism—we create a workplace that supports both personal and professional success.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00-$35.00 per hour
Experience:
- Accounting: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
