Company Overview
Our Company has a casual but professional work environment with minimal staff turnover. We work closely with our sister Company in New Brunswick and other related companies in both Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. While our focus has been on building custom homes on the East Coast, we have recently expanded our operations to include building and managing multi-unit residential and commercial rental buildings. In addition to the critical attributes listed below, the successful candidate must be a good fit within our Bowers’ team.
Summary of Role
We are looking for a temporary Controller to cover a maternity leave for our Halifax office. This position is approximately 14 months in length, with an ideal start time of August 4, 2026 ending September 30, 2027. The person that fills this role should be detail oriented and proactive in managing the Company’s financial operations and related job duties and reports to the President/Owner of the Company. The position offers a competitive salary and a benefits package for your term of employment.
Critical Attributes
· Bachelor’s degree in accounting
· CPA designation with 3-5 years experience in a similar position
· Intermediate knowledge of accounting principles (ASPE), financial reporting and best practices for small to medium size businesses
· Must be able to do full cycle accounting – from posting payables to producing financial statements, including reconciling intercompany transactions
· A team player with leadership abilities - Professional, positive, respectful, and honest
· Proficient in Sage Software, QuickBooks, and Excel
· Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize and multi-task
· Exceptional oral and written communication skills
· Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
· Experience managing a small accounting team
Position Responsibilities (include but are not limited to)
· Manage full cycle accounting – oversee invoicing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, CRA remittances, and journal entries
· Prepare timely and detailed reports on monthly financial performance
· Prepare and maintain budgets and forecasts at a company and project level, providing appropriate analysis over of results versus budgets as needed
· Manage cash requirements and plan for foreseeable problems which will need to be bridged
· Review all tax documentation as required – HST, Remittances, Corporate Installments, WCB, CRA communications
· Oversee payroll and maintain accurate employee records
· Prepare and organize working paper file to support monthly/annual reporting
· Prepare year-end files for external accountants and tax preparers
· Ensure office runs smoothly and that team is supported
The following attributes are considered an asset but not required
· Experience managing the financial side of residential and commercial rental properties including but not limited to rent rolls, reconciling damage deposits and making decisions related to rental properties
· Knowledge of tenancy rules in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick
· Past experience with Payworks as a payroll administrator
· Knowledge and work experience in residential or multi-unit construction and / or electrical sector
If you possess the critical attributes or are interested in finding out more about this exciting opportunity, please submit your cover letter and resume on or before June 19th. Candidates selected for interviews will be contacted by June 23rd.
Pay: $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
