Venor is proud to partner with our client, JCL Investments Inc, in the recruitment of a Controller.
JCL Investments Inc. is a heavy civil construction company with over 40 years of proud experience in the construction industry in Newfoundland and Labrador. Through their large and diverse workforce, the firm has been instrumental in building key infrastructure within the province. Strategically located with offices in both Corner Brook and St. John’s, as well as various project sites throughout Newfoundland & Labrador.
The position will be based in their Corner Brook office. Initially, the role will focus on assisting the Finance Manager with daily accounting tasks, financial analysis, and compliance, while growing into the full position responsibilities. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional to develop their career in a dynamic and expanding environment.
What you’ll be doing:
- Lead with full cycle accounting including variance analysis and month end financial reporting
- Lead payroll administration for all payroll processes including accuracy of time entry, payment, benefits administration, and payroll remittances
- Assist with management of accounting and budgeting within the organization
- Lead with preparations for audits
- Ensure compliance with and prepare reports according to applicable government regulations
- Review and analyze monthly budget variance reports and balance sheet accounts
- Review project financial statements for accuracy and financial objectives
- General Ledger maintenance including significant account reconciliations for monthly working papers
- Review and manage monthly bank & credit card reconciliations
- Develop new processes to promote efficiencies and improve internal controls
- Complete various recurring and ad hoc reports requested by company’s executive team members
- Identify and implement efficiencies within the department and company
What you’ll bring:
- A University degree in accounting, business, or finance stream, with preference given to candidates who are near completion of or have an accounting designation.
- A minimum of five years of progressive experience and knowledge of all aspects of accounting and financial reporting.
- Knowledge of appropriate accounting principles, practices, and applications.
- Advanced skills in MS Office, with exceptional Excel abilities.
- Proficient communication, interpersonal and organizational skills are vital to the role.
- Good problem-solving skills and analytical skills.
- Able to work efficiently as a part of a team as well as independently.
- High level of critical and logical thinking, analysis, and/or reasoning to identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts.
- Able to work well under pressure and meet set deadlines.
- Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills.
- Experience in job costing and knowledge of construction accounting software would be an asset.
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please contact, Ryan Thistle at [email protected] OR Jessica Tibbs at [email protected]
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Job Type: Permanent
Benefits:
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
Work Location: In person
