Controller

Join the Canacre team in an exciting role working on leading edge infrastructure projects.

We are technical experts in land energy and transportation development delivering accurate innovative and agile solutions to our partners. We provide land acquisition geospatial mapping data management webbased GIS community relations land feasibility studies and permitting services. Canacres clients include developers large scale service providers and government entities that are involved in the planning and development of energy projects rights of way resources and infrastructure across Canada and the United States. Canacre works on largescale wind and solar power projects highvoltage transmission lines pipeline projects municipal roads projects and groupings of cellular towers and rooftop antennas.

At Canacre we act with honesty and integrity within a culture where trust collaboration and teamwork flourish. We commit to diversity inclusivity and the celebration of successes. Our vision is to foster an environment that promotes inspired and empowered team members who make an impact.

The Controller plans organizes and directs the operations of the Finance and Accounting department. The Controller is responsible for establishing and monitoring financial targets and preparing financial reports and analyses for Senior Management.

In addition your role will be to:

• Manage Direct Reports and establish annual goals
• Build lead and empower a diverse and capable Accounting team
• Cultivate a work environment committed to the health safety and wellness of employees
• Establish a highly efficient and positive culture where employees are empowered and accountable for areas of responsibility
• Develop annual operating budgets and multiyear strategic plan with Sr. Leadership that will provide stable sources of revenue to support strategic plans
• Produce monthly financial reports to management and Board of Directors
• Develop review and evaluate key performance indicators of the organization
• Assess and provide recommendations to improve the operational efficiency and effectiveness of all departments and/or lines of service
• Provide mergers & acquisitions due diligence support including developing financial models.
• Evaluate and analyze an overall total rewards strategy
• Manage the monthend and quarterend close processes including account reconciliation reviews and preparation of the consolidated financial statements
• Oversee external audit requests including preparation & review of supporting schedules
• Oversee accounting entries to ensure compliance
• Provide input in SOX compliance discussions as they relate to the entire endtoend accounting process
• Develop implement and manage process improvements including developing processes and procedures within the Accounting department
• Assist in the optimization of new and existing Accounting systems and platforms
• Liaise with various internal and external customers including tax authorities banks investors employees and others to deliver on time and accurate information
• Develop ad hoc projects as needed to support the rapid growth of the company
• Advise Senior Leadership by serving as a subject matter expert on process improvement internal controls and SOX compliance
• Provide technical consultations to process owners on SOX compliance and internal control policies.
• Direct periodic ICFR risk assessment and scoping activities
• Oversee testing of SOX controls by auditors and management establishing a sustainable process to track update and monitor status
• Oversee the process of evaluating remediating and reporting on process/control deficiencies to Sr. Management and auditors
• Maintain and enhance a selfassessment program used by senior management to certify under s302 and s404

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting or Business Management
• Minimum 10 years of relevant accounting and demonstrable management experience
• Minimum 5 years experience in a supervisory role
• Experience with Deltek or other cloud ERP systems is considered an asset
• Strong accounting knowledge with proven US GAAP and internal controls experience preferably within the context of SarbanesOxley (SOX)
• Excellent verbal written communication and collaboration skills
• Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize against multiple deadlines
• Keen focus on leadership mentoring and skill development for all levels of accounting team
• Ability to work under pressure in a fastpaced environment
• A curious and inquisitive mindset with a willingness to learn
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• CPA certification

At Canacre our benefits program is one of the ways in which we reinforce the value we place on employees and the role they play in helping us achieve our comprehensive health and dental coverage paid sick and personal days andLongTermDisability. Other benefits include a RRSP employer matching program discounted Goodlife corporate membership flexible work arrangement and a variety of wellness programs.

Given the volume of applications we typically receive we are unable to respond to all applicants however you will be contacted if your experience is a suitable match. No phone calls please.

A condition of employment is a current valid criminal background check. We will require consent to submit a criminal background check on your behalf.