Assistant Controller
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Job Location:
North Vancouver - Canada
Yearly Salary:
$ 90000 - 110000
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Assistant Controller North Vancouver/Port Coquitlam
Carlson Construction Group proudly owned and operated by the Carlson family celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2021. As a distinguished contractor Carlson specializes in heavy civil industrial marine and deep foundation services. Recognized as one of the largest specialty contractors in British Columbia by Business in Vancouvers annual rankings our group of companies includes Brymark Installations Group Corwest Fabrications Vancouver Pile Driving and Aligned Industrial Services. To learn more about us visit the Carlson Construction Group.
Ready to Elevate Your Career
Step into a role where your financial expertise meets real impact. At Carlson Group a leader in heavy civil and marine construction were looking for an Assistant Controller whos ready to make a differencenot just crunch numbers.
This is more than a jobits a chance to grow your career in a dynamic supportive environment where your insights will help shape the financial future of our group of companies. Youll work closely with senior leadership contribute to strategic decisions and play a key role in keeping our operations running smoothly and efficiently.
If youre a strategic thinker with a passion for leadership and a knack for numbers wed love to meet you.
Location:
Youll split your time between our Head Office in North Vancouver (2 days/week) and our Brymark Office in Port Coquitlam (3 days/week).
What Youll Be Doing
Accounting & Reporting
- Support the Group Financial Controller in managing all finance-related activities.
- Oversee core accounting functions: A/P A/R payroll general ledger cost accounting and cash management.
- Coordinate team responsibilities to meet deadlines and maintain accuracy.
- Manage job costing job setup and billing processes.
- Monitor daily cash flow and collections.
- Prepare financial statements and explain budget variances.
- Assist with year-end audits and prepare supporting documentation.
Leadership
- Lead and support a team of 5 finance and admin professionals.
- Foster collaboration between Finance and Construction teams.
- Promote a culture of teamwork coaching and continuous improvement.
- Provide insight and leadership to help the business grow.
Operational Support
- Identify opportunities to improve processes and add value.
- Recommend and implement new controls and efficiencies.
- Prepare reports and analysis for key stakeholders.
What You Bring
Qualifications
- CPA designation.
- At least 3 years of experience supervising accounting staff.
- Experience in construction and unionized environments is a plus.
- Familiarity with Acumatica is an asset.
- Strong Excel skills (pivot tables data analysis).
- Valid drivers license and access to a vehicle.
Skills & Attributes
- High ethical and professional standards.
- Strong leadership and coaching abilities.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Analytical detail-oriented and proactive.
- Comfortable managing change and prioritizing tasks effectively.
Why Youll Love Working With Us
- Competitive salary: $90000 $110000 per year plus performance bonus eligibility.
- RRSP contributions based on years of service.
- Annual Wellness Allowance to support your health and well-being.
- Flexible work schedule and professional development opportunities.
- Weekly learning sessions and 14 statutory holidays per year.
- Comprehensive benefits and room to grow within a family-owned company that values its people.
Ready to Make an Impact
If youre looking for a role where your expertise will be valued and your contributions will make a real difference wed love to hear from you. Apply now and take the next step in your career with Carlson Construction Group.
A Quick Note to Agencies:
We kindly request that you refrain from submitting unsolicited resumes. Were not accepting agency referrals for this role.
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Key Skills
- Accounting Software
- Financial Report Writing
- GAAP
- General Ledger Accounting
- Accounting
- Sage
- Microsoft Dynamics Navision
- Account Reconciliation
- SOX
- Microsoft Dynamics GP
- ERP Systems
- NetSuite
About Company
Carlson Construction Group (Carlson) is wholly owned and operated by the Carlson Family and celebrated 50 years in business in 2021. Carlson is a distinct contractor that offers services in heavy civil, industrial, marine and deep foundations.
