Corporate Controller

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Key Responsibilities:

• Overall responsibility for all accounting and financial reporting functions for the EllisDon group of companies.
• Lead, mentor and develop accounting and finance team members.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Prepare consolidated and standalone financial statements in accordance with ASPE and US GAAP.
• Manage various external audit engagements and work closely with finance teams (such as Tax and Treasury) to fulfill ongoing reporting requirements.
• Oversee and participate in internal control processes such as review and approval of payments.
• Provide ongoing accounting support and oversight to EllisDon divisions.
• Manage financial reporting requirements for divisions and joint ventures to ensure accurate and timely reporting, proper consolidation, and adherence to company policies.
• Manage delivery of financial reporting packages to internal and external stakeholders.
• Partner with the Internal Audit team to develop, implement, and maintain strong internal controls, policies, and procedures.
• Partner with the FP&A team to perform ongoing financial analysis and reporting to executive leadership, and support budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and financial systems implementations in a complex IT environment.
• Perform research and provide input on finance and accounting requirements for new transactions and areas of business.
• Participate in special projects as needed, including acquisition due-diligence.

Is this the right role for you?

• 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance leadership experience, in a large organization, including as a Controller or a similar role
• CPA designation required, with public accounting (audit) experience an asset
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
• Experience within a construction, engineering, or infrastructure entity preferred
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards, internal controls, and compliance requirements
• Experience managing audits and complex consolidations
• Proven leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Advanced proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel
• The salary range for this role is $150,000 - $200,000

EllisDon is proud to provide this unique career opportunity that provides continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package within an environment that is committed to inclusion and respects diversity.

Go ahead and be yourself. We'll pay you for it!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, race, size, mental or physical status, veteran status, religion, language, political opinion, working-style preference, family status, education, and socio-economic status. The EllisDon core values of Integrity and Mutual Respect welcomes everyone, at work and in the community, and our value of Mutual Accountability, means that we all have a role to play. As an EllisDon employee, this will ultimately be your commitment to Inclusive Diversity.

​Accommodation for Applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested.

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