Controller

About VGC Services

We are a privately held, mid-size group of companies in diverse industries including construction, services, and hospitality, with offices throughout Western Canada, employing over 150 team members.

About the Role

We are looking for a CPA with 5 – 10 years of experience, to join our team as Controller, to oversee the accounting functions, reporting and accounting staff for several of our companies.  Working at our main office, you will play an integral part ensuring accurate and on-time weekly, monthly and year-end financial reporting.  You will also implement controls and improvements to safe guard assets, and position the businesses for growth and success.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Supervise the accounting functions including accounts payable, receivables and collections, cost accounting, and financial reconciliations
  • Prepare monthly financial reports including variance analysis
  • Partner with business leaders by providing analysis, reports and recommendations
  • Lead the budgeting and forecasting functions
  • Manage the treasury function including implementing segregation and controls
  • Develop solid knowledge of systems and IT functions, to provide leadership to the business in these areas
  • Oversee payroll, benefit and HR areas
  • Support CFO  required, and assist other accounting team members
  • Other related accounting and administrative work as needed

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree with Accounting/Finance major (or similar)
  • CPA designation
  • Experience or background in areas of responsibility as outlined above
  • Experience (hands on) using multiple ERP systems, and MS Office
  • Regular travel required

Key Traits

  • Passionate about learning, growth and being a difference maker
  • Organized, focused and driven in executing on a timely basis
  • Performs well both independently and as part of a team
  • Likes a challenge and able to problem solve
  • Excellent communication and people skills
  • Values accuracy, completeness, and compliance with attention to detail
  • Works well under pressure and understands deadlines

How to Apply

To apply for this position please email your resume and cover letter to:

                tlea@vgcservices.com  by July 31, 2018

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.