BUILD YOUR CAREER AT BLACK & MCDONALD
Black & McDonald is an integrated, multi trade service provider that safely delivers high quality construction, facilities management, and technical solutions. We are a family-owned and family-run company that employs thousands of highly skilled and talented professionals across North America. With over 100 years of diverse market experience, we are a forward thinking organization with a strong track record of delivering operational excellence and customer-focused solutions that stand the test of time.
ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY
Black & McDonald’s Power Generation team is growing! If you are a committed and collaborative professional looking to contribute to a hard-working, innovative team, this opportunity is for you.
The Regional Controller is responsible for driving financial performance in the Power Generation Region by acting as a trusted business advisor, ensuring the prudent management of financial resources, and the production of high-quality financial information.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Ensure that monthly and quarterly internal financial reporting is accurately prepared and distributed to the regional leadership and the corporate head office on a timely basis
• Review and prepare working papers, reports and other documentation for the annual audit and engage with external auditors as required
• Engage with the operations teams and prepare the annual budget and quarterly forecasts for the region
• Ensure that tax compliance obligations are met for monthly HST and annual T5018, NR4 and T4A-NR returns.
• Ensure compliance and enhancement of internal controls and financial processes
• Effectively manage a team of 9; and coordinate shared services activities with the corporate accounts payable and payroll shared service group
• Collaborate with the regional leadership team through the management system, the performance scorecard process, and the annual strategic planning process
• Comply with Human Resources Manager’s Toolkit annually for job descriptions, performance reviews, career development and annual employee/employer feedback
• Foster a positive working environment which promotes morale, engagement, and the achievement of departmental objectives.
• Provide leadership where expectations are clearly communicated, and employees know how they can contribute and are rewarded when results meet or exceed expectations
• As part of the wider controllers’ group support broader finance projects relating to effectiveness and efficiency of business processes
COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS
• Change orientation
• Communicates effectively
• Continuous learning
• Customer focus
• Holds self and others accountable
• Problem solving and innovation
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Values and respects others
• Coaches and develops
• Maximizes business performance
• Maximizes team effectiveness
• Strategic perspective
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
• A CPA designation is required.
• A university degree in commerce, accounting or equivalent
WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
• Minimum of 5 years post qualification experience, preferably within the construction sector
• Public accounting experience is an asset
SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
• Superior interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel
• WIP management and cost control experience is an asset
• Management experience in a large matrix organization is an asset
• Must be able to handle multiple priorities, meticulously organized and detail oriented
• Prior experience coaching, mentoring and leading a team
• A continuous improvement and learning mindset is essential
• Intermediate knowledge of tax
APPLICATION PROCESS
Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.