Controller for Public Projects
Our client, a well-established and constantly growing company, which has specialized in the construction field as a general contractor for more than 43 years and whose head office is in Montreal, is currently looking for a Controller for public projects.
Reporting directly to the Finance Director and the Executive Vice-President and General Manager, Public Works, the responsibilities of this position are as follows:
- Prepare and analyze the financial statements of the operating unit
- Monitor the cash flow of the operating unit's projects
- Participate in the preparation of the annual budgets of the operating unit
- Ensure the supervision of the invoicing and collection process
- Participate in special projects, including submission files and their financial arrangement
- Management of risks inherent in the construction industry
- Carry out reports and analyzes (dashboard and quarterly reports)
- For accounts payable and receivable, do invoices, breakdown costs and analyze invoices from subcontractors and suppliers
- Open accounts, terminate contracts and issue payment receipts
- In accounting, issue payments and checks, ensure the compliance of all accounting activities and the integrity of financial information and data
- Ensure the company's compliance with the various regulatory contexts in place
- Perform all other accounting tasks required for the operating unit
- Ensure the maintenance of a harmonious working environment and climate
What the individual needs to be successful in this role:
- Bachelor's degree in business administration or any other combination of equivalent education
- Possess or be in the process of obtaining the CPA designation an asset
- Have a minimum of 7 to 10 years of relevant experience in the position
- Experience in the field of construction and public works: an important asset
- Great sense of ethics and professionalism
- Autonomy, sense of initiative and excellent judgment
- Relational qualities and communication skills
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office software and accounting software
- Attention to detail, analytical mindset and good management of priorities
- Be bilingual in English and French
