As a member of the branch accounting team, your focus is to lead, direct, mentor and support all Branch Accountants, Project Accountants and Branch Accounting Assistants in all matters relating to management information systems, job cost control, taxation issues, financial reporting and internal controls in our Western Canada Branches. You will report directly to the controller.
Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Responsible for planning and implementing the resources required to ensure all Branch accounting functions are performed accurately and timely.
- Develops and recommendations for improving the operating efficiency of the branch accounting functions.
- Responsible for the timeliness, accuracy and integrity of all Branch accounting information and ensures all reporting and analysis of Branch overheads is completed.
- Analysis and monitoring of job and Branch cash flows.
- Responsible for the planning, completion and review of all branch quarterly profit and loss statements ensures all branches job costing sub-ledgers reconcile to the control accounts.
- Ensures the branch accountants are following the processes and procedures set out in the operations manual.
- Ensures the branch accounting staff is provided the training required with respect to accounting controls and procedures.
The successful candidate will have an accounting designation (CA, CGA or CMA) and a minimum of 5+ years of related accounting and finance experience, preferably in a construction environment. Knowledge of provincial and local requirement, bonding, insurance and construction lien legislation is an asset. Strong leadership qualities with the ability to create a challenging and motivating workplace are required. You are efficient with Excel and have excellent computer knowledge. You are able to work in a fast paced environment meeting strict deadlines. You have strong analytical and problem solving abilities and experience dealing with complex accounting issues. Ultimately, you are able to meet the work demands and expectations in an efficient and effective manner.
BIRD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 1055 Erin Street Winnipeg, MB R3G 2X1
APPLICATIONS: On-line at www.bird.ca Email: humanresources@bird.ca
Posted Jan 9, 2012
Ref: 120109
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