Regional Controller

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.