Finance Manger

**WHO WE ARE**:
At Universal Rail, our work is getting and keeping Canada’s railway operators in motion - safely and sustainable We work coast-to-coast, in every railway sector, and on any size project. Our commitment is service excellence and offering our clients exceptional value. Within our team, we call this Doing It Right

**GENERAL PURPOSE**:
Reporting to the Controller, the successful individual will be responsible for the accounting functions and supervision of Finance Team members (3 direct, 2 indirect) of the A&B Rail Construction division.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**:
The Senior Project Accountant will be responsible for five main areas:
Day to Day Accounting Activities - 50% of the time
- Ensure jobs are properly set up, maintained, and closed upon completion.
- Signing off on job set-set ups, budgets, rate tables, change management documents and job closeouts.
- Month end review, adjustments, cost accruals and revenue recognition.
- Maintaining work files.
- Setting up and maintaining Job Rate Table(s).
- Analyzing Over/Under Indirects and SG&A accounts.
- Margin and income statement variance analysis.
- Prepares and reviews general accounting entries.
- Other duties as required

Support - 15% of the time
- Ad hoc and client cost reporting requirements as necessary.
- Support OC Manager, Project Manager, and Controller.
- Assist in collection of A/R.
- Manage the Payroll data captures and customer billing processes.
- Manage the DSO for the area to keep within targets.
- Assist with bids, margins, RFI, RFP, and setting bill rates as required.
- Assist with AFE for Capital Purchases.
- Monthly detailed performance review to set critical financial focus for the current month, month end activities within the area to ensure accurate and timely cutoff and statements.

People Management - 15% of the time
- Management of the Finance team for the division including hiring, disciplining and terminating.
- Direct Supervision of Project Accountant, Job Cost Administrator and AR Technician.
- Mentor staff providing feedback and developing succession plans for team, including annual and mid-year reviews.
- Annual and mid-year reviews for employees.

Reporting - 10% of the time
- Monthly detailed performance review to set critical focus for the current month, month end activities within the area to ensure accurate and timely cutoff and statements.
- Prepare executive reports, operating centres P&L, and Income Statements for all business lines in the area on a monthly basis.
- Provide cost analysis and reports to measure actual to planned job progress for forecasting.
- Annual budgets process for each operating center.
- Monthly reforecast.
- Business cases on an ad hoc basis.

Process & System - 10% of the time
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives.
- Understand and monitor the use of the Accpac system and others to ensure that they are capturing and reporting the data required for all user groups.
- Assist in the development and maintenance of the Accpac system will continue to work in an effective and efficient manner.
- Advanced Excel skills.
- Superior organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to deal with change in a fast-paced team.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Multi-tasking, adaptability, and adherence to deadlines.
- Excellent analysis and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with computerized accounting software programs, preferably Sage 300 (Accpac).
- Supervisory experience including the training and mentoring of others.
- Conflict management and negotiations.
- 5-10 years relevant work experience.
- 2 years supervisory experience.
- Proven proficiency within senior level accounting or finance function.
- Professional Accounting designation is preferred.
- College Diploma or University Degree.
- Proven proficiency within an accounting or finance function within an industrial contracting company.
- Professional accounting experience including job costing, financial analysis and financial reporting.
- Previous experience with construction, and/or manufacturing industries is required.
- Previous experience preparing financial statements would be an asset.
- Knowledge and understanding of sales agreements and contracts.
- Competitive Compensation Package
- An industry leading comprehensive benefits program, including extended health and dental
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employer Contributions to RRSP, as well as Employee Employer Matching
- Health and Wellness Spending Accounts, where unused amounts carry over before being deposited into RRSP's.
- Eligible for discretionary performance bonus
- Remote work location due to COVID-10 protocols, opportunity for Hybrid Work Schedule in the future
- The opportunity to work with a great team where Safety is an integral part of our culture
- We would like to thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted._

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