Assistant Controller

3 weeks ago


Winnipeg, Canada Forthright Properties Full time

Established in 2011, Forthright Properties is a dynamic and rapidly growing professional property management company with a head office located in Winnipeg. With properties located across Manitoba & Winnipeg, we believe everyone should have a clean, attractive, and safe place to call home.

Assistant Controller

Under the direction of the Controller, the Assistant Controller will be responsible for the management of Forthright Properties and Forthright Ventures; including internal controls and regulatory/tax compliance.

Key Responsibilities
- Support Controller in managing full cycle accounting for all operating, holding, and construction companies
- Lead and supervise the Properties accounting team in the Finance department
- Complete month-end and year-end accounting procedures including posting of standard journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts, and variance analysis
- Perform monthly intercompany revenue and expense allocations
- Support Controller in setting the priorities within accounting group
- Ensure compliance with Provincial and Federal government reporting requirements and tax filings
- Participate in the creation of operational and construction budgets and forecasts
- Identifying and implementing process improvements which impact customer quality and influence internal operating efficiency
- Support Controller in year-end audit and tax schedules for returns filed by external accountants
- Provide advice and guidance on all accounting matters including financial systems, record keeping, analysis and reporting
- Support the establishment and maintenance of internal controls
- Support and collaborate with Controller on implementing strategic initiatives

Key Competencies
- Works well in a Fast paced & Growth-Oriented Environment
- Attention to Detail & Driven for High-Quality Results
- Problem Solving & Process Improvement Driven
- Customer Focused & Open Communicator
- Takes Accountability & Team Oriented

Education and Experience
- Advanced degree in professional accounting, CPA preferred or working toward degree
- 5+ years of overall combined accounting and finance experience with demonstrated experience as a Financial Controller
- 3+ years of overall experience leading and developing a team
- Excellent accounting software user and administration skills
- Thorough knowledge of relevant Federal, Provincial and local accounting principles and procedures
- Advanced experience with general ledger functions, creating financial statements, and month-end/year-end processes
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities including the ability to adapt to changing priorities and seamlessly shift focus
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Commitment to delivering excellence and to continuous process improvement
- Excellent problem-solving skills that are expressed through critical thinking, independent decision-making, risk management, and process improvement
- Experience in Construction and/or Property Management an asset


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