Assistant Controller

1 month ago

Ottawa, Canada The Taggart Group of Companies Full time

**Job Title**: Assistant Controller

**Reports to**: Controller

**Company**: Taggart Construction Limited and Taggart Aggregates

**Location**: 3187 Albion Road South, Ottawa, Ontario K1V 8Y3

**Date Prepared**: November 2021

**Taggart Construction Limited**

For more than 70 years, Taggart Construction Limited has specialized in heavy civil construction, residential and commercial site servicing, sewers and watermain installation, site grading, and road construction for communities across Eastern Ontario. We are an industry leader in municipal and public infrastructure projects and provide a wide range of excavation services. We value integrity, quality, and community.

**Work Description**
The Assistant Controller will be responsible for supporting the Controller in the day-to-day and month/year-end accounting activities, as well as in various improvement initiatives, and financial projects within Taggart Construction and Taggart Aggregates. The Assistant Controller will act as a key resource and managerial backup to the various positions on the team, leading the accounts’ payable function, and equipment accounting, as well as supporting project costing, and preparing the monthly financial statement. The performance of duties requires an ability to manage priorities, handle multiple tasks simultaneously and meet filing deadlines.

**Major Responsibilities**:
**Assistant Controller**
- Support the Controller in managing the day-to-day accounting activities of the business. This includes reviewing work prepared by staff, such as month-end recovery, and vendor account reconciliations, and assisting with the resolution of day-to-day issues faced by the staff, escalating to the Controller or others as appropriate.
- Day-to-day management of five direct reports, including ensuring monthly duties of team members are performed as expected, reviewing as required to ensure timely, complete, and accurate reporting in accordance with policies and deadlines, and providing feedback and coaching to team members.
- Identify and bring forward ideas for possible improvements in day-to-day accounting functions, assisting with implementation where approved by management.
- Preparation, review, and analysis of financial reports, including cash flow forecasts, and monthly and annual reporting with mínimal input from the Controller.
- Assist the Controller with the review or preparation and submission of required filings, including HST, subcontractor reporting, and various statements and reports as required.
- Provide support and participate in regular cross-training to provide coverage for other positions within the finance team as needed.
- Create bank transfers and online payments for approval.
- Preparation of annual T5018 subcontractor reporting.
- Act as back-up when needed for Controller and other managers within the finance team.
- Support, participate in and review the preparation of year-end audit files and working papers, liaising with the finance team and other stakeholders to ensure deliverables are met in a timely manner.
- Participate in workforce planning and recruitment activities in conjunction with an internal Human Resources team, in team resource management and in the team performance review process.
- Assist the Controller with preparing annual budgets, and cash flow forecasts for presentation to senior management.
- All other duties as required.

**Statement of Qualifications**:
**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**
- A minimum of 7 years’ relevant work experience, experience in the construction industry and working with projects would be considered an asset.
- Prior experience with management of direct reports is required.
- CPA designation, or designation in process is required.
- Proficient in MS Office (Excel and Word), and in various financial software. Prior experience in an ERP system is required.
- Proven ability to prioritize workload and manage multiple tasks, ensuring deadlines are met.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Strong ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Strong ability to analyze and problem solve.
- Ability to adapt to a changing work environment and a desire to challenge and improve current practices.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
- Experience in a multi-company environment is required
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and approach situations in a diplomatic and professional manner.
- Prior experience in public accounting an asset

**Physical/Sensory Effort**
**Work Environment**:

- Sitting or standing for long periods of time at workstation.
- Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals.
- This role may require overtime at certain times of the year.

**Application**

**Accommodation**
The Taggart Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed,

  • Assistant Controller

    1 month ago

    Ottawa, Canada Harris Computer Systems Full time

    Harris is seeking an experienced finance professional to join our team in the capacity of Assistant Controller on our Corporate Team. As the Assistant Controller you will be a key member of the Harris Corporate Head Office team assisting the Corporate Controller and Director of Finance with a wide range of finance and accounting functions related to the...

  • Assistant Controller

    4 weeks ago

    Ottawa, Canada Solink Full time

    **ASSISTANT CONTROLLER** A job at Solink means working with an amazing team and tackling one of the biggest data problems out there. We are venture backed and focus on continuous execution to delight our customers. We have a creative and collaborative work environment, and all of our employees have meaningful equity in the company. **_ A bit about the role...

  • Assistant Controller

    1 month ago

    Ottawa, Canada Harris Computer Systems Full time

    OVERVIEW This is your chance to join a fast-paced, rapidly growing organization in the software industry! As an Assistant Controller, you will be a part of the Healthcare Group’s finance management team and will have the opportunity to have a direct impact on the success of several Business Units. The role can be based in our Ottawa office or remotely...

  • Assistant Controller

    2 weeks ago

    Ottawa, Canada Harris Computer Full time

    What will be your impact? Understand the divisional operations and how they drive the financial results Prepare revenue recognition schedules and related journal entries for software implementation contracts using the percent complete method Provide support to the divisional VP’s as needed Prepare information requests and responding to...

  • Assistant Controller

    4 weeks ago

    Ottawa, Canada Harris Computer Systems Full time

    Assists the Controller in maintaining the corporation’s accounting/financial reporting functions. Supervises accounting for all transactions related to the general ledger such as receivables and payables and prepaid expenses. Oversees the company-wide reporting process and assists line managers in the financial planning process and management of financial...

  • Assistant Controller

    4 weeks ago

    Ottawa, Canada Solace Corporation Full time

    **Harnessing the Power of Data, Together.** The world’s leading enterprises are using Solace’s event streaming and management platform to transform their organizations by harnessing the power of events. The more quickly an enterprise can get information about events to where it needs to be, the more effectively a business can react to opportunities and...

  • Assistant Controller

    1 month ago

    Ottawa, Canada Thomas Cavanagh Construction Limited Full time

    **Assistant Controller - Cavanagh Developments** **Reports to**: Controller, Cavanagh Developments **Location**: 9094 Cavanagh Road (Ashton, ON)/ 154 Iber Road (Stittsville, ON) With operations spanning from raw land acquisition and subsequent development, through home building, general contracting and realty management, Cavanagh Communities aligns with...

  • Controller

    4 weeks ago

    Ottawa, Canada Harris Computer Systems Full time

    The Healthcare Finance team has an exciting opportunity to be a member of the group senior leadership team as Controller. As the Controller you will work closely with the VP, Finance and other senior team members in providing financial support and analysis for the Healthcare vertical. This is an excellent opportunity for someone to come on board our...

  • Project Controller

    1 month ago

    Ottawa, Canada Stantec Full time

    Project Controller - ( 230001DF ) **Description** **Your Opportunity** Our Community Development Business Center has a need for a Project Controller in a full-time permanent capacity. As Project Controller you will be working closely with the team of Project Managers and Leadership in the Ontario Community Development group to provide financial and change...

  • Controller

    1 month ago

    Ottawa, Canada Hard Rock Cafe International (USA), Inc. Full time

    Overview: Under the supervision of the VP of Finance, the Casino Controller will direct the accounting activities including revenue controls, accounts payable, payroll, general accounting, and accounts receivable. **Responsibilities**: - Ensure activities comply with relevant statutory and regulatory requirements, legal demands and professional and ethical...

  • Controller

    4 weeks ago

    Ottawa, Canada Harris Computer Systems Full time

    This is your chance to join a fast-paced organization with a large, stable and continuously growing presence in the vertical market software industry! As Controller, you will be a part of Harris Healthcare Group’s finance management team and will be looked upon to provide financial support and analysis that will have a direct impact on the success of the...

  • Controller

    1 month ago

    Ottawa, Canada OCM Auto Financing Full time

    As the **Controller** for OCM Auto Financing Group, you will play a critical role in managing the financial operations and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial reporting. You will oversee all aspects of accounting, financial analysis, and reporting for our auto financing portfolio, providing strategic insights and guidance to support our...

  • Senior HVAC Controls Technician

    5 days ago

    Ottawa, Canada Johnson Controls Full time

    What you will do Under minimal supervision, conducts preventive maintenance, repair, installation, and commissioning and general servicing of systems (including detailed troubleshooting of systems). Responsible for high levels of customer satisfaction through direct, on-site, customer interface. With a high level of complete technical competence, mentors...

  • Senior HVAC Controls Technician

    6 days ago

    Ottawa, Canada Johnson Controls Full time

    What you will do Under minimal supervision, conducts preventive maintenance, repair, installation, and commissioning and general servicing of systems (including detailed troubleshooting of systems). Responsible for high levels of customer satisfaction through direct, on-site, customer interface. With a high level of complete technical competence, mentors...

  • Quality Control Technician

    4 weeks ago

    Ottawa, Canada Louis W. Bray Construction Full time

    Louis W Bray Construction is a family-owned and operated Heavy Civil General Contractor, but we are more than just your regular heavy civil construction company. Bray was founded based on mutual respect across the organization. We continue to foster the family atmosphere that Louis started. Our employees never feel like a number or another cog in the wheel....

  • Mosquito Control Technician

    1 month ago

    Ottawa, Canada Buzz Off Pest Control Full time

    Overview: We are seeking a skilled Mosquito Control Technician to join our team. As a Mosquito Control Technician, you will be responsible for inspecting properties, identifying pest problems, and implementing effective pest control solutions. This is a hands-on role that requires knowledge of hand tools, sales techniques, and power tools. job...

  • Senior HVAC Controls Technician

    4 weeks ago

    Ottawa, Canada Johnson Controls Full time

    What you will do  Under minimal supervision, conducts preventive maintenance, repair, installation, and commissioning and general servicing of systems (including detailed troubleshooting of systems). Responsible for high levels of customer satisfaction through direct, on site, customer interface. With a high level of complete technical competence,...

  • HVAC/BAS Controls Technician

    4 weeks ago

    Ottawa, Canada Johnson Controls International Full time

    What you will do   Under minimal supervision, conducts preventive maintenance, repair, installation, and commissioning and general servicing of systems (including detailed troubleshooting of systems). Responsible for high levels of customer satisfaction through direct, on site, customer interface. With a high level of complete technical competence,...

  • Senior HVAC Controls Technician

    7 days ago

    Ottawa, Canada Johnson Controls International Full time

    What you will do   Under minimal supervision, conducts preventive maintenance, repair, installation, and commissioning and general servicing of systems (including detailed troubleshooting of systems). Responsible for high levels of customer satisfaction through direct, on site, customer interface. With a high level of complete technical competence,...

  • Senior HVAC Controls Technician

    3 weeks ago

    Ottawa, Canada Johnson Controls International Full time

    What you will do   Under minimal supervision, conducts preventive maintenance, repair, installation, and commissioning and general servicing of systems (including detailed troubleshooting of systems). Responsible for high levels of customer satisfaction through direct, on site, customer interface. With a high level of complete technical competence,...