Controller

**Controller (18-Month Maternity Leave)**

At WestUrban, we don’t just build homes, we build communities through our expertise in construction management, customized development, and development planning across Western Canada. Our rapidly growing company is built on a foundation of strong relationships, extending to employees, clients, stakeholders, contractors and suppliers. We believe that investing in people is the cornerstone of our success. We build dynamic teams powered by respect, integrity, and experience. This mission empowers us to find innovative solutions, and to develop leading-edge concepts that enhance and support growing communities.

**Thinking about a change?**

Are you a CPA ready to take the next step in your career? Join our dynamic and growing team on beautiful Vancouver Island as a **Controller** for an 18-month maternity leave contract. This is your chance to lead the accounting function for a real estate developer, driving performance, reporting, and business intelligence in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment.

**What you will be doing**:
As a Controller, you will be a key member of the Finance leadership team, responsible for:

- Manage all aspects of accounting and financial reporting for a growing real estate development company, including billing, accounts payable, payroll, and general ledger functions;
- Review journal entries and month end working papers prepared by the accounting team;
- Prepare complex and non-routine journal entries and working papers;
- Preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP;
- Conduct account analysis and reconciliation to maintain the reliability of financial data;
- Prepare expense analysis and recommendations as requested;
- Developing and enforcing accounting policies and internal controls;
- Assist with the development and achievement of financial benchmarks, metrics and other KPIs in line with the strategic growth plan of the business;
- Assist with the development of financial analysis and management reporting to support management decision making;
- Ensure timely and accurate CRA compliance and submissions;
- Coaching and mentoring accounting staff to build team capability;
- Leading process improvements and implementing efficiency initiatives;
- Coordinating with external accountants/auditors.

**What you need to bring**:

- CPA designation (required);
- Thorough knowledge of ASPE and/or IFRS;
- Experience in cost accounting
- Strong financial analysis capabilities;
- Background in public practice or industry with hands-on financial statement preparation or audit;
- Advanced Excel and MS Office skills;
- Strong decision-making and deadline management skills;
- Ability to adapt and demonstrate resiliency in response to a demanding and fast-paced work environment;
- Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities;
- Ability to develop and maintain relationships with project and company stakeholders;
- Self-motivated with a positive attitude and a results-oriented approach;
- Attention to detail with the ability to perform work with a high degree of accuracy;
- Strong prioritization skills with the ability to meet deadlines and take responsibility for your work;
- A proactive, adaptable mindset with a high-level of professionalism and ability to maintain confidentiality;
- Leadership skills with a collaborative, supportive approach;
- Experience with ERP systems (Viewpoint/Spectrum considered an asset);
- Experience in real estate development is a strong asset.

**What do we offer you?**

Finding and keeping the right people is very important to us. We want to offer an opportunity to someone who is passionate not only about building quality apartment buildings but also having the chance to build communities which make a lasting impact. The anticipated salary range for this position is $90,000.00 - $125,000.00 depending on experience. We also provide:

- Health and Dental plan with Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Service recognition and Wellness programs
- Annual Profit Share program