Controller

Join the Canacre team in an exciting role working on leading edge infrastructure projects.

We are technical experts in land, energy, and transportation development delivering accurate, innovative, and agile solutions to our partners. We provide land acquisition, geospatial mapping, data management, web-based GIS, community relations, land feasibility studies, and permitting services. Canacre’s clients include developers, large scale service providers, and government entities that are involved in the planning and development of energy projects, rights of way, resources, and infrastructure across Canada and the United States. Canacre works on large-scale wind and solar power projects, high-voltage transmission lines, pipeline projects, municipal roads projects, and groupings of cellular towers and rooftop antennas.

At Canacre, we act with honesty and integrity within a culture where trust, collaboration, and teamwork flourish. We commit to diversity, inclusivity and the celebration of successes. Our vision is to foster an environment that promotes inspired and empowered team members who make an impact.

The Controller plans, organizes and directs the operations of the Finance and Accounting department. The Controller is responsible for establishing and monitoring financial targets and preparing financial reports and analyses for Senior Management.

In addition, your role will be to:

- Manage Direct Reports and establish annual goals
- Build, lead and empower a diverse and capable Accounting team
- Cultivate a work environment committed to the health, safety, and wellness of employees
- Establish a highly efficient and positive culture where employees are empowered and accountable for areas of responsibility
- Develop annual operating budgets and multi-year strategic plan with Sr. Leadership that will provide stable sources of revenue to support strategic plans
- Produce monthly financial reports to management and Board of Directors
- Develop, review and evaluate key performance indicators of the organization
- Assess and provide recommendations to improve the operational efficiency and effectiveness of all departments and/or lines of service
- Provide mergers & acquisitions due diligence support, including developing financial models.
- Evaluate and analyze an overall “total rewards strategy”
- Manage the month-end and quarter-end close processes, including account reconciliation reviews and preparation of the consolidated financial statements
- Oversee external audit requests, including preparation & review of supporting schedules
- Oversee accounting entries to ensure compliance
- Provide input in SOX compliance discussions as they relate to the entire end-to-end accounting process
- Develop, implement and manage process improvements including developing processes and procedures within the Accounting department
- Assist in the optimization of new and existing Accounting systems and platforms
- Liaise with various internal and external customers including tax authorities, banks, investors, employees and others to deliver on time and accurate information
- Develop ad hoc projects as needed to support the rapid growth of the company
- Provide technical consultations to process owners on SOX compliance and internal control policies.
- Direct periodic ICFR risk assessment and scoping activities
- Oversee testing of SOX controls by auditors and management, establishing a sustainable process to track, update and monitor status
- Oversee the process of evaluating, remediating, and reporting on process/control deficiencies to Sr. Management and auditors
- Maintain and enhance a self-assessment program used by senior management to certify under s302 and s404

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Management
- Minimum 10 years of relevant accounting and demonstrable management experience
- Minimum 5 years experience in a supervisory role
- Experience with Deltek or other cloud ERP systems is considered an asset
- Strong accounting knowledge, with proven US GAAP and internal controls experience, preferably within the context of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX)
- Excellent verbal, written communication and collaboration skills
- Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize against multiple deadlines
- Keen focus on leadership, mentoring and skill development for all levels of accounting team
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- A curious and inquisitive mindset with a willingness to learn
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- CPA certification

At Canacre, our benefits program is one of the ways in which we reinforce the value we place on employees and the role they play in helping us achieve our goals. Canacre offers comprehensive health and dental coverage, paid sick and personal days, and Long-Term Disability. Other benefits include a RRSP employer matching program, discounted Goodlife corporate membership, flexible work ar