Controller

J-AAR is forging a future as a premier construction leader in Canada, rooted in the founding vision of John and Loralee Aarts in 1982 with a commitment to foster an environment where everyone can achieve their fullest potential, supported by the belief in others more than they believe in themselves.  

We empower our team members to unlock their full potential on collaborative construction projects, with transformative results for our customers, communities, and individuals engaged in all of the projects we are involved in. 

We are seeking a Controller who is aspiring to reach their potential in business. Reporting to the VP Finance, the Controller will be an integral part of the Business Intelligence team’s reporting, analysis, and compliance.  

Environment 

The Controller will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end process of preparing and delivering accurate financial statements across a multi-entity organization, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment, accuracy, and compliance.  The Controller will also develop and enhance procedures, internal controls, and processes to ensure the integrity, accuracy, and efficiency of financial operations. 

How you will make an IMPACT 

• Lead the month end accounting process of the J-AAR group of companies, which includes the preparation and posting of month end journal entries, reviewing project percentage of completion, assessing inventory adjustments, preparation/ review of account reconciliations, oversight of intercompany reconciliations, and reviewing transactions for accuracy 
• Maintain a strong focus on accuracy and completeness by reviewing transactional data, validating financial results, and ensuring adherence to internal controls and accounting policies 
• Act as a key financial partner to operations, providing expert guidance on project accounting and other accounting guidelines, ensuring consistent application of ASPE 
• Partner with project managers and divisional leaders to prepare and analyze project percentage of completion and project results 
• Prepare quarterly consolidated financial statements and related compliance reporting with a high degree of precision and attention to detail 
• Prepare accurate and timely monthly divisional financial statements and provide variance analysis to support divisional leaders in assessing performance 
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, enhanced efficiency, improved controls, etc., and drive those improvements to advance operational excellence 
• Lead the year-end external audit process end-to-end, ensuring audit readiness through well-organized working papers, accurate financial statements and disclosures, and effective coordination with external auditors 
• Oversee the preparation and submission of required compliance filings, and other ad-hoc compliance requests as needed 
• Work alongside the BI leadership team on various ad-hoc projects or reporting requests to support strategic and operational initiatives  
• Provide support for the ERP system implementation and related initiatives, as required 

How you WOW us 

• CPA designation 
• Minimum 5+ years professional experience, including public accounting firm experience  
• Extensive knowledge of ASPE, and familiarity with construction industry financial practices, project-based accounting, and consolidation 
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and delivery of high-quality work 
• Excellent communication skills, and demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally to deliver results 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-company environment, while adhering to deadlines 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and ERP Systems 

How we TAKE CARE of our PEOPLE 

• Competitive salary and bonus 
• Health, dental and vision insurance 
• RRSP  
• Paid vacation and holidays 
• Opportunities for professional growth and development 
• Referral bonuses 
• A team member focused culture with a common objective of finding out what we are capable of and reaching our potential 
• We Celebrate our Achievements: holiday parties, BBQs, fishing derby, sporting event tickets, golf days, and so much more!  

Visit us at: www.j-aar.com

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

“This posting is for an existing vacancy, and artificial intelligence may be used at one or more stages of our recruitment process (for example, to help screen and/or assess applications), to support a fair and consistent review.”