Junior Controller

We currently have an opportunity open for an experienced Junior Controller in our Toronto office. 

Why CGI?

At CGI we realize that our people are our greatest assets, and this reflects in everything we do, it is ingrained in our culture. CGI is a people focused builder with a passion for the contributions we make to our communities, the legacies of our clients, and future generations. We offer employees opportunities for professional development, growth, and advancement while working in an inclusive and supportive environment.

Some of the work perks:

• Work-Life Balance
• Professional Development
• Paid Birthday Day Off!
• Company Mentorship Program
• Company Social Events
• Performance Bonuses
• Employer RRSP Matching Program (5%)
• Top Tier Excellent Benefits Package for you and your family including Drug Coverage, Dental, Life Insurance, Paramedical Services and more
• Health & Wellness Account to promote a healthy lifestyle
• Employee & Family Assistance Program

And many more! Visit www.cgigc.com/join-us/to see why CGI is an employer of choice.

You as a Junior Controller:

• Coordinate assigned month-end and year-end closing activities, including journal entries, accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare draft financial statements, management reports, and supporting schedules for review by the Controller.
• Investigate account discrepancies and explain significant changes in revenue, expenses, and financial results.
• Maintain accurate general ledger records and organized documentation to support financial reporting and external review.
• Work with Project Managers to review project budgets, cost coding, committed costs, change orders, and forecasts of costs to complete.
• Prepare and reconcile work-in-progress schedules, including project revenue, costs, estimated margins, and overbillings or underbillings, for Controller review.
• Review job cost reports, investigate variances, and identify emerging cost overruns, margin changes, or incomplete financial information.
• Support progress billing, holdback tracking, subcontractor account reconciliations, and project closeout.
• Apply approved revenue recognition policies and escalate unusual transactions or project accounting issues to the Controller.
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, including invoice review, coding accuracy, reconciliations, and resolution of outstanding items.
• Prepare payment recommendations and support collections while following approval requirements and maintaining separation of duties.
• Prepare bank reconciliations and support short-term cash flow forecasts using expected receipts, payments, and project requirements.
• Assist with payroll reconciliations, labour cost allocations, and coordination with payroll and Human Resources.
• Assist with annual budgets, periodic forecasts, and analysis of actual results against budget.
• Prepare reports on overhead spending, project profitability, receivables aging, and other assigned financial measures.
• Provide clear financial information to project teams and management to support planning and timely decisions.
• Follow and help strengthen accounting procedures, approval controls, and safeguards for confidential financial information.
• Prepare supporting schedules for sales tax and other assigned remittances, subject to appropriate review and approval.
• Assist with external audits or reviews, tax working papers, and information requests from authorized advisers.
• Identify accounting errors, control gaps, and unusual transactions; document findings and escalate concerns promptly.
• Maintain data accuracy between accounting and project management systems and investigate reconciliation differences.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting, reduce duplicate entry, and standardize accounting processes.
• Provide guidance to accounting team members on assigned processes and support cross-training and deadline coordination.
• Complete other related accounting and financial analysis duties as assigned.

Do you see these qualities in yourself?

• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial statements, internal controls, and budget analysis.
• Proficiency in Excel, including formulas, lookups, and pivot tables; experience with accounting or ERP software.
• Familiarity with Procore or comparable construction project management software is an asset.
• Familiarity with Jonas or comparable accounting software is an asset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate project accounting updates, expectations, and requirements with team members and stakeholders.
• Sound judgment and decision-making skills to evaluate options and make timely decisions that support accounting objectives.
• Analytical thinking and strong understanding of basic accounting principles, including maintenance of ledgers, cash flows, budgeting, forecasting, accounts payables and receivables.
• Adaptable and ability to work in fast-paced, pressured environment while maintaining high-quality standards and attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work collaboratively with project teams, stakeholders, and contractors to achieve project goals while maintaining positive relationships.
• Excellent organization and time management skills with ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage competing demands effectively.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality in all aspects of work.

Requirements

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in accounting, finance, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Three to five years of progressive accounting experience, including month-end reporting and account reconciliations.
• Experience in construction accounting, job costing, and work-in-progress reporting is preferred.
• Progress toward a Chartered Professional Accountant designation, or a recently completed designation, is an asset.

Century Group Inc. is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environment. We are happy to discuss any need for accommodation and will make every effort to meet those needs in a timely manner. Please advise the Human Resources Department if you require accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection processes and/or within the work environment. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be handled and addressed confidentially.

CGI Constructors does not use artificial intelligence (AI), automated decision-making systems, or algorithmic tools in any stage of its hiring, recruiting, or candidate evaluation process.