Senior Accountant (CPA)

The Senior Accountant will oversee all financial operations of the company. They will report to the Vice President of Operations. They will ensure that day-to-day financial activities are completed accurately and efficiently while making continuous improvements to streamline processes and accounting controls. The person will collaborate with other departments and the operations team.

What You'll Be Doing

• Work collaboratively with the leadership and operations teams across the organization providing financial reporting, analysis and guidance
• Plan, direct, coordinate and execute all finance activities and accounting functions
• Manage, track and report on all finance and accounting KPIs and problem-solving activities
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities in your department and across the company, making recommendations and implementing process changes with the teams involved
• Review, revise, create, implement, maintain and improve all accounting policies, procedures, systems and controls, including general ledger and financial reporting
• Coordinate, prepare, review and present monthly and annual reports
• Work with HR to hire, train, and retain finance team as well as develop career path plans for them
• Manage all aspects of accounting operations, overseeing all transactions related to general ledger, AP/AR, financial reporting, project accounting
• Oversee regulatory reporting and compliance, and annual external audit activities
• Ensure that all financial recording is conducted according to Canadian GAAP
• Oversee all construction draw receipts, submissions, payments and employee payroll
• Conduct periodic audits of G/L entries
• Project and Company Budget and Cash Flow tracking, management and forecasting
• Develop banking relationships in order to establish credit for high company growth operations
• Analyze the company's financial results to ensure sustainable profitability, trends, costs and compliance with budgets. Issue regular status and ad hoc reports to senior management.
• Provide strategic guidance on capital financing options to support company growth needs
• Develop and coordinate all relationships with lending/financial institutions
• Coordinate and/or prepare tax schedules, returns and information
• Manage relationships with insurance providers and ensuring compliance
• Manage all tax planning and compliance with all required federal, Provincial, local, payroll, property and other applicable taxes
• Manage cash flow and relevant reporting
• Other duties as required

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business or accounting with CPA designation (required)
• Ideally, experience in a finance function within the construction industry
• Experience building and/or managing a high-performing finance team, with proven examples of developing/promoting team members
• Proven experience building out accounting controls/processes
• Experience preferably with Sage, Procore, TimberScan, and CRM systems
• Strong technical accounting skills, including advanced knowledge of Excel and QuickBooks
• Focused on customers, both internal and external, understanding that we exist to deliver value to them and looks for ways to exceed their expectations
• Integrity and Respect – Do what you say you will, your word is your bond and respect for all.
• Willingness to question entrenched mindsets, to debate to find the best solution, and to be comfortable maneuvering outside your range of experience
• Earns and Builds trust with all stakeholders, customers and team members
• Strategic mindset which can recognize opportunities, investigate and act accordingly
• Highly motivated, independent, results-driven, and goal-oriented but not at the expense of collaboration and creating a team that enjoys working together to achieve results
• Resilient and tenacious – Can take the highs and the lows, bounce back and move on.
• Insists on Excellence – A leader who is uncomfortable with the status quo
• Leadership traits – Ability to think creatively and strategically for the long term
• Strong communicator with proven ability to work collaboratively in line with strategic goals
• Effective time manager when dealing with deadlines and competing priorities
• Strong attention to detail

Why You'll Love Working Here

• You’ll wear multiple hats and get hands on experience with all aspects of your team’s projects
• We champion Ownership – from your first day you will be involved in shaping the direction of Highline Forming
• We focus on continuously developing our team through education reimbursements and professional development offerings
• We don’t believe in micromanagement – while we are here to provide guidance, we trust you to do your job and achieve success
• Health benefits and personal health spending account

Highline Forming puts a focus on quality and customer satisfaction. We are a people-first employer that fosters an environment where team members are empowered to make improvements. Highline Forming will be the trusted formwork partner in the construction industry by transforming our customers’ experience.. Highline Forming enhances the skyline and built environment with the highest safety, quality, and on time delivery.

Highline Forming is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a team that reflects the diversity of our customers and communities in which we live and serve. Highline Forming is committed to creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential. We hire based on merit and are committed to the principle of equity in employment. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. As part of our commitment to accessibility for all persons with disabilities, Highline Forming will, upon the request of the applicant, provide accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure equal access to applicants with disabilities. If you are selected for an interview and you require accommodation, please inform Human Resources.