Corporate Controller

RJC is seeking self-motivated individuals that thrive in a fast-paced environment managing multiple initiatives at once.  Providing our clients building enclosure engineering, structural engineering, structural restoration, structural glass engineering and building energy modelling services, RJC Engineers (RJC) is one of Canada’s leading engineering firms, engineering better buildings for the communities in which we live, learn, work and play. 

We are an employee-owned engineering firm with over 600 employees in 16 offices across Canada and the United States. We challenge our people to push technical boundaries and provide leadership in our fields of practice, while providing services for clients and projects in all markets we serve.

Recognized as an exceptional workplace, we mentor the next generation of Canada’s ‘best and brightest’. We believe in taking care of our people and help them realize their full potential. RJC offers the opportunity to work in an engaging fast-paced team environment where you will work on exciting and challenging projects, discover new and developing technologies, practices, and techniques and where you will flourish in a culture of continuous learning and collaboration.

Location:  Vancouver

Start Date: Immediately

Salary Range: $120,000 – $150,000 (dependent on experience)

Candidate Profile

The Corporate Controller holds a pivotal role in overseeing the financial health and integrity of the company. They will take an active leadership role in establishing, monitoring, and managing standards over financial accounting, reporting, disclosure, internal controls, spending authorities, and cash management. This role demands a combination of strategic vision, technical expertise, and leadership to ensure the company's financial objectives are met and regulatory requirements are adhered to.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to develop the corporate accounting team using a supportive and collaborative approach; assign accountabilities, set objectives, establish priorities, and monitor & evaluate results.
• Manage the chart of accounts, general ledger, and month-end close processes to support the growing business and enhance the integrity of financial information.
• Prepare consolidated financial statements with notes to ensure appropriate disclosure of the financial results and business environment.
• Develop, document, communicate, and maintain fit for purpose accounting policies and procedures for the organization to support the business and the internal control framework.
• Perform accounting technical research for complex accounting transactions to enhance financial disclosure and compliance with GAAP.
• Responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining efficient and effective internal controls. Deploy a risk-based approach to identify and document key controls. Evaluate the effectiveness of the key controls and implement corrective measures where needed.
• Lead the continuous enhancement of numerous finance applications, collaborating with various internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide leadership and direction to enhance the procedures and processes for the accounts payable and cash management activities.
• Responsible for the consolidation processes of multiple entities and cross-border intercompany transactions
• Manage banking arrangements, treasury transactions, and cash management activities for the corporation.
• Responsible for forecasting, monitoring, and managing debt compliance measures.
• Coordinate income tax and commodity tax compliance and reporting activities.
• Manage effective relationships with the external auditors, bankers, lenders, and other stakeholders.
• Manage the corporate authority approval matrix to ensure it reflects the changing business environment.

Experience, Skills & Attributes

Experience:

• 10+ years of proven leadership of financial accounting and reporting teams.
• Experience with applying strong knowledge of ASPE and/or IFRS to business situations
• Proven experience with developing, documenting, and communicating accounting policies and procedures.
• Experience with foreign translation and consolidations.
• Experience in the development and execution of change management strategies to facilitate the adoption of new financial processes and systems, as well as communicating the rationale for change, address stakeholder concerns, and provide training and support to enable successful implementation.

Education:

• Undergraduate degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or other related.
• Professional Accountant, CPA.

Professional Skills & Attributes:

• Exceptional technical, analytical and systems skills; advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, financial modeling, and reporting
• Ability to self-manage assignments from start to finish with minimal oversight.
• Ability to handle stressful situations with professionalism and calm composure.
• Able to interact professionally with all levels of business personnel and build strong working relationships.
• Exceptional organizational, time-management, and strong attention to detail skills.
• Demonstrated ability to gather and analyze information with an aptitude for critical thinking.
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to prioritize and handle multiple simultaneous assignments.

What Can We Offer You? 

• An inspiring workplace that supports its people and recognizes great work.
• Stimulating, challenging projects and development opportunities to help you grow your skills and career.
• Being part of a supportive and inclusive network of people that help each other reach their goals.
• A comprehensive financial rewards program that recognizes your success, including our performance-based bonus system and eligibility for RJC’s share ownership program.
• An extensive and generous benefits package including a $1000 Health Care Spending Account
• An employee-owned organization providing greater opportunity.

Are you interested in this role but feel you don’t check all the boxes? That’s okay. At RJC, we recognize and understand the value of diverse and inclusive workplace and would encourage you to apply even if your past work experience and skills don’t perfectly align with what has been listed. Please visit us at www.rjc.ca/careers to apply.

We appreciate the interest and efforts of all applicants; however, only those short-listed as candidates will be contacted to set up an interview. Upon request, accommodation is available for any persons with disabilities participating in the selection process.