Assistant Controller

Morgan Construction & Environmental Ltd•Edmonton, AB

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a newly created leadership role for a finance professional who thrives in a fast-moving, evolving environment. As Assistant Controller, you will own the day-to-day operational finance functions, providing leadership across Payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Corporate Accounting. You will work closely with the Controller to ensure accurate, consistent financial operations while supporting the broader finance function as the business grows.

Requirements

CPA designation (or actively pursuing with strong practical experience), is considered a strong asset
7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 3+ years in a leadership capacity
Proven ownership of full-cycle accounting, including month-end close and transactional oversight
Strong experience managing and developing teams across AP, AR, Payroll and Corporate Accounting functions
Demonstrated ability to build, improve, and enforce accounting processes and internal controls
Experience operating in a fast-paced and evolving environment
Strong problem-solving skills with a bias toward action and accountability

Nice To Haves

Experience in oil & gas or heavy civil construction would be considered an asset
Experience with job costing accounting
Experience supporting audit readiness or external audits
Experience working with Explorer Contract Manager (Eclipse) or similar ERP systems

Responsibilities

Provide direct leadership and oversight of Payroll, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable supervisors
Lead the month-end close process, in partnership with the Controller, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial statements
Coordinate close timelines and deliverables across all accounting functions
Review journal entries, reconciliations, and period-end reporting
Manage the full lifecycle of fixed assets and debt
Maintain the integrity of the accounting system, including oversight and governance of the chart of accounts
Oversee and review GST, HST, and PST filings prepared by the Corporate Accounting team
Act as a subject matter expert in provincial tax and regulatory requirements, and research and interpret changes across jurisdictions
Lead all First Nations partnership invoicing and commission calculations
Support and coordinate external year-end processes and act as a key internal contact for auditors and advisors
Oversee CRA correspondence and compliance activities, escalating complex or unusual matters as required
Review vendor credit applications to ensure alignment with corporate policy
Support the development and implementation of policies and procedures, in collaboration with the Controller
Support audit readiness and working paper preparation
Partner with operations teams to resolve transactional issues
Identify and implement opportunities to better leverage financial systems, automation, and reporting tools
Champion process improvements across the finance function
Identify and escalate risks, discrepancies, and control gaps to the Controller