Controller / Project Accountant

• Excellent opportunity to continue your career with an established industry leader
• Receive a competitive salary of $80k+, negotiable dependent on experience, and a wide host of benefits
• Help contribute to our exciting period of growth!

About Terris & Company General Contractors

Terris & Company is a fully accredited general contracting firm engaging in custom residential projects, including Net-Zero, new construction, renovations, additions, and restorations. Our work is supervised on-site by our own in-house team of highly skilled and dedicated building professionals. Over the years, our company has developed enduring relationships with outstanding architects, designers, sub-contractors, and suppliers who share our vision of excellence in quality workmanship and customer service. Commitment to our customers has earned us an impressive list of satisfied clients, successful projects, and repeat business.

We pride ourselves on fostering a company environment that upholds a strong team ethos, encouraging commitment and open communication among our employees. With a foundation built on honesty and trustworthiness, our employees are respected for their unique contributions and work together as a cohesive team. 

For more information, please visit our website.

About the Opportunity

Terris & Company is looking to hire an experienced Controller/Project Accountant to join our team in Vancouver, BC, on a full-time basis.

The successful candidate is responsible for overseeing all financial aspects within our organization. You will manage a small team of admin & accounting staff, and work to improve current accounting standards and workflow to increase efficiency while adhering to accounting best practices. This role involves monitoring corporate budgets, tracking expenses, analyzing financial data, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. You will work closely with our project managers to provide accurate financial information, support decision-making, and ensure the financial success of projects.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Monitor and maintain all general accounting functions including Payroll, Invoicing, Expenses, Accounts Receivable, Account Payables, GST, PST, WCB, Benefits, Bank & credit card reconciliation, payments, and adjustments, etc.)
• Prepare month-end reports (Balance Sheet, P&L, Cash Flow, AR summary, AP summary)
• Report and advise the Owner & Partner of all financial matters
• Review and improve on current Chart of Accounts, current payroll irregularities and improve based on best practices
• Integrate Quickbooks Online with Co-Construct management software and set up a template for recurring transactions 
• Review, recommend, and execute on digitizing hardcopy files and moving to a cloud-based accounting process
• Assess and improve current accounting workflow
• Conduct financial budgeting and forecasting
• Project reconciliations near job completion
• Process bi-weekly progress claims
• Establish and maintain financial controls within project management processes
• Develop and implement procedures for project expense approvals, procurement, and financial reporting
• Track and allocate project costs to appropriate accounts and cost codes
• Review and reconcile project-related financial transactions
• Manage project cash flow and monitor project financial performance
• Monitor and analyze project expenditures, ensuring adherence to budget
• Conduct financial analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities or financial risks

More About You

In order to qualify for this role, you will have at least 5 years of accounting experience within the construction industry.  

The following skills and experience will be critical to successfully performing this role:

• Strong computer skills including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, etc.
• QuickBooks Online experience 
• Co-Construct Project Management software experience is a definite asset
• Good with implementing new technology and software
• Experience managing a small team

As our ideal candidate, you are a highly resourceful systematic-thinker, with excellent organization, leadership, and multi-tasking skills. You are an innovator, who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions, with strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to speak effectively and build rapport with all stakeholders. 

Above all, you have demonstrated ability to take initiative, while being highly detail-oriented, proactive, and diligent when putting your skills to the test and building relationships.

About the Benefits

In return for your hard work and dedication, you can expect to receive a competitive salary of $80k+, negotiable dependent on experience, as well as the following benefits:

• Extended health, vision, and dental package
• Life insurance 
• Negotiable vacation
• Opportunities for a yearly bonus, dependent on KPIs
• Opportunities for growth and professional development
• Regular socials, employee appreciation events, and annual holiday parties!

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to take the next step toward your career goals with a growing company - apply now!