Bouchier Looking for General Expression of Interest – Financial Controller at Edmonton, AB Full Time

General Expression of Interest

Bouchier is excited for potential opportunities with its new Joint Venture. If you are interested in new opportunities, we want to hear from you!

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Company Description:*

Launched in 1998 with nothing more than a used Caterpillar dozer and an entrepreneurial spirit, Bouchier has grown to be a leading provider of integrated site services to the Athabasca Oil Sands region.

From our head office in Fort McKay, Alberta, the company now employs more than 800 dedicated team members and commands a fleet of over 350 pieces of equipment.

With a strong belief in doing the right things in the right way, Bouchier is now one of the largest companies owned and operated by Indigenous peoples in the area providing contracting, construction, and general site services.

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Position Summary:*

Position: Financial Controller
Type: Full Time and Project
Location: Edmonton Region
Schedule: To be determined

Compensation Details:

• Competitive market rates
• Vacation pay at 6% – paid out bi-weekly upon start date
• Health & Dental and Long-Term Disability Benefits– eligible after 3 months of continuous service
• $500 health spending account – 100% employer paid
• Employer paid Insurances

• RPP (Registered Pension Plan) with company matching
• Employer paid Employee Assistance Program

Other Incentives:

• Progression and development opportunities
• Safety Recognition
• Years of Service Recognition – Annual
• Bouchier welcome gift and company swag

The Financial Controller will provide professional financial leadership support to all facets of the company to ensure accurate financial management. The successful candidate will have the exceptional ability to provide leadership and coordination of company financial planning, financing, and budget management functions while ensuring company accounting procedures conform to generally accepted accounting principles.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Accountable for timely and accurate billing and collections.
• Responsible for timely and accurate accounts payable transactions processing.
• Ensures all payroll activities are in compliance with company policies and procedures and government regulations.
• Accountable for timely and accurate monthly financial statements.
• Effectively administrates NAV and designs proper system controls.
• Supports site operations and other operational needs as required.
• Accountable for effectively managing direct reports and building up a strong team.
• Must take reasonable care for own health and safety, as well as the health and safety of others who may be affected by your behavior. The team member is expected to review and follow all policies, and actively participate and promote all Bouchier and site safety processes and efforts always.
• Prepares annual budgets.
• Generates accurate and timely monthly financial statements.
• Manages full cycle accounting function which includes, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger reconciliations.
• Develops, implements, and manages system and internal control risks.
• Monitors company leading indicators, namely non-billable time, and equipment utilization.
• Leads year end audit.
• Works with Procurement to ensure PO management is maintained.
• Works with Project Controllers and Site Coordinators to ensure POs are created accurately, with proper approvals and managed with regards to receiving and closing out
• Support sites and other departments as needed.
• Coaches, trains, and supports direct reports.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting, Master’s degree an asset, CPA preferred.
• 10+ year experience in senior finance roles.
• Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics NAVISION an asset.
• Knowledge of federal and provincial financial regulations.
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections.
• Working knowledge of short and long-term budgeting and forecasting, rolling budgets, and profitability analysis.
• Work requires professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects.
• Ability to participate in and facilitate group meetings.
• Must be an Excel Master User. Strong financial modelling skills.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License.
• All applicants must have the ability to speak, read and write fluently in English.
• This position requires a willingness to work a flexible schedule when necessary.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until suitable candidate is found. Typically, our postings stay open for 2 weeks.

If you are looking for tips on how to prepare; Check out the following blog on Bouchier Intranet, Inside Circles:
https://insidecircles.bouchier.ca/Interact/Pages/Content/Document.aspx?id=4802

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Please note that only those selected for interviews will be contacted directly. No phone calls please._

Job Type: Full-time