Your opportunity
Dillon is looking for an Assistant Controller for a full-time position to join our multidisciplinary team of professionals. You will have the opportunity to work on new and exciting projects while providing clients with a fully integrated and superior customer experience.
This position is available at our London office.
Responsibilities:
What your day will look like
Financial Accounting, Analysis and Reporting (80%)
Participate in and oversee the day-to-day financial operational activities
Execute monthly and yearly accounting close procedures such as:
Monthly/yearly journal entries, account reconciliations, project financial analysis, financial statement preparation and analytical review
Contribute to and oversee the financial statement audit and other external audits as-needed
Provide thoughtful and detailed variance analysis against prior year, budget, and forecast, identify root causes and communicate financial information in a timely, reliable, and consistent manner
Analyze financial data that takes into account company goals and strategy
Provide recommendations to reduce cost and improve financial performance
Provide technical accounting analysis and recommendations as needed
Processes, Internal Controls, and Compliance (10%)
Analyze financial policies, processes, and internal controls and advise on improvement opportunities
Consult with management to guide and influence long term and strategic decision making
Drive continuous improvements in finance and accounting areas (e.g., streamline processes to accelerate reporting timelines, enhance performance, and reduce manual workflow)
Support the implementation of system or business projects
Other Duties (as assigned) (7%)
Support mergers and acquisition; including but not limited to, purchase price allocation, due diligence procedures, and financial statement consolidation
Assistance with scientific research and experimental development (SR&ED) claim procedures
Provide formal and informal mentoring, coaching, and leadership to assigned individuals
Participate in special projects
Learning & Development (3%)
Commit to self-development and ongoing learning and professional development
Contribute to Dillon’s corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees
Qualifications:
What you will need to succeed
Post-secondary education in Business, Finance or Accounting
Experience:
A minimum of 3 years of experience in a finance or accounting role
Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation considered an asset
Comprehensive knowledge of Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills with an attention to detail
Strong leadership skills
Strong Microsoft Office skills with an emphasis on Excel
Why choose Dillon
Dillon is powered by people who are technically proficient, passionate about socially important projects, and motivated to deliver superior, tangible results. We strive to remain at the forefront of technology and innovation, and are empowered to continually grow and develop.
We live our core values:
Reliability: words result in actions that build trust;
Achievement: do the work to hit the target;
Continuous development: always learning; always adapting; always growing;
Creativity: discover new possibilities;
Courage: do the things that matter, especially when it’s hard;
Inclusiveness: enabling belonging to draw strength from our differences.
In addition, we offer:
Employee share purchase plan
Dillon is 100% employee owned and share ownership is open to all full-time regular employees
A competitive compensation package
Comprehensive health benefits
Generous retirement savings plan
Student loan repayment assistance with matching employer contributions
Flexible work hours and remote working options
Dillon values its staff and the contributions that are made each day and understands that work arrangements can differ based on personal needs and business needs. We are taking a trust-based approach to offer a variety of flexible and remote work options to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life.
Learning and Development opportunities
As a knowledge-based business, the organic growth of our knowledge and skills occur through our work performance and roles. The creation and sharing of knowledge allows us to take local knowledge to scale, capture lessons learned through experience, and continuously improve service delivery. The development of self and others is an evident and measured core behaviour within our organization
We use a composite approach to development including coaching to build the how, mentoring to share lessons, advising to round out perspectives, and co-creation of knowledge through internal learning opportunities
Focus on Innovation
The ability to anticipate, examine, and adopt new and innovative solutions is a crucial driver for the continual and progressive advancement of our business performance. In our culture, people are empowered to reflect and question current practices and seek forward looking solutions to today’s problems and tomorrow’s opportunities
Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
A variety of EFAP tools and online resources to support well-being are available to all employees
Wellness Subsidy
Our employees can take advantage of wellness subsidy that can be put towards expenses for a variety of health and/or wellness related activities such as gym membership, purchase of home fitness equipment, yoga classes and dance classes
About Dillon
Dillon is a proudly Canadian, employee-owned, professional consulting firm specializing in planning, engineering, environmental science and management. We partner with clients to provide committed, collaborative, and inventive solutions to complex, multi-faceted projects. With 20 offices and more than 900 employees across Canada, Dillon offers a wide range of services related to building and improving facilities and infrastructure, protecting the environment, and developing communities.
Now operating for over 75 years, we continue to strive for excellence in everything we do. Dillon has been listed as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for the past 14 years and has the distinction of having achieved Platinum Club member status in this program.
Employment Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at Dillon:
Dillon is committed to the principles of employment equity, inclusiveness, and diversity within our organization. We strive to achieve a workplace where opportunities are based on skills and abilities and that respects and values differences.
Inclusion is more than a word to us, it is the way we choose to run our business.
We encourage you to connect with us at [email protected] if you require accommodation in the interview process.
We would love to hear from you!
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