Location: Calgary, Alberta
Wage: $80,000 - $100,000
Timeline: full time, permanent
Work schedule: typically five eight-hour days, with overtime paid after forty hours
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We’re looking for the kinds of people who are looking for us. ​
We value our people. Pier’s work culture runs on collaboration and innovation. Are you looking for an exceptional work environment?​
We empower our people. Pier avoids silos and enables team members with unique opportunities. Are you looking to reach your full potential?
We invest in our people. Pier provides regular training and educational opportunities for all team members. Are you looking to advance your professional practice? ​
We support our people. Pier cares about your personal and professional wellbeing. Are you looking for work-life balance?
We are generous with our people. Pier offers industry-leading compensation and benefits packages. Are you looking for stability? ​
Are you looking to join the most innovative short-span bridge team in Canada? We are looking for you!
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Job Description
Pier Solutions is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Controller to join our team. The ideal candidate will be a meticulous problem-solver with a knack for accuracy and a passion for maintaining financial integrity. Your analytical mindset will drive the establishment of financial benchmarks and the preparation of comprehensive reports, guiding our financial decisions in a dynamic economic landscape.
Reporting to the Director of Finance and Administration, your job duties will include:

• Performing full cycle accounting, including completing monthly bank reconciles, ensuring accuracy in the general ledger, and preparing financial statements
• Calculating and processing bi-weekly payroll and tracking vacation and sick time
• Overseeing accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Maintaining internal safeguards for revenue receipts, costs, budgets and expenditures
• Establishing financial and operating benchmarks, budgets, and reporting standards on a regular basis
• Implementing consistent accounting policies, practices, and procedures that adhere to national and local legal standards, while remaining knowledgeable of proposed legislation
• Developing and enforce internal controls to maximize protection of company assets
• Providing comprehensive financial updates to the management team by evaluating, analyzing, and reporting appropriate data points
• Guiding financial decisions by applying company policies and procedures to current economic landscape
• Developing, implementing, and maintaining financial controls and guidelines
• Achieving budgeting goals with proper scheduling, analysis, and corrective actions
• Helping to develop and support short- and long-term operational strategies

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
• Certified Public Accountant or Chartered Accountant designation required
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in bookkeeping and accounting
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a senior-level accounting or finance manager
• Experience in preparing financial statements and reports
• Experience in payroll management

Other Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Understanding of banking processes and financial data analysis

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Application
Please submit your resume to team@pier-solutions.ca.
We are excited to hear from you!
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Our Mission
Bridges in rural Manitoba and Saskatchewan are being replaced instead of repaired or neglected instead of maintained, adding undue cost to taxpayers.
Our Solution: we collaborate with local leaders to provide fiscally responsible, proactive, and preventative maintenance options.
Our Advantage: we empower clients by uniquely combining engineering and construction expertise.
Our clients include municipal, provincial, and federal governments, First Nations peoples, short-line rail companies, and trail associations. Our body of work consists of vehicular, rail and pedestrian bridges.
Apply today to join Manitoba and Saskatchewan’s leading short-span bridge company! Find out more about us at www.pier-solutions.ca
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $80,000.00-$100,000.00 per year
Additional pay:

• Bonus pay
• Overtime pay

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (required)

Experience:

• Accounting: 5 years (required)
• Senior-level Accounting: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person