We of Honey Construction Ltd are looking for a Controller with the magic touch to transform our accounting department in Ottawa. We’re looking for someone to work with our team to rebuild processes, fill-in the gaps, and evolve our entire company’s financial state to world-class.

Your Abundant Package

We will be rewarded with a(n):

• $80,000 to $100,000 annual salary. Range is based on your experience, skill, and level of contribution.

• Matched pension contribution plan for up to 4% of your salary (a $3,200 to $4,000 value)

• Comprehensive health and dental plan (a $4,000 value)

• Unlimited talk and data mobile plan (a $3,000 value)

Your Strategic Mission

You will lead the accounting operations.

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of Honey’s internal controls

• Implement business strategies, plans and procedures as set forth by the President

• Provide financial recommendations and ideas when new business initiatives are proposed

• Attend regular strategic planning meetings and provides input and insight into the growth of the organization

Your Managerial Mission

Your experience in managing teams will be assets in this role, and you'll communicate with everyone from the President to the Executive Team to other functional areas of the business.

• Work closely with the Division Leaders in the development of budgets and make improvements in the overall budgeting process

• Manage and update project budgets bi-weekly, in coordination with the Division Leaders

• Supervise AR and AP with our in-house bookkeeper

• Supervise the preparation and filing of government remittances (HST, corporate tax, source deductions, WSIB)

• Supervise the processing of payroll

Your Financial Mission

Because "God is in the details" , you will always stay on top of the details, using your organizational skills to ensure that accounting records and payments are accurate, made on a timely basis and in accordance with internal policies.

• Ensure compliance with established internal controls, including approval requirements with a keen eye toward cost control and accuracy

• Prepares and reviews cash flow forecast monthly, notifying the President of unusual items and ensuring that the company is projecting a cash positive position

• Track project costs by subcontractors based on contract requirements and rectify any issues

• Ensure invoices are aligned with contractual agreements and interact with suppliers to resolve any issues

• Prepare, review and discuss financial statements with the President

• Ensure the timely processing of all invoices and payments

• Ensure proper reporting and compliance with all regulatory authorities

• Prepare year-end documentation for submission to our external accounting firm

• Complete and review month-end reconciliations and budget variance analyses

A Bit About You

You embody a "can-do" attitude and willingness to go the extra mile.

• A Certified Professional Accountant (CPA)

• A degree/diploma in business or finance

• 2+ years experience as a Controller

• 5+ years of accounting work experience

• 1+ year experience as a Manager

• Analytical aptitude

• Masterful communicator

• Advanced skills in Excel and QuickBooks

• Solid knowledge of GAAP (General Accepted Accounting Principles) and regulations

Some Extra Skills That Would Be Awesome

• Experience in the construction industry and/or multi-company environment

• Experience with Filemaker, ProCore or other construction software

• You’re tech-savvy with computers and software because you know that technology is way to execute better, faster, and cheaper

• By night, you feel strongly about donning a cape and fighting crime

Your Character - And Ours

• High-Integrity. Your strength comes from a foundation of integrity, honesty, humility, and respect.

• Generous. You are here to give, and generously live the law of “a man soweth, that shall he also reap.” (Galatians 6:7-9)

• Innovative. Continuously question “the how” and “the why” in pursuit of radically new and improved ways of being, doing, and thinking.

• Proactive. Take the reins to ensure your “missions” and life’s purpose are being fulfilled.

• Collaborative. You love working with your team and those throughout Honey in order to achieve client excellence.

A Bit About Honey Construction

We have over 31 years business experience, we have a clear mission: do great work and love our people.

Your role is an opportunity to do great work with a next-level team at place where you’ll love to work.

Our President’s Manifesto

“I’ve invested my life in pursuit of something better, something great; to leave this place better than when we got here.

Honey exists, because of our clients. We are here to serve them, meet their needs, and build something great with them.

I trust we will have a chance to work with you and do great work together.”

-- Doug Assaly, President & CEO

How We Work

At Honey, our strategy emerges from the collective brainpower and Faith of all our people, who are organised in teams. We find organizing into teams keeps us closest to our clients, which empowers our people to act fast and invest the majority our time in serving our clients.

You’ll experience radical new levels of ownership and empowerment within your role.

Perks of the Job

• Making Ottawa a better place by constructing libraries, restaurants, homes, businesses, and government buildings - pretty cool, huh?

• Involvement in community initiatives like Inner City Ministries events and volunteer work

• The opportunity to see the direct impact of your work on our clients, clients’ tenants, and clients’ customers  

• Constant team building events like golf tournaments, race-car track days, offsite retreats, Christmas parties, barbecues, lunches, dinners… As a Family, we’ll be sharing a lot of good times together

Applying Is Easy

If you're the Controller who has the ability to transform the good into great, then simply click “I'm Interested” or apply at: www.HoneyConstruction.ca/careers/ 

One of our talented recruiters will be in touch with you shortly.

Because we are ambitiously focused on growing, we will only be allocating time to contact applicants which we select for an interview.

Thank you for reading and applying to our job post. Now, we look forward to working with you.