Job Description
Controller, Alair Homes
Who are we?
Alair Homes is a premium custom home building and large-scale renovation/remodeling company with around 100 franchise locations across Canada and United States.
Alair Homes is a fast-growing, energetic company that is continuously looking for driven and enthusiastic individuals to join our ever-growing team. Successful candidates are hungry to learn and take on new responsibilities. Our diverse organizational culture focuses on people coming together to help build and support the most valuable, lowest risk, highest reward construction companies in the world!
‘Living Better Starts Here’ runs through all aspects of our business and focuses not only on our esteemed clients but all members of our team. Alair Homes thrives on a unique service delivery system combining custom contracting with a franchise business model and is the largest North American home building franchise.
Our team is engaged, determined, and disciplined in helping develop our franchise partners’ businesses to new heights and successes. Since being founded in Nanaimo in 2007, we have grown exponentially across North America, while maintaining our family-oriented, collaborative style of business.
Learn more about Alair at https://alairhomes.com
What will you do?
Reporting to the Director of Accounting Services (DOAS), you will work within a team of other Controllers and manage your own team of accounting supervisors and administrators, providing full cycle accounting services to multiple business owners. Our Controllers are the analyzers, interpreters, and disseminators of financial information to all our organizational stakeholders.
You will be:
Reviewing semi-monthly payable packages, royalty calculations, payroll, government, and other regulatory body remittances to ensure information is accurate and in accordance with GAAP.
Reviewing all accounting related internal compliance requirements and report deficiencies.
Preparing and/or reviewing monthly profitability reports, identifying, and correcting discrepancies/errors.
Reviewing monthly financial results, updating budgets and financial projections with franchise owner.
Compiling Corporate Fiscal Year End packages for franchise partners.
Conducting year-end financial review with franchise owner and preparing a forecast and budget for the current fiscal year.
Ensuring you have enough team resources to complete all work efficiently and effectively.
Providing franchisees with training as needed.
Working collaboratively with our team of Controllers and providing support where required.
Supporting your team with their personal and professional growth through coaching and facilitating opportunities.
Providing support for Accounting related processes/procedures.
Assisting and troubleshooting complex accounting transactions as needed by staff/owners.
Conducting regular employee reviews and communicating wage changes/bonus information.
What are we looking for?
A demonstrated leadership background and the ability to influence positive change.
The proven ability to develop strong relationships based on trust and integrity both within your peer group and with others.
Someone who enjoys a fast-paced environment.
A highly motivated individual with an independent work ethic.
Impeccable organization and time management skills.
Someone who takes accountability and is dependable.
Excellent research and analysis skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; being able to adapt to different communication styles for a wide variety of audiences is key.
Someone who possesses intermediate to advanced computer skills particularly in using MS Office Suite including Excel and Word.
Experience of working with Microsoft Dynamics NAV/Business Central Accounting applications would be preferable.
Excellent computer skills, we are a paperless office so this is essential!
Someone who has a minimum of 3 years of solid management experience.
Preference will be given to applicants with a CPA Designation or equivalent tactical knowledge and work experience.
If you think this sounds like you and is a role that you feel you would enjoy and excel at, and you would like to join our growing team of Controllers, please get in touch!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $80,000.00-$100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Life insurance
Paid time off
Profit sharing
Work from home
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Education:
Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Experience:
Accounting: 5 years (preferred)
Microsoft Dynamics Navision: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
Chartered Professional Accountant (required)
Work Location: Remote
Who are we?
Alair Homes is a premium custom home building and large-scale renovation/remodeling company with around 100 franchise locations across Canada and United States.
Alair Homes is a fast-growing, energetic company that is continuously looking for driven and enthusiastic individuals to join our ever-growing team. Successful candidates are hungry to learn and take on new responsibilities. Our diverse organizational culture focuses on people coming together to help build and support the most valuable, lowest risk, highest reward construction companies in the world!
‘Living Better Starts Here’ runs through all aspects of our business and focuses not only on our esteemed clients but all members of our team. Alair Homes thrives on a unique service delivery system combining custom contracting with a franchise business model and is the largest North American home building franchise.
Our team is engaged, determined, and disciplined in helping develop our franchise partners’ businesses to new heights and successes. Since being founded in Nanaimo in 2007, we have grown exponentially across North America, while maintaining our family-oriented, collaborative style of business.
Learn more about Alair at https://alairhomes.com
What will you do?
Reporting to the Director of Accounting Services (DOAS), you will work within a team of other Controllers and manage your own team of accounting supervisors and administrators, providing full cycle accounting services to multiple business owners. Our Controllers are the analyzers, interpreters, and disseminators of financial information to all our organizational stakeholders.
You will be:
Reviewing semi-monthly payable packages, royalty calculations, payroll, government, and other regulatory body remittances to ensure information is accurate and in accordance with GAAP.
Reviewing all accounting related internal compliance requirements and report deficiencies.
Preparing and/or reviewing monthly profitability reports, identifying, and correcting discrepancies/errors.
Reviewing monthly financial results, updating budgets and financial projections with franchise owner.
Compiling Corporate Fiscal Year End packages for franchise partners.
Conducting year-end financial review with franchise owner and preparing a forecast and budget for the current fiscal year.
Ensuring you have enough team resources to complete all work efficiently and effectively.
Providing franchisees with training as needed.
Working collaboratively with our team of Controllers and providing support where required.
Supporting your team with their personal and professional growth through coaching and facilitating opportunities.
Providing support for Accounting related processes/procedures.
Assisting and troubleshooting complex accounting transactions as needed by staff/owners.
Conducting regular employee reviews and communicating wage changes/bonus information.
What are we looking for?
A demonstrated leadership background and the ability to influence positive change.
The proven ability to develop strong relationships based on trust and integrity both within your peer group and with others.
Someone who enjoys a fast-paced environment.
A highly motivated individual with an independent work ethic.
Impeccable organization and time management skills.
Someone who takes accountability and is dependable.
Excellent research and analysis skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; being able to adapt to different communication styles for a wide variety of audiences is key.
Someone who possesses intermediate to advanced computer skills particularly in using MS Office Suite including Excel and Word.
Experience of working with Microsoft Dynamics NAV/Business Central Accounting applications would be preferable.
Excellent computer skills, we are a paperless office so this is essential!
Someone who has a minimum of 3 years of solid management experience.
Preference will be given to applicants with a CPA Designation or equivalent tactical knowledge and work experience.
If you think this sounds like you and is a role that you feel you would enjoy and excel at, and you would like to join our growing team of Controllers, please get in touch!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $80,000.00-$100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Life insurance
Paid time off
Profit sharing
Work from home
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Education:
Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Experience:
Accounting: 5 years (preferred)
Microsoft Dynamics Navision: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
Chartered Professional Accountant (required)
Work Location: Remote
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Controller position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in Edmonton offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.
