About CWMM Consulting Engineers Ltd:
CWMM Consulting Engineers Ltd is a BC-based Structural Engineering services firm specializing in the design of buildings, bridges, industrial and specialty structures, as well as seismic assessment and remediation. Founded in 1955, we have more than 70 years of experience in delivering professional services to our valued clients across Canada and Oversees. Our mission is to provide the best quality and excellent services, by putting together our passion, expertise, creativity, and experience into each project, while making sure to continuously improve our performance.
At CWMM, we value the unique strengths of each individual, and are committed to providing opportunities for professional growth and the realization of their full potential. Upon joining CWMM, team members can expect to be appreciated, heard, and consistently supported in overcoming new challenges.
Job Summary
We are seeking a hands-on financial controller for our Vancouver office. The successful candidate will possess strong accounting & communication abilities, excellent organizational skills, a keen attention to detail, and a readiness to handle a variety of responsibilities within a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Candidates who demonstrate adaptability, a commitment to continuous learning, and the ability to excel in a dynamic setting are encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities:
- Project Accounting and costing: Help the engineers and management team tracking Work In Progress (WIP) and ensuring accurate revenue recognition for projects.
- Month-End/Year-End Close: Managing the financial close process, ensuring all transactions are recorded properly, and producing financial statements in compliance to ASPE framework.
- Cash Flow Management: Overseeing accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR), managing banking relationships, and ensuring adequate cash flow to support company operations.
- Audit and Tax Compliance: Serving as the primary liaison with external auditors and tax professionals, ensuring all tax filings (local, state, federal) are accurate and timely.
- Remittance filling: Managing government remittances and fillings such as WCP, EHT and GST payments on a timely basis.
- Bank deposits: Managing relationship with the bank and deposits of checks.
- Staff Leadership: Mentoring and managing accounting team members (AP/AR clerks, Front desk Admin), ensuring their work is accurate.
- Internal Controls and Risk Management: Establishing, monitoring, and enforcing internal financial policies to prevent fraud and errors.
- Employee benefits Management: Managing employee’s benefits through our RBC benefits plan and working with HUB, our benefit brokerage for future benefits negotiations.
- Payroll Management: Managing employee payroll submission and updates ensuring employees are paid accurately and any approved pay rates are implemented.
- Project Reporting: Providing detailed project-level financial data to managers for decision-making through various reports provided via the ERP.
- Project Invoicing: Managing and preparing client invoices through the ERP and working with the accounting clerk to ensure that invoices are submitted on a timely manner in conjunction with coordinating with clients for any specific requirements.
- GL reconciliations and maintenance: Managing various GL reconciliations and schedules such as prepaids, accrual and CAPEX and maintain such schedules to ensure accuracy and integrity of the financial statements.
Key Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance related field.
- Experience in project accounting including project billing.
- Ideally bookkeeping certificate or other recognized accounting designations.
- Strong understanding of financial statement components such as Balance Sheet, Income Statements and Cashflow statements.
- Experience and knowledge of ASPE with good understanding of Canadian accounting standards.
- Experience with GL reconciliations and other task related reconciliations.
- Fluent in Microsoft suite products such as MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- 5 – 8 years of progressive accounting experience.
- Knowledge and experience of working with WCB, EHT, GST and other government institutions for mandatory remittances.
- Payroll experience with such providers as ADP, including payroll preparation and submission.
- Experience working with external auditors for review engagement and other standards applied to the organization.
- Be able to be at office 5 days a week as this is on-site position.
- Have had managed at least 2 subordinates and delegated tasks.
- Experience with Foreign Exchange calculation in relationship to financial statements.
Why work for CWMM Consulting Engineers Ltd?
- Positive, collaborative work environment.
- Competitive wage, which will be determined based on your skills, performance and experiences.
- Paid annual vacation.
- Comprehensive group benefits including extended health care, dental coverage, and vision coverage.
- Office closure between Christmas and New Years’ Day.
*Please note that this position requires a driver’s license and reliable transportation for site visits.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $85,000.00-$105,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
