Junior Controller

Company Overview

Our Company: CEC is a growing company based out of Kamloops, BC providing services throughout British Columbia. Our company has a fleet of mobile cranes and industrial equipment that we use for hoisting and installing heavy equipment, specializing in bridge building and rehab. We work in the heavy industrial construction sector. We provide mobile crane services as well as bridges, piling, fabrication, and jack & rolls. At CEC, we believe safety comes first above all. Our goal is to use our skills and field knowledge combined with safe work practices, to provide quality crane and industrial construction services to our community.

Summary

Position Overview

The Junior Controller plays a critical role in expanding the capacity and efficiency of the Finance & Accounting department. This position supports the Controller by executing key monthly workflows, preparing reconciliations and schedules, maintaining financial data integrity, and assisting with system/process improvements across the organization.

This is a technical, detail-oriented role suited for a developing accounting professional who is eager to grow into a senior accounting position. The Junior Controller will work closely with team members across AP, AR, Payroll, and Operations, ensuring accurate, timely, and standardized financial processes. The role will also take ownership of implementing business checklists, SOPs, month-end control systems, and cross-department workflows.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Reporting Support

• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations (bank, credit cards, AR, AP, accruals, intercompany, prepaids, WIP, inventory, deposits).

• Assist with preparing month-end journal entries including accruals, reclasses, depreciation, interest, project adjustments, and cost allocations.

• Compile working papers and supporting documentation for review by the Controller.

• Assist with variance analysis of actual vs. budget and prior periods.

• Ensure accuracy and completeness of the trial balance prior to month-end close.

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2. Accounts Payable, Receivable & Payroll Support

Accounts Payable:

• Review coding and backup for completeness and policy compliance.

• Support AP with matching, resolving discrepancies, and preparing weekly AP packages.

Accounts Receivable:

• Assist AR with invoice review, holdback tracking, reconciliations, and customer account analysis.

• Support AR with revenue cut-off procedures at month-end.

Payroll Support:

• Assist the Payroll Administrator in payroll reconciliations, payroll-related journal entries, and intercompany allocations.

3. Month-End Close Process Management

• Maintain and improve the month-end close checklist.

• Track task completion across AP, AR, Payroll, and Operations.

• Ensure documentation, approvals, and reconciliations are collected and filed according to SOPs.

• Identify bottlenecks and propose process-driven solutions.

4. Systems, Processes & Internal Controls

• Build and maintain standardized financial checklists and workflows.

• Assist the Controller in documenting financial SOPs (AP, AR, Payroll, Month-End, Cash Management).

• Support continuous improvement projects in Sage, NexGen, and supporting systems.

• Test and implement changes to financial processes to enhance accuracy and efficiency.

• Monitor adherence to financial controls, including segregation of duties.

5. Operational & Project Support

• Assist with job costing reviews, error corrections, and alignment with operations.

• Work with project managers to ensure accurate cost allocation and timely reporting.

• Support data cleanup related to the transition back to Sage.

6. Year-End, Audit & Compliance

• Prepare year-end reconciliations and audit support schedules.

• Coordinate with external accountants and respond to information requests.

• Support the Controller with compliance filings and reporting requirements.

7. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with field and operations staff to improve data flow to finance.

• Build relationships with vendors, customers, and internal teams to resolve issues.

• Support training and onboarding for new finance team members as needed.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

• 2–4 years of progressive accounting experience (construction or project-based experience an asset).

• Strong understanding of accrual accounting, reconciliations, and month-end workflows.

• Experience with Sage and NexGen considered an asset.

• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (lookups, pivot tables, reconciliations).

• High attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to manage deadlines.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and documentation abilities.

• Ambition to progress toward Senior Accountant or Controller roles.

Key Competencies

• Technical Accuracy & Data Integrity

• Process-Oriented Mindset

• Proactive Ownership

• Collaboration & Communication

• Continuous Improvement

• Professional Growth Mindset