Assistant Controller

at  Forthright Properties

Established in 2011, Forthright Properties is a dynamic and rapidly growing professional property management company with a head office located in Winnipeg. With properties located across Manitoba & Winnipeg, we believe everyone should have a clean, attractive, and safe place to call home.
Assistant Controller
Under the direction of the Controller, the Assistant Controller will be responsible for the management of Forthright Properties and Forthright Ventures; including internal controls and regulatory/tax compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Controller in managing full cycle accounting for all operating, holding, and construction companies
• Lead and supervise the Properties accounting team in the Finance department
• Complete month-end and year-end accounting procedures including posting of standard journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts, and variance analysis
• Perform monthly intercompany revenue and expense allocations
• Support Controller in setting the priorities within accounting group
• Ensure compliance with Provincial and Federal government reporting requirements and tax filings
• Participate in the creation of operational and construction budgets and forecasts
• Identifying and implementing process improvements which impact customer quality and influence internal operating efficiency
• Support Controller in year-end audit and tax schedules for returns filed by external accountants
• Provide advice and guidance on all accounting matters including financial systems, record keeping, analysis and reporting
• Support the establishment and maintenance of internal controls
• Support and collaborate with Controller on implementing strategic initiatives

Key Competencies

• Works well in a Fast paced & Growth-Oriented Environment
• Attention to Detail & Driven for High-Quality Results
• Problem Solving & Process Improvement Driven
• Customer Focused & Open Communicator
• Takes Accountability & Team Oriented

Education and Experience

• Advanced degree in professional accounting, CPA preferred or working toward degree
• 5+ years of overall combined accounting and finance experience with demonstrated experience as a Financial Controller
• 3+ years of overall experience leading and developing a team
• Excellent accounting software user and administration skills
• Thorough knowledge of relevant Federal, Provincial and local accounting principles and procedures
• Advanced experience with general ledger functions, creating financial statements, and month-end/year-end processes
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities including the ability to adapt to changing priorities and seamlessly shift focus
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Commitment to delivering excellence and to continuous process improvement
• Excellent problem-solving skills that are expressed through critical thinking, independent decision-making, risk management, and process improvement
• Experience in Construction and/or Property Management an asset

• Support Controller in managing full cycle accounting for all operating, holding, and construction companies
• Lead and supervise the Properties accounting team in the Finance department
• Complete month-end and year-end accounting procedures including posting of standard journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts, and variance analysis
• Perform monthly intercompany revenue and expense allocations
• Support Controller in setting the priorities within accounting group
• Ensure compliance with Provincial and Federal government reporting requirements and tax filings
• Participate in the creation of operational and construction budgets and forecasts
• Identifying and implementing process improvements which impact customer quality and influence internal operating efficiency
• Support Controller in year-end audit and tax schedules for returns filed by external accountants
• Provide advice and guidance on all accounting matters including financial systems, record keeping, analysis and reporting
• Support the establishment and maintenance of internal controls
• Support and collaborate with Controller on implementing strategic initiative