Join Our Team
KLS Earthworks Inc. is looking for a highly motivated Accounting Manager to help strengthen our finance function and support the business through its next stage of growth. The Controller will own day-to-day accounting operations and deliver the financial insight that supports business decisions across the company. You'll work closely with the CFO and executive leadership team, with direct mentorship and a clear path for professional growth.
Established in 1990, KLS Earthworks & Environmental is a family-rooted company and a leader in excavation, earthworks, and environmental construction across Western Canada. Built on a foundation of safety and operational excellence, we deliver time- and cost-saving solutions through a modern fleet and a highly skilled team of professionals.
At KLS, we value people who Help First, stay Hungry, are Willing to Learn, and remain Committed to doing the job right.
What You’ll Do:
Accounting Operations
- Lead, mentor and grow the finance team
- Manage full-cycle accounting, including month-end closing
- Oversee project revenue and cost accounting, including accruals and analysis
- Review, approval, and posting accounts payable batches
- Perform bank and balance sheet account reconciliations
- Manage inventory and capital asset accounting
- Provide payroll back-up support, including daily timesheet posting and bi-weekly payroll processing.
Reporting & Analysis
- Prepare month-end financial statements and variance analysis
- Support budgeting and forecasting processes
- Provide financial analysis to support operations
- Prepare audit working papers.
Compliance & Administration
- Prepare and file monthly GST returns
- Coordinate annual insurance renewal
- Support customer collections and payment follow-up
- Lead or contribute to special projects as required.
Qualifications:
- CPA designation
- 10+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership or supervisory role
- Experience with job costing, manufacturing or construction accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting
- Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with ERP systems
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor, inspire, and manage a team
- Excellent analytical and strategic thinking skills, with strong attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- A proactive, results-oriented problem-solver who looks beyond process to resolve root causes
What we are Offering:
- Competitive compensation package including salary, benefits and group savings with company matching
- Supportive team environment
- Stable, full-time office position
- A hands-on leadership role with real, visible impact
- Work directly with the executive team and receive 1:1 mentorship from the CFO
- A clear path for career progression as the company grows
- Be part of a growing, industry-leading company in construction and aggregates
KLS Earthworks Inc. is committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
