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Operations & Business Controller

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In-Office
Calgary, AB, CAN
Senior level
In-Office
Calgary, AB, CAN
Senior level
Lead full-cycle accounting and financial reporting, provide operational analysis to optimize profitability, manage AR/AP and payroll staff, prepare and present operating results, maintain asset schedules and electronic records, oversee equipment audits and insurance, and support pricing, costing, and year-end working papers.
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LAPRAIRIE Crane is looking for an experienced Operations & Business Controller to join its Accounting and Finance team at its corporate office in Calgary, Alberta, reporting to a Sr. Controller.


LAPRAIRIE Crane is one of Canada’s largest family-owned crane and heavy lift companies with fleet capabilities ranging from 5 – 600 tones, including all-terrain, boom truck, carry deck crawler, hydraulic track, rough- terrain cranes. LAPRAIRIE Group of Companies has been operating in Western Canada for 45 years. (www.laprairiegroup.com) 

Job Description:

  • Oversee full-cycle accounting, deliver accurate financial reporting – weekly, monthly and annually.
  • Provide operational analysis and data that will optimize and promote day-to-day operational profitability and efficiency.
  • Manage accounting staff (accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll).
  • Prepare, analyze and present regular operating results to operational managers.
  • Review services pricing, costing and margins with managers & owners.
  • Submit and maintain year-end working papers and spreadsheets.
  • Maintain up-to-date electronic filing systems of bookkeeping and financial records.
  • Maintain fixed asset schedules and oversee equipment audits.
  • Ensure proper insurance coverage is in place for assets, garage policies and buildings.
  • Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Requirements:

  • 5+ years of experience in financial and accounting management.
  • CPA or accounting designation is a definite asset, but not a requirement.
  • Experience in construction & resource industries, in particular cranes and trucking.
  • Ability to communication professionally – both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to build and maintain great relationships with managers and co-workers.
  • Ability to maintain good customer and vendor relationships.
  • Excellent working knowledge of MS Word and Excel.
  • Good organizational and time management skills.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their application, including a resume and cover letter. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps in the selection process.


This is an in-office role in downtown Calgary. Remote working options are not being offered. 

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