Assistant Controller

Lantz, NS
Reference # HL-SG-9378




Privately owned and operated, The Shaw Group Limited is one of Eastern Canada’s leading real estate developers, community developers, and natural resource manufacturers. With its 163-year history in Atlantic Canada, excellent reputation, solid balance sheet, vast land holdings, and a focus on products for the construction industry, the Company is well positioned for continued growth.




The Company has over 600 employees and operates on a decentralized basis through a number of divisions and subsidiaries: Clayton Developments Limited, Shaw Living, Prestige Homes Inc., Shaw Brick, Shaw Resources, Shaw Renewables, Shaw Precast Solutions, and Ven-Rez Products Limited. Its traditional market area of Atlantic Canada has grown tremendously with almost 20% of its business taking place through export activity. The Shaw Group has eight major master plan communities underway or awaiting approval; 13 manufacturing facilities serving 12 different industries, mostly in the construction industry; and five retail stores.




We are pleased to partner with them in bringing a detailed-oriented Assistant Controller to join their team in this newly created role. Reporting to the Controller – Shaw Manufacturing, the Assistant Controller role emphasizes process improvement, efficiency optimization and ensuring a robust financial reporting structure. This role will be based between their Lantz and Milford offices be responsible for key duties in the company’s daily treasury management, fixed asset financial management, and insurance risk management. The Assistant Controller will collaborate with cross-functional teams across all manufacturing divisions and corporate head office to identify areas for improvement and implement innovative solutions that streamline accounting and financial operations, while completing month-end related tasks.




This role is designed to deliver value-added financial leadership to the company while paving the way for career advancement opportunities within The Shaw Group for a motivated finance professional. The journey begins with supporting current day-to-day processes, followed by embracing opportunities to enhance, streamline, and evolve these and other related financial functions.





Key responsibilities and priorities include: 

• Assisting in the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Fixed asset and risk management
• Bank reconciliations and other treasury functions
• Royalty calculation and payments
• Compilation of payroll entries 
• Balance sheet reconciliations 
• Database maintenance
• HST requirements
• Develop and implement streamlined processes to improve speed, accuracy, and compliance
• Partner with other departments to improve cross-functional financial workflows
• Leading and/or assisting in special projects related to financial strategy, forecasting and system upgrades
• Both independently and with leadership, using information to look for opportunities for analysis, trends, insights and other learnings for process improvement

Basic requirements: 

• CPA designation
• 3 years of experience in accounting or finance roles
• Proven experience in process improvement, systems optimization and workflow automation
• Inquisitive and initiative focused to provide value-added improvements/information
• Ability to identify areas of process improvement and implement changes that support the goals of the organization
• Strong knowledge of accounting functions and related control processes
• Advanced technical skills in the Microsoft Suite and accounting systems
• Experience with accounting system, Syspro, would be considered an asset
• Superior analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects/tasks in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment

The Shaw Group are collaborative and team oriented. They provide their team with the opportunities to grow and they create a safe environment for people to bring fresh ideas to the table. An opportunity like this doesn’t come around often. Reach out to us now!




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For more information about this exciting opportunity please contact Heather Labucki, Partner, or Sara Morey, Senior Consultant, at View email address on meridiarecruitment.ca . If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please let Sara Morey know.





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