Regional Controller
The Arcticom Group Canada is an operating company of The Arcticom Group (“TAG”). TAG is a U.S.-based network of commercial and industrial mechanical services companies that provide HVACR service, maintenance, and installation services throughout North America. TAG is committed to being an “employer of choice” and ensuring employees have a home where they can learn and grow.
The Regional Controller will work closely with the Director of Accounting to support TAG’s Canadian operating companies in managing financial operations and ensuring strong accounting practices. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who thrives in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment and enjoys partnering cross-functionally to improve processes, enhance performance, and support scalable business operations.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Accounting & Close
- Manage accounting functions related to general ledger and sub-ledger maintenance, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and transactional analysis.
- Own the monthly close process and financial reporting package, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
- Oversee preparation and review of GL account reconciliations and month-end adjusting entries, including monthly payroll accruals.
- Ensure all reconciliations monthly are signed off and all the cleanups required are discussed with the management and resolved.
- Collaborated with external auditors by providing accurate documentation and explanations during interim and year-end audits.
Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Provide explanations to management regarding financial results, including revenue actuals and projections, margins on installation and service jobs, and operating costs.
- Prepare analysis of overall financial results including OPEX for the management
- Present the financial results to the management and other stakeholders
Revenue Recognition & Job Costing
- Partner with operations to review active construction jobs and service contracts to ensure proper revenue recognition using the Percentage of Completion (POC) method.
- Complete and oversee Percentage of Completion (POC) accounting for TAG Canada in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
- Prepared detailed monthly financial statements, including Work-In-Progress (WIP) analysis, journal entries, account reconciliations, and accruals for labor, accounts payable, and other operational costs.
Cash Management & Working Capital
- Oversee the preparation and review of bank reconciliations for all bank accounts and ensure accurate recording of cash transactions.
- Prepare cashflow requirements for the management.
Taxes & Compliance
- Managed tax compliance by filing GST, PST (MB and BC), and T5018 etc.
- Work with tax consultants to ensure timely and accurate filings for all income tax returns.
Leadership, Support & Development
- Provide general support to the payroll team, including coordination, issue resolution, and preparation of monthly payroll-related accrual entries.
- Provide functional backup for other finance and accounting functions as needed.
- Work on special accounting projects and process improvement initiatives as assigned.
- Demonstrate strong leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills while working independently and collaboratively across teams.
- Ensure backup is planned for any employee turnovers.
Training and Leadership Development
- Trained new staff on enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, organizational policies, and accounting workflows, contributing to workforce development.
- Worked collaboratively with operational companies to implement changes, conduct training sessions, and support ongoing projects.
- Provided backup support for team members, ensuring continuity of operations and fostering a collaborative team environment.
Job Specifics
This role is a 12 month contract role to cover a maternity leave, with the possibility to extend an additional 6 months. We will offer a 20% completion bonus, 3 weeks of vacation, and 5 sick days. Not eligible for benefits.