Operations & Business Controller

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.