What is the role?
Reporting to the CFO, the Controller will play a dual role, focusing on both Financial and Project Accounting within the Accounting Department. This role involves budgeting, financial reporting, and project cost monitoring, as well as overseeing invoicing, as well as Accounts Receivable and Payables. This role will entail supervising and mentoring of accounting staff. The Controller will collaborate closely with Project Managers, the CFO, and other stakeholders to ensure accuracy and efficiency in financial operations and compliance. This is a great opportunity to work with a leading, employee-owned consulting firm.

Why join LEA?
LEA is an employee-owned engineering consulting firm, with a history of 70 years. We provide engineering consulting services in the areas of Transportation, Civil, Structures, Construction Administration, Electrical and Infrastructure Systems, and Environmental Management.

At LEA, we strive towards a common goal, which is self-realization and achieving the highest possible results. The company is fully owned by its employees and everyone’s collective efforts directly contribute to the firm’s longstanding success.

We’re confident that by joining LEA, you can discover and realize your full career potential because LEA:

• Recruits high-performing, motivated individuals who strive to achieve the highest level of technical excellence and quality.

• Is an Employee-owned company and almost half of our employees are shareholders.

• Offers a competitive total compensation package of salary, substantial bonuses, benefits and other perks.

• Is continuously involved in many exciting and challenging projects throughout Ontario and around the world.

• Allows for a collaborative hybrid work environment with flexible hours to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

• Cultivates team camaraderie and collaboration, offering a variety of social events aimed at fostering relationships across the company including sports leagues, game nights, special events, and volunteer/charitable opportunities.

• Is an organization that is committed to achieving our Environmental, Social & Governance objectives through our various committees.

• Prioritizes mentorship, training, and rotational assignments for knowledge advancement and career growth.

• Has an entrepreneurial spirit as an employee-owned company, with continuous growth and expansion taking part in meaningful projects.

In this role, your duties and responsibilities will include:
Financial Reporting

• Closing of fiscal month-ends and year-ends, including preparation and/or review of working paper files for external auditors.
• Ensure GL reconciliations are performed on a monthly and annual basis.
• Review of bank reconciliation and assistance in accounting for fixed assets, prepaid expenses, Errors and Omissions accruals, etc...
• Prepare Joint Venture financial statements and related documents
• Preparation of the consolidation worksheet and intercompany reconciliations.

Project Accounting and Job Costing

• Provide guidance to ensure Project Managers' work follows the Company’s best practices.
• Communicate with and analyze Estimated Costs to Complete and make revenue recognition/provision recommendations.
• Provide reports to aid PMs in their assessment of project financial health.
• Education of PMs on the Accounting system and how to use/interpret financial information in the System.
• Assist in the development and implementation of project controls to enhance financial risk management.

Statutory Compliance

• Preparation of monthly remittances (income tax instalments, sales tax and other remittances).
• Prepare and submit required filings to Statistics Canada.

Budget Coordination and Cash Management

• Preparation of operating and capital budgets.

• Cash management, including accounts receivable collections, payable and banking.

• Preparation of reports required by the Bank.

• Recording and reconciliation of company share transactions.

The qualifications you need:

• A post-secondary degree specializing in Accounting with a minimum 10 years of experience including 5 years in a managerial position.

• Professional designation: CPA designation (or equivalent).

• Experience working with an engineering consulting firm.

• Knowledge of Deltek VantagePoint is a requirement.

• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

• A “can-do” attitude and proven accomplishments as a problem-solver.

The work arrangement:
LEA operates in a hybrid environment to ensure flexibility and the well-being of everyone.

LEA's Commitment to Inclusive Hiring and Equal Opportunity:
LEA Consulting Ltd. is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer, with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) embedded in all strategic planning and operational activities. As part of our commitment to fair representation and equitable access to opportunities, we actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including Indigenous peoples, LGBTQ2S+ individuals, newcomers, persons with disabilities, racial and ethnic minorities, refugees, veterans, and women.

We evaluate all qualified candidates based on their skills and experiences, without regard to factors such as age, colour, conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted, disability, family status, gender identity or expression, genetic characteristics, marital/family status, national origin, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other status protected under the Canadian Human Rights Act.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible work environment for all individuals, including candidates applying for positions within the organization. For information, assistance or accommodation requests, please contact People@LEA.ca. We remain committed to ensuring that accommodation is available after hiring.

We thank all applicants, and we appreciate your interest, however, only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted. Consider applying again once you see an opportunity that matches your experience and career interests. We encourage you to keep in touch and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.