Manager, Accounting

We recognize that the construction industry is changing at a rapid pace and we continually strive to be at the foreground. Our core values empower people to deliver great careers to one another and develop creative solutions for complex problems on some of the most exciting projects. It doesn’t matter what your expertise and craft is – there are no boundaries.

We are a group of professionals with a variety of expertise within pre‑construction, construction, and post‑construction. To learn more, check out our Cradle to Grave services and hear from our team directly about what a career at Ellis Don could look like for you. As you can see, we are a diverse bunch.

Above all, we are a group of individuals with unique experiences and at Ellis Don, we choose to celebrate the strength in our differences, every day. Ellis Don’s commitment to Inclusive Diversity is to work together to create an environment where every employee feels safe to be their true and authentic self. Ultimately, Ellis Don’s purpose is to provide people with similar values the opportunity to achieve their full potential;

to deliver that opportunity for great careers to one another; and to contribute meaningfully to the community we share with others.

• Assist with day-to-day accounting and month-end close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, analysis, and financial reporting
• Assist with financial system implementations and updates
• Perform research and provide input on finance requirements for new transactions and areas of business
• Assist with the year-end external audit
• Prepare ad hoc financial analysis and reporting, and participate in internal control process implementations and reviews
• Provide ongoing accounting and finance support to Ellis Don divisions
• Participate in control processes such as review and approval of payments, invoices, and purchase orders
• Perform research on technical accounting matters, and prepare accounting standards analysis for new transactions and changes in accounting standards
• Identify risk areas, research and evaluate best practices, and design, recommend, implement and monitor controls and other processes
• Participate in special projects as needed, including acquisition due-diligence

• You have a strong accounting background, with in-depth experience in ASPE and/or IFRS
• You hold a CPA designation
• You have a minimum of 5 years of progressive and relevant experience, including leading and developing a team
• You are a well‑organized, proactive and detail oriented individual able to self‑manage and work as part of a team in a dynamic fast paced environment
• You are a highly technical accountant that has strong attention to detail and can offer process improvements and innovative solutions
• You possess strong computer skills, specifically Microsoft Excel

Ellis Don is proud to provide this unique career opportunity that provides continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package within an environment that is committed to inclusion and respects diversity.

Go ahead and be yourself. We'll pay you for it!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, race, size, mental or physical status, veteran status, religion, language, political opinion, working‑style preference, family status, education, and socio-economic status. The Ellis Don core values of Integrity and Mutual Respect welcomes everyone, at work and in the community, and our value of Mutual Accountability, means that we all have a role to play.

As an Ellis Don employee, this will ultimately be your commitment to Inclusive Diversity.

Accommodation for Applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested.

We are committed to providing a positive candidate experience and ensuring timely updates are provided to all candidates. If you haven’t already, be sure to create a profile on our Careers page here to remain up to date on the status of your application and learn about new career opportunities as they arise.