Assistant Corporate Controller

Job Summary

The Colaska team is committed to the well-being of our employees, through compensation, work-life balance, benefits, and career development. We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Assistant Controller in our Anchorage office who aspires to be a future financial leader.

Employment Highlights

• Compensation range of $120-$140k annually, plus discretionary annual bonus
• Work-Life balance 20 days PTO, 11 paid holidays annually and various leave work early days
• Competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision with affordable employee share of premiums, and company provided disability and life insurance
• 401K with 4% employer matching and special 2% company contributions
• This position has a defined career path
• Tuition reimbursement
• Potential for winter hybrid work schedule
• Other perks such as Colas International hockey, running, soccer & talent competitions

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Track & analyze cash position, assist in cash forecasting and reporting of net financial position
• Prepare, review and analyze financial information to ensure integrity is maintained
• Lead monthly, quarterly and annual closing processes ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.  Responsible for preparations of journal entries, reconciliations and consolidated IFRS & GAAP financial reporting package to parent company
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff
• Assist with annual budgeting and monthly forecasting
• Prepare tax worksheets and support schedules
• Participate in external and internal audits as required
• Work closely with operational personnel to achieve company objectives in accordance with GAAP, IFRS, Colas internal policies and other regulatory requirements.
• Maintain and develop internal control procedures
• Uphold Colas ethics and business principles
• Ad hoc projects and reporting as needed

Qualifications & Skills

• A bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) in accounting, finance or other applicable degree. At least 7 years of accounting work experience is acceptable for this position.
• Construction industry accounting experience including WIP reporting
• Strong knowledge of both GAAP and IFRS including revenue recognition and lease accounting standards
• Previous experience managing a small team.
• Ideal candidate will have CPA and/or CMA certification.
• Excellent time management and organization skills with the ability to prioritize and follow-up on multiple concurrent tasks
• Must possess excellent skills with Microsoft Windows and MS Office Suite, particularly Outlook and Excel (intermediate level). Experience with JDE, Sage, Timberline, or other enterprise construction industry software a plus
• Highly motivated, positive, professional, organized, detail oriented, and an effective communicator