Operations Accounting Assistant

Black Diamond Group owns and operates a portfolio of businesses specializing in modular buildings and remote and temporary workforce housing solutions, along with a digital marketplace for business-to-business crew travel management. We create value by providing differentiated solutions. We believe each customer and each project is unique and that we can tailor a combination of products and services that deliver an enhanced outcome. Our Way is to Create a Better Way – this is our challenge, our call to action, our why!

We believe that a clear strategic vision, with measurable objectives, along with disciplined accountability and data-based decision-making leads to successful outcomes. When we couple this approach with our values-driven, collaborative, safety conscious culture, we achieve top decile performance, deliver results, and have fun while doing it!

We offer careers, not jobs, and we strive for an environment where the best people come to work and feel rewarded for their contributions. We are a team of the best and the brightest in industry, and since our inception, we have led with a people-first approach. We give our employees ample opportunity to pursue their interests and passions and support them as their careers progress.

We have a full-time position for an Operations Accounting Assistant in Calgary Alberta.

Reporting to the Operations Controller, the Operations Accounting Assistant will support the Modular Space Solutions (MSS) Business Unit. The Operations Accounting Assistant is accountable for providing Business Unit accounting functions, detailed analysis, reporting, audits, and budget & forecasts. 

The successful candidate is a collaborative team player with a keen eye for detail and solid judgment to plan and accomplish goals, perform a variety of tasks and train and support the Business Unit. This position offers variety and the opportunity to provide feedback and ideas in driving innovation and process improvement. 

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Complete accounting functions including ensuring month-end accounting processes are followed and results comply with the company’s accounting policies;
• Conduct analytical review of business unit performance and results to budget, for monthly management reporting, forecasting, accruals and actuals;
• Review and analyze business unit financial forecasting including income statement, capital and cash flows
• Upload accruals and journal entries in SAP for posting;
• Prepare and evaluate financial operating reports and present findings;
• Participate in partnership audits as required by stakeholders which includes intercompany, interdivisional and Joint Venture elimination processes;
• Participate in the  preparation of budget & forecasts;
• Support management with accounting, tax, treasury and controls-related issues;
• Assist in performing ad hoc analysis for internal reporting purposes;
• Assist Corporate Financial Reporting, Corporate Accounting and external auditors for business unit audit requests and external reporting;
• Ensuring proper adherence to all administrative and operational processes, procedures and policies in relation to assets; and
• Regularly offers process improvement ideas, shares best practices and facilitates standardization among divisions; and
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications 

• University Degree in Finance, Accounting or Commerce.
• Professional accounting designation or working toward it in the next 12 to 24 months.
• 2+ years’ experience in accounting or an accounting-related role.
• IFRS Accounting experience is an asset.
• Extensive experience and understanding of accounting programs, ERP Systems and Microsoft Applications (Excel, Project, OneNote).
• Demonstrated advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, capable of professional interaction with various levels of operations and other departments.
• Works well under pressure with multiple concurrent deadlines.
• Excellent analytical skills and takes initiative to solve problems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
Black Diamond Group is committed to diversity, equal opportunity and ensuring that our employees can thrive in an inclusive environment. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, veteran status, Indigenous status, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected factors. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request during the recruitment process.
 

Company: BOXX Modular