Job Information
WSP USA Controller in Montreal, Quebec
The Opportunity:
WSP is currently looking for a Senior Controller to join our Earth & Environment Finance Team. The role involves leading our national Mining Operations. Ideally, this position would be based in our Vancouver or Calgary offices, but we are also open to Toronto or Montreal. Reporting directly to the Vice-President Finance, Earth & Environment Canada.
Why WSP?
We value and are committed to upholding a culture of Inclusion and Belonging
Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.
We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.
#WeAreWSP
What you can expect to do here:
Monitor and assess the financial and operational performance of Mining Earth & Environment throughout the month. Provide timely financial analysis and recommend corrective actions as needed.
Lead the preparation of periodic accounting and financial reports, including variance analysis, within corporate deadlines.
Develop and oversee the annual business plan/budget and quarterly forecasts, identifying related risks and opportunities.
Provide leadership to a team of project accountants, fostering development, responsibility, and accountability.
Continuously review, improve, standardize, and streamline business processes.
Attend Management/Operations Committee meetings and present monthly financial results.
Actively participate in major project reviews, ensuring proper financial support for EAC (Earth & Environment Canada) and assisting in developing mitigation plans that impact financial performance.
Collaborate closely with Operations to optimize project execution and predictability.
Understand the financial needs of the operations group and identify trends/issues that may affect current or future operations.
Manage Work in Progress and Accounts Receivables for the Mining sector, working closely with billing and collection teams and project managers to optimize Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) and drive collections.
Develop effective financial performance metrics and information systems to enhance decision-making.
Ensure compliance with revenue recognition policies and IFRS standards.
Collaborate with internal and external auditors.
Share information and best practices with other Controllers, fostering a synergy culture within Earth & Environment.
What you’ll bring to WSP:
Professional Accounting Designation
Minimum of 10+ years of managerial and leadership experience in a senior financial role
Experience in a professional services organization is highly desirable
Strong critical thinking, analytical, and proactive problem-solving skills
Experience collaborating with multiple business partners and professionals located in various locations
Proficiency in translating financial results, information, and ideas to non-financial professionals
Ability to analyze short- and long-term financial impacts of various strategic options
Autonomous, collaborative, with strong communication and interpersonal skills
WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.
We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.
At WSP :
We value our people and our reputation
We are locally dedicated with international scale
We are future focused and challenge the status quo
We foster collaboration in everything we do
We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable
Please Note:
Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.
Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).
WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. For more information please READ THE FULL POLICY. (https://www.wsp.com/en-CA/careers/notice-to-staffing-agencies)