Operations & Business Controller

Northland Fleet Services is a heavy equipment and light vehicle repair business in Tumbler Ridge, BC, serving the coal mining industry and oilpatch industries in Northeast BC. Northland Fleet Services is a long-term member of LaPrairie Group of Companies.

For over 45 years, LaPrairie Group of Companies has proudly provided the mining and resource industries in Western Canada with a variety of services - cranes, trucking, heavy equipment and light vehicle repairs and maintenance. LaPrairie is 100% Canadian owned and operated.

Job Description:

• Provide the Business Manager and Executive with timely financial and operational analysis and data that will optimize and promote day-to-day profitability and efficiency.
• Ensure accuracy, proper coding and timeliness of financial information.
• Lead month-end and year-end closing processes, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Manage accounting staff to ensure accuracy and processing timelines are met – accounts receivable, accounts payable, purchasing and payroll.
• Review, prepare and ensure payment of GST, PST and other applicable taxes.
• Manage taxation audits when they arise.

• Use in-house software programs to gather necessary financial data required for financial analysis and reporting.

• Other related accounting duties as required or assigned.

Requirements:

• 5+ years full-cycle senior accounting.
• CPA or accounting designation is an asset, but not a requirement.
• Previous work experience at equipment repair shops, car dealerships, or fleet maintenance facilities would be a definite asset.

• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point).

• Ability to communication professionally – both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to build and maintain great relationships with managers and co-workers.
• Ability to maintain good customer and vendor relationships is a benefit.
• Good organizational and time management skills.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their application, including a resume and cover letter. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps in the selection process.

Compensation will be based on a combination of industry-related experience and qualifications. 

LaPrairie Group of Companies has been in business in Western Canada for over 40 years. Please visit our website: www.laprairiegroup.com for more information.