Assistant Corporate Controller

Accounting Manager/Assistant Controller

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

Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please view the EEO document. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to meet the requirements of the role in which you are applying, complete any part of the application process, or access or use the online application process and need an alternative method for applying, please contact Colas Inc. at View phone number on click.appcast.io or send an email to View email address on click.appcast.io.