About this role
Join Our Team
KLS Earthworks Inc. is looking for a highly motivated Accounting Manager to help strengthen our finance function and support the business through its next stage of growth. The Controller will own day-to-day accounting operations and deliver the financial insight that supports business decisions across the company. You'll work closely with the CFO and executive leadership team, with direct mentorship and a clear path for professional growth.
Established in 1990, KLS Earthworks & Environmental is a family-rooted company and a leader in excavation, earthworks, and environmental construction across Western Canada. Built on a foundation of safety and operational excellence, we deliver time- and cost-saving solutions through a modern fleet and a highly skilled team of professionals.
At KLS, we value people who Help First, stay Hungry, are Willing to Learn, and remain Committed to doing the job right.
What You’ll Do:
Accounting Operations
• Lead, mentor and grow the finance team
• Manage full-cycle accounting, including month-end closing
• Oversee project revenue and cost accounting, including accruals and analysis
• Review, approval, and posting accounts payable batches
• Perform bank and balance sheet account reconciliations
• Manage inventory and capital asset accounting
• Provide payroll back-up support, including daily timesheet posting and bi-weekly payroll processing.
Reporting & Analysis
• Prepare month-end financial statements and variance analysis
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes
• Provide financial analysis to support operations
• Prepare audit working papers.
Compliance & Administration
• Prepare and file monthly GST returns
• Coordinate annual insurance renewal
• Support customer collections and payment follow-up
• Lead or contribute to special projects as required.
Qualifications:
• CPA designation
• 10+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership or supervisory role
• Experience with job costing, manufacturing or construction accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with ERP systems
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor, inspire, and manage a team
• Excellent analytical and strategic thinking skills, with strong attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• A proactive, results-oriented problem-solver who looks beyond process to resolve root causes
What we are Offering:
• Competitive compensation package including salary, benefits and group savings with company matching
• Supportive team environment
• Stable, full-time office position
• A hands-on leadership role with real, visible impact
• Work directly with the executive team and receive 1:1 mentorship from the CFO
• A clear path for career progression as the company grows
• Be part of a growing, industry-leading company in construction and aggregates
KLS Earthworks Inc. is committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.