Controller, Development & Construction

THE OPPORTUNITY

Do you enjoy making a difference? Would others consider you to be an organized person? Do you hate when company policy gets in the way of the right decision? Do you easily admit when you’re wrong? Would people say you know how to get a message across? Do you get satisfaction from a job well done and like to celebrate success when you’ve worked hard to get there?

If you answered yes to these questions, we have the job for you. Highstreet is currently looking for a Controller, Development & Construction to join our Head Office team in Kelowna, BC.

WHY HIGHSTREET?

Highstreet is leading the industry in designing and building apartments and condos that are carbon free and high quality.

Our vision is that everyone in Highstreet’s community will want their friends to work with us, live with us and invest with us. 

Help us achieve that vision. 

Highstreet’s Core Values:

As integral part of our leadership team, you will be responsible for demonstrating, and developing in your team, our core values:

• Humility grants us insight from others


• Inquisitive & learning continuously


• Guided by always doing what is right


• Honest, open and timely communication


• Responsible & accountable for our actions and decisions


• Determined to persevere, get results and win together

 Highstreet is looking for a highly motivated and self-aware individual who can lead by example, coach their team effectively and perpetuate Highstreet’s culture and values. Top candidates will be strong leaders, pro-active, organized, great communicators, accountable and perform well under pressure.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

Highstreet is looking for a highly motivated individual who is willing to learn and grow with a company that values culture and performance. CPA designation is mandatory for this role. Minimum 5 years’ experience leading a team, juggling a significant number of entities, and meeting tight deadlines is required.

Reporting to the VP, Finance and Accounting, this role involves overseeing day-to-day accounting operations, financial analysis, and reporting. This position involves managing a team of accountants, ensuring accurate and timely financial data, and providing insights to support strategic decision-making. 

Key responsibilities include:

• Manage month-end and year-end close processes, including reconciliations, accruals, and financial statement preparation.


• Develop and implement comprehensive budgets including analysis and forecasting to identify cost savings, revenue enhancement and process improvement.


• Prepare and present financial reports to management, highlighting key insights and trends.


• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, policies, and internal controls.


• Drive process improvements in accounting procedures and systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy.


• Assist in ad-hoc projects and initiatives related to accounting, as needed.

In addition to identifying with Highstreet’s values, the candidate should also:

• have a positive personal attitude and work very well with others


• be a team player and be self-motivated and efficient


• be highly motivated to learn in general and specifically about development and construction


• be highly organized and enjoy managing multiple tasks and responsibilities


• be very deadline driven and be able to motivate a team


• have strong computer skills in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and an accounting software (Acumatica is an asset)


• demonstrate excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Additional requirements:

•  Satisfactory criminal and credit record check.