Financial Controller

Financial Controller – ConstructionLocation: Mississauga, ON
Work Model: Hybrid
Salary: Up to $130,000
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Ready to Own the Finance Function?
Are you a CPA working in construction accounting who is ready for more ownership?
Perhaps you're already a Controller looking for a hands-on role where you can have a greater impact, or you're an experienced Accounting Manager, Finance Manager or Senior Accountant who has built strong construction accounting expertise and is ready to take the next step.
Our client, an established General Contractor in Mississauga, is looking for a Financial Controller to lead its accounting function and become a key financial partner to its construction and executive teams.
This isn't a role where you'll be buried several layers deep in a large finance department.
You'll have visibility, autonomy and direct exposure to senior leadership while working closely with Project Managers, Estimators and construction leaders to understand what's happening across projects — and what the numbers are telling the business.What You'll Own
As Controller, you'll take responsibility for the company's day-to-day financial operations and project accounting, including:

• Leading monthly and quarterly financial reporting and close
• Managing budgeting, forecasting and cash flow
• Overseeing job costing, WIP reporting and EAC/cost-to-complete forecasting
• Reviewing project performance, margins and profitability
• Partnering with Project Managers and Estimators to improve financial visibility across projects
• Identifying cost variances and potential margin erosion
• Overseeing AP, AR, payroll and general accounting
• Supporting and developing the Project Accountant
• Maintaining strong financial controls and reporting processes
• Ensuring compliance with ASPE/GAAP
• Identifying opportunities to improve financial systems, processes and reporting
• Providing financial insight to senior leadership to support business decisions

What We're Looking For
You don't necessarily need to already have Controller on your résumé.
We're interested in experienced construction accounting professionals who have the technical foundation and leadership ability to take ownership of the function.
You should bring:

• CPA designation
• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Accounting experience within construction or General Contracting
• Strong knowledge of job costing, WIP and EAC/project forecasting
• Experience partnering with Project Managers and/or operational teams
• Previous people leadership or mentoring experience
• Strong financial reporting and month-end capabilities
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience working with accounting/ERP systems
• Strong understanding of ASPE/GAAP
• The confidence to challenge numbers, ask questions and communicate financial information to non-finance leaders

Who Could Be a Great Fit?
You may be:

• A Controller who enjoys staying close to the business and wants greater visibility and influence
• An Accounting or Finance Manager in construction who is ready to own the full finance function
• A highly experienced Senior Accountant already handling WIP, job costing and project reporting who is ready to step into leadership

What matters most is that you understand construction accounting beyond the month-end close and can use financial information to help operational leaders make better project decisions.Why Consider It?
This is an opportunity to step into a highly visible position where your work will directly influence project performance and the broader business.
You'll receive:

• Base salary up to $130,000
• 4 weeks of vacation
• Enhanced health and dental benefits
• Wellness benefits and Health Spending Account
• Cellphone allowance
• Hybrid work flexibility
• Direct exposure to executive and construction leadership
• An opportunity to shape and improve the finance function as the business evolves

Interested?If you're a construction accounting professional who has been waiting for the opportunity to move from supporting the finance function to owning it, we'd like to hear from you.
Apply today for a confidential conversation about the opportunity.
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This posting reflects an active vacancy. We use applicant tracking software and technology-assisted tools to support the screening and management of applications; all hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, due to application volume, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.