Contract Finance Manager / Acting Controller

Job Title: Contract Finance Manager / Acting Controller – contract Temp to Perm

Location: Downtown Toronto, Ontario
Industry: Construction & Real Estate
Contract Length: 6 months (with potential extension)
Start Date: ASAP / Flexible

• 6 -month contract with the potential for extension
• Competitive hourly or daily rate (commensurate with experience).
• On-site work, based out of Downtown Toronto.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Controller to join our team on a 6-month contract. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting leadership, proven experience in the construction and real estate sectors, and the ability to oversee full-cycle financial management for a growing organization. This role is based in our Downtown Toronto office and requires hands-on involvement in operations, reporting, and process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management & Reporting

• Oversee full-cycle accounting, month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, management reports, cash-flow forecasts, and KPI dashboards.
• Ensure compliance with ASPE/IFRS and internal accounting policies.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.

Construction & Real Estate Accounting

• Oversee project accounting, job costing, WIP reporting, and project margin analysis.
• Review and monitor project budgets, billings, progress draws, holdbacks, and subcontractor payments.
• Manage accounting for property portfolios including leases, capital expenditures, depreciation, and property operating costs.

Leadership & Operations

• Supervise the accounting team; provide mentorship, coaching, and performance management.
• Manage external audits, tax filings, and banking relationships.
• Optimize accounting processes, internal controls, and financial systems.
• Support senior leadership with financial insights for decision-making.

  Key Responsibilities

  Financial Management & Reporting

  • Oversee full-cycle accounting, month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
  • Prepare and analyze financial statements, management reports, cash-flow forecasts, and KPI dashboards.
  • Ensure compliance with ASPE/IFRS and internal accounting policies.
  • Manage budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.

  Construction & Real Estate Accounting

  • Oversee project accounting, job costing, WIP reporting, and project margin analysis.
  • Review and monitor project budgets, billings, progress draws, holdbacks, and subcontractor payments.
  • Manage accounting for property portfolios including leases, capital expenditures, depreciation, and property operating costs.

  Leadership & Operations

  • Supervise the accounting team; provide mentorship, coaching, and performance management.
  • Manage external audits, tax filings, and banking relationships.
  • Optimize accounting processes, internal controls, and financial systems.
  • Support senior leadership with financial insights for decision-making.

  • Contract Details

    • 6-month contract with the potential for extension
    • Competitive hourly or daily rate (commensurate with experience).
    • 5 Days on-site work, based out of Downtown Toronto.
    • CPA designation required (CPA CA, CMA, or CGA).
    • 5–10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including Controller or Senior Manager roles.
    • Direct experience in construction (WIP, job costing) and real estate accounting.
    • Strong understanding of ASPE/IFRS, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
    • Proficiency with accounting/ERP systems , (Yardi a Must)
    • Advanced Excel skills; strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
    • Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

    • Contract Details

      • 6 -month contract with the potential for extension
      • Competitive hourly or daily rate (commensurate with experience).
      • On-site work, based out of Downtown Toronto.