Controller - C$120,000 - C$130,000 A Year

About the Company
Our client is a construction management provider. They are looking for a Controller to join their team!Why Work Here
Hybrid work arrangement with flexible cultureGood work life balanceBe a key player/ head of accounting in a values-driven companyCompetitive compensation package inclusive of discretionary annual bonusAbout the Opportunity
Lead monthly and quarterly financial close, ensuring timely reporting of P&L, balance sheet, WIP, and cash flow statements.Oversee all project cost accounting activities, including budgeting, progress billings, holdbacks, and change orders.Drive accuracy and accountability in Estimate at Completion (EAC) forecasting and Work-in-Progress (WIP) reviews.Partner with operations to strengthen forecasting, margin tracking, and decision‑making.Oversee AR/AP, payroll, and cash management with strong internal controls and process discipline.Lead annual budgeting and rolling forecasts, connecting backlog and bid pipeline to financial planning.Own and optimize our ERP system (Jonas Premier) — standardize data, automate reporting, and develop dashboards for actionable insights.Coach and mentor the finance team, ensuring collaboration, development, and clarity in goals and performance.Represent Finance in the EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) — ensuring scorecards, Rocks, and Issues Lists drive meaningful results.About You
CPA (CA/CGA/CMA preferred;
7–10+ years in construction or general contracting, with strong experience in job costing, WIP, and revenue recognition)Advanced Excel (Power Query/Pivot) and ERP proficiency (Jonas Premier experience is an asset)Deep understanding of ASPE/GAAP, progress billing, change management, subcontractor compliance, and bonding/insurance requirementsAnalytical, collaborative, and hands‑on leader with a high sense of ownership, integrity, and calm under pressureA mentor and process‑builder who enjoys improving systems, partnering with operations, and strengthening the financial backbone of the business.Salary Range
$120,000 – $130,000 / yearAdditional Compensation & Benefits
Potential for discretionary bonusesMedical, dental, and vision benefits401(k) retirement planRecruiter Information
This position for employment is for a current vacancy with Vaco/Highspring’s client. You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.Equal Opportunity Employer
Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign‑born residents, and veterans to apply.Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact View email address on ca.hrm.tc .Additional Information
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present you as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
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