Financial Controller

Our client is a well-established, award-winning construction firm, with active and upcoming projects across the South Western Ontario region. Known for a hands-on, quality-first approach to building and a strong reputation for after-sales service, they're a lean, close-knit organization where every team member has real visibility into the business - not a large corporate environment where you're several layers removed from decisions.They're looking for a Financial Controller to take ownership of accounting and financial operations across the company, reporting directly to the General Manager. This is a role for someone who wants to lead the finance function but also genuinely enjoys being in the details - from monthly close to construction loan draws to land purchase analysis.What Our Client Has to OfferDiscretionary annual bonusRRSP matching programCPA membership dues covered + continuing educationFully onsite role with direct exposure to ownership and senior leadershipGenuine scope to shape financial processes and controls, not just maintain themWhat You'll DoOwn day-to-day accounting operations, including AR, AP, GL, cost accounting, government remittances, inventory accounting, banking, revenue recognition, and payrollLead the annual budget process, financial forecasting, and variance analysisPrepare and publish monthly financial statementsProvide financial analysis and strategic counsel on land and lot purchase opportunitiesBuild pro-forma statements and cash flow analyses to support new business decisionsManage daily cash requirements and banking across multiple companies and project accountsPrepare monthly and long-term cash flow forecastsDevelop detailed construction project budgets and cash flowsCoordinate monthly construction loan funding with lawyers and lendersLiaise with cost consultants and prepare documentation supporting construction loan drawsDevelop, document, and communicate internal control policies and accounting proceduresManage government reporting requirements and tax filingsSupport month-end and year-end close processesResearch technical accounting issues to maintain complianceMentor and oversee one direct reportWhat You Bring5+ years of combined accounting and finance experience in constructionStrong full-cycle accounting knowledge, including budgeting and cost controlExperience with Sage accounting software is preferredExcellent organizational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlinesConfidence interacting with management, ownership, external partners, and staffTo be eligible for this role, you must be legally eligible to work in Canada.Please note that we use AI tools as part of our recruitment process to enhance efficiency and improve candidate experience.
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