Financial Controller

We are looking for an experienced
Financial Controller
to oversee the financial operations of two companies.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee job costing for excavation, site preparation, demolition, hauling, and residential and commercial site work projects, ensuring labour, equipment, materials, and subcontractor costs are captured accurately.
Prepare monthly work-in-progress (WIP) schedules and project profitability reports, working with project managers on budgets and cost-to-complete forecasts.
Support the public tender and bid process with cost analysis, equipment rates, and overhead allocations.
Manage holdbacks receivable and payable, performance and labour bonds, and the financial reporting needed to maintain bonding capacity.
Oversee the financial management of a large fleet of heavy equipment, trucks, and trailers, including equipment loans, capital leases, and lease-versus-buy analysis.
Maintain the fixed asset register and capital cost allowance and amortization schedules, and track equipment purchases and disposals.
Develop and monitor internal equipment costing and charge-out rates, including fuel, repairs, maintenance, and parts.
Account for aggregate pit operations, including inventory of gravel, shale, and fill, product sales, and depletion.
Track the profitability of distinct revenue streams, such as site work, tenders, small jobs, material sales, and seasonal snow removal.
Track costs and margins on new home builds, including land, lot development, construction draws, and home sale closings.
Company-Wide Finance & Accounting
Lead month-end and year-end close for both companies and produce accurate, timely financial statements.
Prepare budgets, forecasts, and rolling cash flow projections, with close attention to debt servicing on equipment and property financing.
Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, collections, payroll, and corporate credit card reconciliations.
Ensure timely and accurate HST filings, payroll source deductions, WCB, and corporate tax compliance.
Work with external accountants on year-end financial statements and corporate tax returns.
Qualifications
Professional accounting designation (CPA or equivalent) preferred.
5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a controller or senior finance role.
Construction industry experience strongly preferred;
residential home building or development experience is a significant asset.
Solid understanding of job costing, WIP reporting, construction contracts, and holdbacks.
Experience managing finances for multiple entities and handling intercompany accounting.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
Tagged as: 10010
Languages:
English
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