financial controller | commercial industrial construction.

Our client, a prominent leader in the commercial and industrial construction industry in Winnipeg, MB, is seeking a driven and strategic Controller to oversee financial operations during an exciting phase of growth and transformation.

Reporting directly to corporate finance with local operational alignment, this role is ideal for a proactive accounting professional ready to take ownership of the full accounting cycle, drive process improvements, and spearhead key change management initiatives across multi-department project operations.

Advantages
• Base salary ranging between $115,000 and $135,000 annually, depending on experience
• Full reimbursement for CPA maintenance and professional fees
• Comprehensive group benefits plan including life, disability, health, and dental
• Dedicated mentorship and hands-on onboarding support from leadership
• Opportunity for long-term internal advancement within a rapidly growing company

Responsibilities
• Manage the full accounting cycle, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll supervision
• Produce monthly and annual financial statements, management reports, and key performance indicators

• Implement, manage, and refine the percentage-of-completion Work in Progress project accounting framework
• Partner closely with project managers and department leaders to analyze project costs and variances
• Drive change management efforts to modernize internal processes and support ongoing software implementations
• Oversee internal controls, cash flow management, external audit coordination, and multi-jurisdictional tax compliance
• Supervise and mentor the local accounting support team

Qualifications
• CPA designation is required
• 6 to 10 years of progressive accounting experience with more recent leadership roles
• Strong expertise in Work in Progress and percentage-of-completion project accounting
• Prior experience in construction, trades, or project-based commercial services is strongly preferred
• Experience with financial software transitions or ERP implementations is an asset, with knowledge of Sage Intact or Sage HCM being a strong plus
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills with a proven ability to manage change effectively

Summary
Summary
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Or email me directly at: View email address on randstad.com

We thank all applicants for their interest in this exciting opportunity; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to View email address on randstad.com to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to View email address on randstad.com to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process. show more