Financial Controller - Construction

Original job posting

Manage the full accounting cycle for three companies, including month-end closing, revenue recording, and financial reporting. Coordinate with external accountants for year-end processes and collaborate with project managers to ensure accurate project costing.

Job details

We are looking for an experienced Financial Controller to take ownership of the accounting and financial functions for our group of companies. This is both a leadership and hands-on working role. The Controller will manage the accounting cycle directly while working closely with the Accounting and Payroll Administrator, Project Managers and company leadership. The role also works directly with our external accountants throughout the year-end process. We are looking for someone who enjoys taking ownership of the accounting function while remaining involved in the day-to-day details of the business. The right person will be proactive, organized and comfortable working closely with both operations and leadership. Key Responsibilities Manage month-end and working papers for three companies, including revenue, accruals, prepaids, fixed assets and intercompany transactions Prepare and post monthly revenue, ensuring revenue is accurately recorded across projects and companies Complete bank reconciliations, cash reporting, GST/PST requirements and annual T5018 reporting Work directly with external accountants on year-end reporting, working papers and adjustments Manage AR, including customer invoicing, collections and cash receipts Manage subcontractor invoicing and payments, including reconciliation of hours/piece-work, compliance documentation and accruals Reconcile Spectrum and Procore to ensure project costs and change values are accurate and resolve Agave integration errors Work with Project Managers on project financials and accounting requirements as needed Work with company leadership to improve financial controls, reporting and accounting processes Support field safety compliance and act as the office lead for the Joint Occupational Health & Safety Committee (JOHS) Qualifications Strong full-cycle accounting and month-end experience Solid understanding of accounting principles, financial controls and year-end preparation Strong Excel skills and excellent attention to detail Ability to work independently, investigate discrepancies and take ownership through resolution Construction accounting experience is strongly preferred Spectrum and Procore experience is strongly preferred CPA designation is an asset Compensation $80,000–$110,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications. Professional Development CPA professional dues reimbursed Up to $3,000 annually for approved professional development

What you’ll do

Manage the full accounting cycle for three companies, including month-end closing, revenue recording, and financial reporting. Coordinate with external accountants for year-end processes and collaborate with project managers to ensure accurate project costing.

Requirements

Requires strong full-cycle accounting experience and proficiency in Excel, with a strong preference for construction industry experience. Experience with Spectrum and Procore software is highly desired, and a CPA designation is considered an asset.

Benefits

• CPA Professional Dues Reimbursement • Professional Development Allowance

Listed skills

• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Accounts receivable · Preferred
• Revenue Recognition · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Full-cycle Accounting
• Month-end Closing
• Financial Controls
• Year-end Preparation
• Excel
• Construction Accounting
• Revenue Recognition
• Bank Reconciliation
• Accounts Receivable
• Subcontractor Management
• Financial Reporting
• Intercompany Transactions

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Construction
• Management & Leadership