Business Line Controller

Egis is a leading global architectural, consulting, construction engineering, operations and mobility services firm with over 20,000 employees globally. We operate across more than 70 countries, deploying expertise to develop and deliver cutting‑edge innovations and solutions for clients. Across Canada and the United States, more than 2,100 professionals are driving our strategic growth and delivering innovative, sustainable solutions for clients.

The Business Line Controller is a key member of the leadership team and the principal financial steward for the business line. Acting as a strategic advisor to Operations and Executive Management, this role ensures the reliability of financial reporting while delivering forward‑looking analysis that shapes business priorities and accelerates performance.

Beyond financial leadership, the Business Line Controller develops talent, champions operational excellence, and drives continuous improvement initiatives across the business. This position requires a combination of strategic insight, advanced financial competency, and strong leadership presence in a professional services setting.

• Proactively partner with Operations Leaders to manage the business through KPI trending and analysis, opportunity assessment and risk identification and mitigation, backlog strength and working capital management.
• Administer the annual budget cycle and the in‑year forecast cycles with the Operations Leaders.
• Educate Operational partners on Percentage of Completion (POC) methodology, Margin Retention, and delivering As‑Sold expectations.
• Manage variation order logs to quantify impact on margin erosion and recovery opportunities.
• Review and assess Accounts Receivable and Work in Progress balances for timely invoicing and collection, highlighting risks to business leaders.
• Monitor the income statement to ensure transactions are correct and balances are accurate.
• Review key accounts on the Balance Sheet, confirm alignment with subledgers, and prepare working paper reconciliations as needed.
• Actively participate in internal and external audits, providing supporting documentation.
• Manage, support, and develop a team of Project Accountants to deliver accurate project financial information and ensure adherence to financial controls.
• Administer the performance review cycle for direct reports and provide regular feedback on performance for career growth and continuous improvement.
• Analyze data and communicate findings effectively.
• Assist and review the financial build‑up of bids, challenging the Bid team as needed.

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, or relevant education.
• CPA or other relevant professional designation.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant project financial management experience, with 5 years in a supervisory capacity.
• Solid understanding of construction contracts and delivery models, including IPD, alliances, and joint ventures.
• Experience with Oracle is an asset.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral; customer service oriented and a team player.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem‑solving skills.
• Hands‑on, accountable, and comfortable “owning” the numbers.

Joining Egis is an opportunity to make a valuable, positive impact on the world while growing and developing as a person. Our culture is very collaborative, and we care about people and our impact. We take great pride in being responsible for our clients, each other, and the planet and its people. You’ll work and innovate in an environment where high standards and personal consideration go hand in hand.

You’ll be part of projects renowned for technical excellence, ambition, and sustainability.

A Responsible Company – We care about people and our impact; we act responsibly wherever we work and whatever we do.

A People‑First Company – This is an environment of mutual respect where every team member matters, no matter who they are.

A Creative Company – Creativity is in our DNA. It fuels how we tackle the major challenges of our time.

Egis Canada is an equal‑opportunity employer offering a competitive salary and benefits to those with…