Controller; CPA

Job Title: Controller (CPA) – 6- 12 Month Contract

Location: Downtown Toronto, Ontario

Industry: Construction & Real Estate

Contract Length: 6 months (potential extension)

Start Date: ASAP / Flexible

• 6-month contract with potential for extension
• Competitive hourly or daily rate (commensurate with experience).
• On-site work, based in Downtown Toronto (5 days).

We are seeking an experienced Controller (CPA) to join our team on a 6-month contract. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting leadership, proven experience in the construction and real estate sectors, and the ability to oversee full-cycle financial management for a growing organization. This role is based in our Downtown Toronto office and requires hands‑on involvement in operations, reporting, and process improvement.

• Financial Management & Reporting

  • Oversee full‑cycle accounting, month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close processes.
  • Prepare and analyze financial statements, management reports, cash‑flow forecasts, and KPI dashboards.
  • Ensure compliance with ASPE/IFRS and internal accounting policies.
  • Manage budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.

• Construction & Real Estate Accounting

  • Oversee project accounting, job costing, WIP reporting, and project margin analysis.
  • Review and monitor project budgets, billings, progress draws, holdbacks, and subcontractor payments.
  • Manage accounting for property portfolios including leases, capital expenditures, depreciation, and property operating costs.

• Leadership & Operations

  • Supervise the accounting team; provide mentorship, coaching, and performance management.
  • Manage external audits, tax filings, and banking relationships.
  • Optimize accounting processes, internal controls, and financial systems.
  • Support senior leadership with financial insights for decision‑making.

• 6‑month contract with potential for extension
• Competitive hourly or daily rate (commensurate with experience).
• 5 days on‑site work, based out of Downtown Toronto
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• CPA designation required (CPA CA, CMA, or CGA).
• 5–10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including Controller or Senior Manager roles.
• Direct experience in construction (WIP, job costing) and real‑estate accounting.
• Strong understanding of ASPE/IFRS, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Proficiency with accounting/ERP systems;
  Yardi a must.
• Advanced Excel skills; strong analytical and problem‑solving ability.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.

• CPA designation (CPA CA, CMA, or CGA).
• 5–10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including Controller or Senior Manager roles.
• Experience in construction (WIP, job costing) and real‑estate accounting.
• Strong understanding of ASPE/IFRS, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Proficiency with accounting/ERP systems;
  Yardi a must.
• Advanced Excel skills; strong analytical and problem‑solving ability.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.