Financial Controller

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a well-established and growing company in the construction industry, for a Controller to join their leadership team based in Vaughan, Ontario. This role is full-time on-site.

This role is hands‑on and operational, with direct responsibility for Accounts Payable, day‑to‑day accounting, and financial controls, while partnering closely with the Group Controller to ensure accurate reporting, compliance, and scalable processes. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong accounting leader who thrives in a construction / project‑based environment and enjoys building structure across growing entities.

Key Responsibilities include:

Accounting & Financial Operations

Oversee full‑cycle accounting for the company and assigned portfolio companies

Manage monthly, quarterly, and year‑end close processes

Ensure accuracy of general ledger, journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations

Maintain strong internal controls and accounting procedure

Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis

Lead the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts.

Partner with operational leaders to monitor project performance, job costing, and profitability.

Deliver timely, data‑driven financial insights to support executive decision‑making.

Accounts Payable & Transactional Oversight

Lead and supervise Accounts Payable activities across entities

Ensure timely processing of vendor invoices, payments, and expense reports

Monitor cash disbursements and support cash flow planning

Resolve AP discrepancies and vendor inquiries

Reporting & Compliance

Prepare and review monthly financial statements and supporting schedules

Support budgeting and forecasting processes in collaboration with the Group Controller

Ensure compliance with provincial and federal tax requirements (HST/GST, payroll, etc.)

Act as a key business partner to operations and project teams

Provide guidance and oversight to junior accounting staff

Escalate risks, issues, and insights proactively to the Group Controller

Qualifications

CPA designation (CA, CMA, or CGA) preferred.

Minimum 8–10 years of progressive accounting/finance leadership experience.

Experience in the construction, infrastructure, or engineering sectors strongly preferred.

Proven ability to manage multi‑entity consolidations and complex financial structures.

Hands‑on experience with mergers and acquisitions (due diligence and integration).

Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills.

Proficiency with ERP systems; experience with construction accounting software.

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