Director of Finance

Job summary

Oversee accounting operations, budgeting, financial reporting, cash flow forecasting, audits, project costing, equipment costing, and union and non-union payroll compliance. Advise business ownership on financial risks, tax planning, and capital allocation for fleet and equipment acquisitions while maintaining and optimizing the accounting ERP system.

Job details

📍 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan 🏗️ Industry: Heavy Construction Doddling is recruiting on behalf of one of our clients in the heavy construction industry, with an operational base in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Our client is seeking an experienced Director of Finance to oversee financial operations, project costing and payroll functions. This leadership role requires a hands-on professional who can maintain comprehensive financial oversight while leveraging Sage 100 Contractor or equivalent construction accounting software to optimize workflows and improve project profitability. Key Responsibilities Financial Oversight: Manage accounting operations, corporate budgeting, financial reporting, cash flow forecasting and annual audits. Project Cost Tracking: Monitor and analyze project-level costs, work-in-progress (WIP) reports, equipment costing and variances against estimates. Payroll & Compliance: Oversee union and non-union payroll processing, applicable certified payroll reporting and compliance with employment and labour laws. Accounting Systems: Maintain data integrity, optimize accounting systems and ensure accurate financial reporting within the ERP platform. Strategic Leadership: Advise business ownership on financial risks, tax planning strategies and capital allocation for fleet and equipment acquisitions. Qualifications Experience: 7–10 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership role within the construction or excavation industry. Software Expertise: Advanced proficiency in Sage 100 Contractor, Foundation, Viewpoint or comparable construction ERP software is required. Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field. Professional Designation: CPA or Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional (CCIFP) designation is preferred. Interested in This Opportunity? If you have strong financial leadership experience in the construction industry and are ready for your next career opportunity, we'd like to hear from you. 📩 To apply: Forward your resume to: support@doddling.com Doddling | Workforce, without the complexity. #Doddling #NowHiring #DirectorOfFinance #SaskatoonJobs #SaskatchewanJobs #ConstructionJobs #FinanceLeadership #Recruitment

What you’ll do

Oversee accounting operations, budgeting, financial reporting, cash flow forecasting, audits, project costing, equipment costing, and union and non-union payroll compliance. Advise business ownership on financial risks, tax planning, and capital allocation for fleet and equipment acquisitions while maintaining and optimizing the accounting ERP system.

Requirements

Requires 7–10 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership role in construction or excavation, a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, and advanced proficiency with construction accounting software such as Sage 100 Contractor, Foundation, or Viewpoint. A CPA or CCIFP designation is preferred.

Listed skills

• Financial Reporting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Financial Oversight
• Accounting Operations
• Corporate Budgeting
• Financial Reporting
• Cash Flow Forecasting
• Annual Audits
• Project Cost Tracking
• Work-In-Progress Reporting
• Equipment Costing
• Payroll Processing
• Certified Payroll Reporting
• Employment and Labour Law Compliance
• Construction Accounting Software
• ERP Data Integrity
• Tax Planning
• Capital Allocation

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Construction