Controller - Construction
Top Benefits
About the role
Our client is a reputable, long-standing Canadian firm operating in the ICI environment with a track record spanning more than three decades. Known for delivering complex projects with discipline and integrity, they have established themselves as a trusted name in their sector. As the business continues to grow, they are investing in their finance function and looking for a Controller who can lead with both technical precision and strategic partnership. This is a high-visibility role with direct access to senior leadership, offering the right candidate a genuine opportunity to shape financial operations, develop a team, and influence business outcomes at the project and organizational level.
What our client has to offer
Compensation ranging from $120,000 - $130,000 Annual bonus Comprehensive health, dental, and wellness coverage including a Health Spending Account Hybrid schedule with flexibility built in A collaborative leadership culture where finance has a real seat at the table
Responsibilities
Own the full financial reporting cycle - monthly and quarterly close, P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, and project-level work in progress Ensure project financials are accurate and current, including cost tracking, billing milestones, holdbacks, and scope changes Maintain disciplined forecasting practices at both the project and organizational level, keeping leadership informed and ahead of risk Serve as a true business partner to operational leaders - translating financial data into decisions that protect margin and drive profitability Oversee transactional finance functions including payables, receivables, payroll, and cash management within a strong internal control environment Connect the forward-looking pipeline - bids, backlog, and new awards - to the annual budget and rolling forecast process Take ownership of the ERP environment, driving standardization, automation, and meaningful reporting across the platform Build and develop the finance team through clear expectations, regular feedback, and a culture of accountability and growth Contribute to leadership operating rhythms by ensuring financial scorecards and performance metrics reflect what the business actually needs to track
Qualifications
CPA designation required 5+ years of progressive finance experience in a project-based or contract-driven industry Strong technical foundation in job costing, percentage of completion accounting, and revenue recognition Familiarity with progress billing structures, subcontractor management, and compliance requirements typical of long-cycle project environments Advanced Excel capability and hands-on ERP experience; ability to optimize systems and build reporting infrastructure from the ground up
This posting is for an open vacancy currently available within our client's organization. Interested and qualified candidates please apply today. We would like to thank all applicants however only those under consideration will be contacted.
To be eligible for this role, you must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
Please note that we use AI tools as part of our recruitment process to enhance efficiency and improve candidate experience.
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About Elby Professional Recruitment
Elby is a full service, contingency and retainer based recruiting firm specializing in the placement of professionals across a variety of disciplines including Accounting & Finance, Sales & Marketing, Administration, IT, Financial Services and Manufacturing & Production, Engineering & Skilled Trades. We are a tenured group of career minded recruiters with several years of experience working, managing and recruiting within the various verticals we service. Our team has the experience necessary to consistently deliver the highest level of results and customer service for our partner clients and candidates.
With offices in Burlington, Kitchener and Mississauga, our mission is to deliver a superior level of results and exceptional customer experience to all candidates and clients we have the privilege of working with. Each member of elby shares a passion for our business and believes that a positive work environment, mutual respect and an entrepreneurial setting allows them to achieve personal success. For all of us, the cornerstone of that success is consistently delivering a superior level of service to our clients and candidates.
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Controller - Construction
Top Benefits
About the role
Our client is a reputable, long-standing Canadian firm operating in the ICI environment with a track record spanning more than three decades. Known for delivering complex projects with discipline and integrity, they have established themselves as a trusted name in their sector. As the business continues to grow, they are investing in their finance function and looking for a Controller who can lead with both technical precision and strategic partnership. This is a high-visibility role with direct access to senior leadership, offering the right candidate a genuine opportunity to shape financial operations, develop a team, and influence business outcomes at the project and organizational level.
What our client has to offer
Compensation ranging from $120,000 - $130,000 Annual bonus Comprehensive health, dental, and wellness coverage including a Health Spending Account Hybrid schedule with flexibility built in A collaborative leadership culture where finance has a real seat at the table
Responsibilities
Own the full financial reporting cycle - monthly and quarterly close, P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, and project-level work in progress Ensure project financials are accurate and current, including cost tracking, billing milestones, holdbacks, and scope changes Maintain disciplined forecasting practices at both the project and organizational level, keeping leadership informed and ahead of risk Serve as a true business partner to operational leaders - translating financial data into decisions that protect margin and drive profitability Oversee transactional finance functions including payables, receivables, payroll, and cash management within a strong internal control environment Connect the forward-looking pipeline - bids, backlog, and new awards - to the annual budget and rolling forecast process Take ownership of the ERP environment, driving standardization, automation, and meaningful reporting across the platform Build and develop the finance team through clear expectations, regular feedback, and a culture of accountability and growth Contribute to leadership operating rhythms by ensuring financial scorecards and performance metrics reflect what the business actually needs to track
Qualifications
CPA designation required 5+ years of progressive finance experience in a project-based or contract-driven industry Strong technical foundation in job costing, percentage of completion accounting, and revenue recognition Familiarity with progress billing structures, subcontractor management, and compliance requirements typical of long-cycle project environments Advanced Excel capability and hands-on ERP experience; ability to optimize systems and build reporting infrastructure from the ground up
This posting is for an open vacancy currently available within our client's organization. Interested and qualified candidates please apply today. We would like to thank all applicants however only those under consideration will be contacted.
To be eligible for this role, you must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
Please note that we use AI tools as part of our recruitment process to enhance efficiency and improve candidate experience.
#ACC1
Not the right fit? Search for Controller jobs in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
About Elby Professional Recruitment
Elby is a full service, contingency and retainer based recruiting firm specializing in the placement of professionals across a variety of disciplines including Accounting & Finance, Sales & Marketing, Administration, IT, Financial Services and Manufacturing & Production, Engineering & Skilled Trades. We are a tenured group of career minded recruiters with several years of experience working, managing and recruiting within the various verticals we service. Our team has the experience necessary to consistently deliver the highest level of results and customer service for our partner clients and candidates.
With offices in Burlington, Kitchener and Mississauga, our mission is to deliver a superior level of results and exceptional customer experience to all candidates and clients we have the privilege of working with. Each member of elby shares a passion for our business and believes that a positive work environment, mutual respect and an entrepreneurial setting allows them to achieve personal success. For all of us, the cornerstone of that success is consistently delivering a superior level of service to our clients and candidates.