Controller

Ottawa, ON
On-site
Posted Sep 24, 2026
1 position

$140,000–$190,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Lead · 10+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level

Job summary

The Controller is responsible for the financial management, reporting, and controls of the organization, including leadership oversight of Finance, Human Resources, and Payroll. This role involves managing project accounting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and driving continuous improvement of financial systems.

Job details

Do you thrive in a workplace that feels like family? Our well-established client is seeking a Controller to join their dynamic team. The Controller is responsible for the financial management, reporting, and controls of the organization, with leadership oversight of Finance, Human Resources, and Payroll. This hands-on role leads project accounting, financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, cash management, compliance, and financial controls, while providing financial analysis and insight to support business and operational decision-making. The ideal candidate is professional and diplomatic, with the flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities and an innovative mindset. They are an excellent communicator, organized and deadline-driven, with a natural curiosity and a low-ego, collaborative approach. Reporting to ownership, the main responsibilities include: Leads financial close, reporting, and construction/project accounting, including WIP schedules, revenue recognition, and project profitability Owns budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to support operational and strategic decision-making Manages cash flow, banking relationships, credit facilities, bonding/surety, audits, and tax compliance Provides leadership oversight of Finance, HR, and Payroll functions, including staff development and succession planning Drives continuous improvement of financial systems, ERP/job-cost reporting, and process automation For 50 years, this organization has built a strong reputation across Ottawa, and it shows in its low turnover. If you're looking for a workplace where your contributions are genuinely valued and rewarded, this is it. Apply today! Qualifications: The main qualifications for this role include: CPA designation Minimum 7+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, preferably including construction industry experience Hands-on experience with construction WIP schedules and month-end close/reporting Strong background in job costing, project accounting, and revenue recognition Prior experience managing accounting staff Payroll oversight experience Banking, bonding, multi-company operations, and process improvement experience is an asset How You Will Be Rewarded: $140,000 - $190,000 annual salary range Variable bonus Health and dental benefits after 3 months 4 weeks’ vacation + wellness days RRSP match up to 3%, after 3 months Location: Ottawa – Full-time in the office Internal Job ID#: 5054 Recruiter Name: Tracey Windsor

What you’ll do

Requirements

The ideal candidate must hold a CPA designation and possess at least 7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience. Strong background in construction industry accounting, job costing, and revenue recognition is required.