Please Note: This opportunity is with a client of Forvis Mazars and is not a position with Forvis Mazars directly. Our Executive Search team is assisting a dynamic construction company in its next phase of growth and has been retained to identify exceptional accounting and finance talent for this confidential search.Lead Finance for a Growing Canadian OperationWe're partnering with a highly respected international construction and industrial services organization to identify a Canadian Controller who is ready to make a significant impact.This is an outstanding prospect for an experienced ambitious Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager looking to take the next step into a senior finance leadership role. Or, ideally an experienced Controller looking for growth and a change of pace with an international operation.The position oversees the accounting and financial operations of the company's Canadian division while partnering closely with executive and operational leadership. The ideal candidate will bring strong Work-in-Progress (WIP), project accounting, job costing, or cost accounting experience and a desire to become a strategic business partner.Why This Opportunity Stands OutOwnership of finance and accounting for Canadian operationsIdeal next step for a high-performing Assistant Controller or Accounting ManagerSignificant exposure to executive and operational leadershipOpportunity to drive process improvements and financial strategyStrong focus on project accounting, job costing, and operational performanceStable,



well-established organization with international resources and backingPlatform for long-term career growth and advancementWhat You'll DoLead and develop the Canadian accounting teamManage month-end and year-end financial close processesOversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial reportingDrive project costing, job cost analysis, and profitability reportingManage Work-in-Progress (WIP) calculations and cost accounting activitiesStrengthen internal controls and accounting processesCoordinate audit and compliance requirementsPartner with operational leaders to improve financial performance and decision-makingWhat We're Looking ForBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related fieldCPA designation or equivalent preferred5+ years of progressive accounting experienceExperience in construction, manufacturing, engineering, industrial services, or other project-based environmentsStrong background in WIP accounting, project accounting, cost accounting, or job costingProven ability to lead and develop accounting staffStrong analytical, communication, and Excel skillsAbility to balance strategic thinking with hands-on executionIdeal BackgroundThis role is particularly well-suited for:Experienced Controllers ready for more growth and team leadershipConstruction accounting professionals with WIP expertiseManufacturing accounting leaders with strong cost accounting experienceProject accounting professionals looking to move into business leadershipAll candidate inquiries and discussions will be held in strict confidence. #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Controller - Canadian Division (Riviere-des-Prairies—Pointe-aux-Trembles)
🏢 Forvis Mazars US Executive Search Practice
📍 Riviere-des-Prairies—Pointe-aux-Trembles