About the Company
Our client provides mechanical contractor offering services to residential and commercial clients. They are looking for a Controller who will be responsible for the full cycle accounting including the month‑end close, preparation of external and internal financial reporting, job costing and project reporting, forecast model builds, statutory and tax compliance, and the operational accounting processes that support segmented P&Ls; and project accounting across HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and refrigeration. The Controller leads the day‑to‑day finance team and is the principal point of accountability for accurate, timely, audit‑ready financial records.

Why Work Here

Opportunity to gain valuable experience in an industry leading Private Equity firm.

Work closely with PE owners to help scale a business through M&A; and integrations

Build a world class finance team/function

Excellent total compensation package

About the Opportunity
Accounting Operations & Month‑End Close

Own the full month‑end close process end‑to‑end, delivering accurate, on‑time results to the CFO

Manage all general ledger activity, journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and intercompany entries

Produce the internal and external monthly reporting package including budget versus actual variance results analysis and supporting schedules alongside the CFO

Maintain a clean, well‑documented chart of accounts aligned with segmented P&L; and job costing requirements

Controls, Compliance & Audit

Design, implement, and maintain internal controls over financial reporting, in line with the control framework established with the CFO

Own compliance with Canadian indirect tax obligations (GST/PST/HST), payroll remittances,



and corporate tax filings in coordination with external advisors

Assist in bank covenant compliance reporting alongside the CFO

Lead year‑end audit engagement, including preparation of working papers and direct liaison with external accountants

Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards (ASPE)

Project Accounting & Job Costing

Track actual project costs against initial quotes; build processes to flag variances early and elevate as required

Maintain accurate WIP, revenue recognition, and project margin reporting, in conjunction with the operations team

Own inventory accounting from raw materials through WIP to finished goods consumed on jobs, including counts

AR, AP, Payroll & Cash

Oversee accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll functions; ensure timely, accurate processing and strong supporting controls

Manage collections discipline and AR aging in coordination with operations

Support weekly cash management and provide reliable inputs into the cash flow forecast owned by the CFO

Financial Planning and Analysis

Support the annual budgeting process, including the model build‑out

Support the weekly 13‑week rolling cash forecasting cycle, including updating weekly actuals, and build‑out of forecast assumptions





Assist in providing detailed analysis on budget versus actual financial variances at the project, department, and consolidated financial statement levels

Acquisition Integration

Assist with the integration of acquired companies, including implementation of the company’s processes and systems within the acquired entity or integrating the existing personnel, processes and systems into their financial reporting setting

Team Leadership

Lead, develop, and hold accountable the day‑to‑day finance team (AR, AP, payroll, staff accounting)

Set clear expectations, review work, and build a culture of accuracy, ownership, and continuous improvement

Act as the operational deputy to the CFO on the finance function

Systems & Process Improvement

Drive process improvement and automation across the ERP, billing, payroll, project management stack, and finance controls and processes overall

Support integration of finance processes and reporting standards following any future acquisitions

Partner with operations to ensure transactional data captured in the field flows cleanly into the financial records

About You

8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 2+ years in a Controller or Assistant Controller role

CPA designation required

Public accounting background (Big 4 or national firm) preferred

Experience in trades, construction, field services, or other project‑based businesses strongly preferred

Demonstrated ownership of a full month‑end close and external audit process

Hands‑on experience with job costing, WIP accounting, and inventory in a multi‑segment operating business

Background in private‑equity‑backed or multi‑entity environments an asset

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📌 Controller (British Columbia)
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