Corporate Controller Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Corporate Controller to lead the organization's accounting operations and oversee the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of financial information. This position will work closely with the CFO and executive leadership team, providing financial reporting, analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and business insights to support strategic and operational decision-making.

The Controller will oversee the accounting function and provide leadership to the finance team, while maintaining strong financial controls, accounting policies, reporting procedures, and systems. The role will also be responsible for ensuring financial information is properly prepared across multiple business units and legal entities.

Key ResponsibilitiesAccounting & Financial Operations

- Oversee the organization's day-to-day accounting and financial operations.
- Lead the accounting function across accounts payable, accounts receivable, general accounting, job costing, and financial reporting.
- Ensure financial records and supporting schedules are accurate, complete, and maintained in accordance with established deadlines.
- Oversee the preparation of monthly and year-end financial information for individual business units and legal entities.
- Maintain reliable and timely financial data to support both corporate reporting and project-level analysis.
- Review accounting activities and ensure transactions are properly recorded and reconciled.
- Monitor the organization's accounting systems and identify opportunities for improvements, enhancements, and automation.
- Establish and maintain effective accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.

Project & Job Costing

- Oversee financial reporting and cost information related to individual projects.
- Lead regular reviews of project budgets, costs, forecasts, and actual performance.
- Work with operational teams to identify cost pressures, variances, and emerging financial risks.
- Ensure project financial information is accurate, timely, and useful for management decision-making.




- Analyze project performance and provide recommendations where financial results differ from expectations.

Financial Planning & Analysis

- Partner with FP&A; and senior leadership on the development of annual and quarterly budgets and forecasts.
- Analyze actual results against approved budgets and forecasts, identifying significant variances, trends, and potential risks.
- Provide management with clear financial analysis and recommendations to improve performance.
- Assist with the development and interpretation of financial models used for planning, forecasting, and financial control.
- Support executive leadership with financial information required for strategic planning and business decisions.
- Contribute to the development of financial forecasts and long-term financial plans.

Cash Management & Controls

- Oversee daily cash flow and treasury-related activities.
- Monitor cash requirements and support effective working capital management.
- Maintain and continuously improve financial controls and accounting processes.
- Ensure finance policies and procedures are consistently applied across the organization.
- Work collaboratively with operations, human resources, and other departments to promote compliance with financial policies and procedures.
- Identify control gaps and implement appropriate corrective actions.

Leadership & Team Management

- Lead, manage, and mentor the accounting team, providing direction, coaching, and performance support.
- Establish explicit priorities, responsibilities, and reporting expectations for accounting staff.
- Promote knowledge sharing and cross-training within the finance team.
- Review team processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and accountability.




- Foster a collaborative and service-oriented finance environment that supports the broader organization.

Audit, Tax & Compliance

- Serve as the primary finance contact for the organization's external audit.
- Coordinate the annual audit process, including preparation of schedules, documentation, and supporting information.
- Work with external auditors to address questions and resolve accounting or reporting matters.
- Support the preparation of federal and provincial income tax filings and related documentation.
- Ensure compliance with applicable federal and provincial commodity and sales tax requirements.
- Assist with other regulatory, statutory, and financial reporting requirements as needed.

Qualifications & Experience

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline.
- CPA designation is preferred.
- Progressive experience in accounting and financial management, ideally within a complex or multi-entity organization.
- Previous experience managing or leading an accounting team.
- Strong knowledge of full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
- Experience with project accounting and job costing is an asset.
- Strong understanding of internal controls, accounting policies, and financial processes.
- Experience coordinating external audits and supporting tax compliance activities.
- Strong knowledge of federal and provincial tax requirements.
- Advanced Excel and financial reporting skills.
- Experience working with ERP/accounting systems and implementing system or process improvements.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify financial trends, investigate variances, and develop practical recommendations.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work effectively with executive leadership, operations, project teams, and other internal stakeholders.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting strict financial reporting deadlines.

Pay: $150,000.00-$165,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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