Financial Controller – Construction
Location: Mississauga, ON
Work Model: Hybrid
Salary: Up to $130,000
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Ready to Own the Finance Function?
Are you a CPA working in construction accounting who is ready for more ownership?
Perhaps you’re already a Controller looking for a hands‑on role where you can have a greater impact, or you’re an experienced Accounting Manager, Finance Manager or Senior Accountant who has built strong construction accounting expertise and is ready to take the next step.
Our client, an established General Contractor in Mississauga , is looking for a Financial Controller to lead its accounting function and become a key financial partner to its construction and executive teams.
This isn’t a role where you’ll be buried several layers deep in a large finance department.
You’ll have visibility, autonomy and direct exposure to senior leadership while working closely with Project Managers, Estimators and construction leaders to understand what’s happening across projects — and what the numbers are telling the business.
What You’ll Own
As Controller, you’ll take responsibility for the company’s day‑to‑day financial operations and project accounting, including:
Leading monthly and quarterly financial reporting and close
Managing budgeting, forecasting and cash flow
Overseeing job costing, WIP reporting and EAC/cost‑to‑complete forecasting
Reviewing project performance, margins and profitability
Partnering with Project Managers and Estimators to improve financial visibility across projects
Identifying cost variances and potential margin erosion
Overseeing AP, AR, payroll and general accounting
Supporting and developing the Project Accountant
Maintaining solid financial controls and reporting processes
Ensuring compliance with ASPE/GAAP
Identifying opportunities to improve financial systems, processes and reporting
Providing financial insight to senior leadership to support business decisions
What We’re Looking For
You don’t necessarily need to already have Controller on your résumé.
We’re interested in experienced construction accounting professionals who have the technical foundation and leadership ability to take ownership of the function.
What You Should Bring:
CPA designation
6+ years of progressive accounting experience
Accounting experience within construction or General Contracting
Strong knowledge of job costing, WIP and EAC/project forecasting
Experience partnering with Project Managers and/or operational teams
Previous people leadership or mentoring experience
Strong financial reporting and month‑end capabilities
Advanced Excel skills
Experience working with accounting/ERP systems
Strong understanding of ASPE/GAAP
The confidence to challenge numbers, ask questions and communicate financial information to non‑finance leaders
Who Could Be a Great Fit?
You may be:
A Controller who enjoys staying close to the business and wants greater visibility and influence
An Accounting or Finance Manager in construction who is ready to own the full finance function
A highly experienced Senior Accountant already handling WIP, job costing and project reporting who is ready to step into leadership
What matters most is that you understand construction accounting beyond the month-end close and can use financial information to help operational leaders make better project decisions.
Why Consider It?
This is an opportunity to step into a highly visible position where your work will directly influence project performance and the broader business.
You’ll Receive:
Base salary up to $130,000
4 weeks of vacation
Enhanced health and dental benefits
Wellness benefits and Health Spending Account
Cellphone allowance
Hybrid work flexibility
Direct exposure to executive and construction leadership
An opportunity to shape and improve the finance function as the business evolves