Key Responsibilities
Norpac is looking for a Controller to ensure that we have accurate financial information, strong controls, accurate project costs, project and overhead forecasts, and realtime and live information on financial positioning. As the organization delivers projects that vary in scope, location, and delivery conditions, the Controller plays a critical role in ensuring that financial planning, reporting, and controls are aligned with operational realities. The role supports executive leadership by bringing clarity to financial performance, cash flow, and risk exposure across the business. This position is well suited to a construction finance leader who understands project-based environments and is comfortable operating within an execution-focused organization. The Controller will contribute to strategic planning while maintaining robust financial discipline and oversight. The Controller is responsible for the overall financial management of the company, including accounting, reporting, compliance, budgeting, and internal controls. This role plays a critical leadership function, partnering closely with executive management, project managers, and operations teams to ensure financial performance, profitability, and regulatory compliance across all projects.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee all accounting operations including AR, AP, payroll, job costing, and general ledger

Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with ASPE/IFRS

Manage cash flow, forecasting, and working capital

Lead month-end and year-end close processes

Financial Management

Oversee all accounting operations including AR, AP, payroll, job costing, and general ledger

Prepare monthly, quarterly,



and annual financial statements in accordance with ASPE/IFRS

Manage cash flow, forecasting, and working capital

Lead month-end and year-end close processes

Construction-Specific Duties

Manage job cost accounting and WIP (Work in Progress) reporting

Review project budgets, cost-to-complete, and variance analysis

Monitor holdbacks, progress billings, and change orders

Ensure compliance with lien legislation and construction contracts

Financial Control & Accounting

Full responsibility for general ledger, AP, AR, payroll, and banking

Ownership of month-end and year-end close processes

Preparation of financial statements under ASPE/IFRS

Maintain chart of accounts and accounting policies

Ensure accurate revenue recognition and expense matching

Project & Job Cost Management

Oversee job cost accounting for all active projects

Maintain WIP (Work in Progress) and percentage-of-completion reporting

Track labour, materials, subcontractors, equipment, and overhead

Review project budgets vs actuals and identify variances

Monitor change orders, progress billings, holdbacks, and claims

Partner with project managers on financial performance

Cash Flow & Working Capital

Prepare weekly and monthly cash flow forecasts

Manage collections, payables, and vendor relationships





Oversee credit facilities and banking requirements

Support bonding and surety reporting

Optimize working capital and liquidity

Compliance & Regulatory

Ensure compliance with CRA requirements:

GST/HST filings

Payroll remittances

T4/T5 slips

Corporate tax support

Ensure compliance with provincial lien acts and contract terms

Coordinate external audits and tax engagements

Maintain internal controls and financial risk management

Budgeting & Forecasting

Lead annual budget process

Prepare rolling forecasts and cost-to-complete reports

Support strategic planning and financial modeling

Provide financial insights for growth decisions

Leadership & Systems

Manage and develop accounting staff

Implement and improve financial systems (Viewpoint, Jonas, Sage, etc.)

Drive process automation and efficiency

Ensure data integrity and reporting accuracy

Requirements

CPA designation (CPA Canada) - strongly preferred

5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including construction industry

Strong knowledge of job costing and project accounting

Proficiency with accounting systems (e.g., Viewpoint, Sage 300, QuickBooks, Jonas)

Advanced Excel skills

Preferred

Experience in mid-sized construction or contracting firms

Knowledge of bonding, surety requirements, and lender reporting

Experience with union payroll and multi-province operations

Benefits

Comprehensive extended health benefits, including life insurance and long-term disability coverage

Paid parental leave

Based in Kamloops, BC, with flexibility for travel to project sites as required

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📌 Controller (NORPAC Construction) (British Columbia)
🏢 Highbridge Human Capital
📍 British Columbia