At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future. Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive excellent total rewards along the way. About Us Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee‑owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges. We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high‑rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more. Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.



Position Summary The Financial Controller is responsible for overseeing the day‑to‑day accounting operations of the division and ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting. This role provides leadership for financial controls, accounting processes, project accounting support, cash management, and compliance activities within a project‑based engineering consulting environment. The Financial Controller works closely with operational leaders, project managers, and corporate finance teams to support business performance, maintain strong internal controls, and provide financial insights that support strategic decision‑making. This role will work closely with the Managing Principal of MEP Operations to provide meaningful information about financial performance. Key Responsibilities Project Accounting & Revenue Recognition Lead project accounting activities across engineering and consulting projects. Ensure accurate project setup, budgeting, billing, and closeout processes. Verify compliance with project‑based revenue recognition standards and company policies. Perform detailed reviews of project accruals, unbilled revenue, work‑in‑progress (WIP), and deferred revenue balances. Examine project fees, profitability, backlog and pipeline data to validate accuracy. Partner with project managers to improve project financial performance and billing efficiency. Financial Reporting & Month‑End Close Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes. Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial statements and management reports. Review and approve journal entries,

📌 Financial Controller (Toronto)
🏢 Salas O’Brien
📍 Toronto