Please Note: This opportunity is with a client of Forvis Mazars and is not a position with Forvis Mazars directly . Our Executive Search team is assisting a dynamic construction company in its next phase of growth and has been retained to identify exceptional accounting and finance talent for this confidential search.

Lead Finance for a Growing Canadian Operation
We're partnering with a highly respected international construction and industrial services organization to identify a Canadian Controller who is ready to make a significant impact.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced ambitious Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager looking to take the next step into a senior finance leadership role. Or, ideally an experienced Controller looking for growth and a change of pace with an international operation.

The position oversees the accounting and financial operations of the company's Canadian division while partnering closely with executive and operational leadership. The ideal candidate will bring robust Work-in-Progress (WIP), project accounting, job costing, or cost accounting experience and a desire to become a strategic business partner.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

Ownership of finance and accounting for Canadian operations

Ideal next step for a high-performing Assistant Controller or Accounting Manager

Significant exposure to executive and operational leadership

Opportunity to drive process improvements and financial strategy

Strong focus on project accounting, job costing, and operational performance

Stable,



well-established organization with international resources and backing

Platform for long-term career growth and advancement

What You'll Do

Lead and develop the Canadian accounting team

Manage month-end and year-end financial close processes

Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting

Drive project costing, job cost analysis, and profitability reporting

Manage Work-in-Progress (WIP) calculations and cost accounting activities

Strengthen internal controls and accounting processes

Coordinate audit and compliance requirements

Partner with operational leaders to improve financial performance and decision-making

What We're Looking For

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA designation or equivalent preferred

5+ years of progressive accounting experience

Experience in construction, manufacturing, engineering, industrial services, or other project-based environments

Strong background in WIP accounting, project accounting, cost accounting, or job costing

Proven ability to lead and develop accounting staff

Strong analytical, communication, and Excel skills

Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution

Ideal Background
This role is particularly well-suited for:

Experienced Controllers ready for more growth and team leadership

Construction accounting professionals with WIP expertise

Manufacturing accounting leaders with strong cost accounting experience

Project accounting professionals looking to move into business leadership

All candidate inquiries and discussions will be held in strict confidence.

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📌 Controller - Canadian Division (Quebec City)
🏢 Forvis Mazars US Executive Search Practice
📍 Quebec City