Financial Controller / Accounting & HR Manager

A stable company. A manageable team. A meaningful leadership role.

EMPLOYMENT
Full-Time, Permanent

SCHEDULE
7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. or 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

START
January 2027 flexible to earlier starting time to fill a retirement position Feb 2027.

LOCATION
On-Site, Ottawa

Build the Next Chapter With Us

Centennial Glass will celebrate its 60th anniversary in 2027. We are a privately owned, self-funded Canadian company with fewer than 28 employees, an excellent credit history and a solid financial foundation. We are seeking an experienced, hands-on financial leader who values stability, predictable hours and the opportunity to help an established business continue to grow profitably.

You will report directly and solely to the President/Owner. You will collaborate with our Vice-President, managers and employees, but you will not report to multiple departments. Our sales and customer-service team has eight employees, including the Vice-President, and the accounting function is supported by a part-time accounts-payable employee three days per week.

I'm looking for someone who's mature, reliable, has construction billing experience, and is open to using AI Technology, improving systems.

This is a practical leadership position: maintain reliable day-to-day accounting, ensure continuity for employees and help take our software, reporting and profitability management to the next level.

What You Will Lead

· Full-cycle accounting, general ledger, reconciliations, accounts receivable and accounts payable.

· Payroll processing, employee benefits, vacation pay, taxable benefits and Records of Employment.

· Commercial, residential, progress and subcontractor billing, including deposits, change orders, statutory holdbacks and collections.

· Job costing, work in progress, labour and material costs, project margins and profitability reporting.

· CRA payroll source deductions, CPP, EI, income-tax remittances, T4s, T4As and T5018s.

· HST returns,



WSIB premiums and reconciliations, subcontractor clearances and Ontario Employer Health Tax requirements where applicable.

· Monthly financial statements, budgets, forecasts, cash-flow projections and management reports for the Owner.

· Year-end working papers, financial statements and tax coordination with Welch LLP.

· Banking, supplier, insurance, benefit-provider and professional-advisor relationships.

· HR administration, employee records and continuity of payroll, benefits and financial operations during absences.

· Acting on behalf of the President/Owner when required to maintain sound decisions and operational continuity.

Help Us Improve

· Improve our use of QuickBooks Enterprise and industry-specific business software.

· Streamline the flow of information between sales, estimating, job management, billing, payroll and accounting.

· Reduce duplicate entry and strengthen job-costing, margin and cash-flow visibility.

· Develop practical dashboards and reporting that support responsible growth and profitability.

· Introduce improvements thoughtfully while respecting the systems and relationships that have served the company for almost 60 years.

What You Bring

· Seven or more years of progressive accounting or financial-management experience.

· Experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, Finance Manager or senior accountant.

· Hands-on knowledge of payroll, benefits, billing, reconciliations, government remittances and financial reporting.

· Experience in construction, contracting, commercial services, manufacturing or another project-based business.





· Knowledge of commercial billing, subcontractor billing, holdbacks, WSIB, job costing and work in progress.

· Strong QuickBooks Enterprise skills and confidence improving integrated business software.

· A calm, approachable leadership style, excellent judgment, high integrity and respect for confidentiality.

· A CPA designation is preferred; substantial hands-on construction-accounting and leadership experience will also be considered.

Hours, Compensation and Transition

The preferred schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. We may consider 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. or 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. for the right candidate, provided payroll, benefits, employee support and time-sensitive responsibilities are consistently covered.

Starting compensation is $90,000+, with the final remuneration package negotiated according to experience, qualifications and demonstrated leadership. Benefits, paid vacation and performance-based compensation may form part of the package.

The anticipated start is Jan 2027, although we are open to an earlier start for the right candidate. A thorough transition will be provided with our long-standing employee before retirement.

How to Apply

Please submit a resume and brief cover letter describing your experience with construction accounting, payroll, billing, software improvement and financial leadership. A genuine vacancy exists for this position. Artificial intelligence will not be used to screen, assess or select applicants. Confidentially to the owner [email protected]

Centennial Glass welcomes qualified applicants from all backgrounds and career stages. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process upon request.

Pay: From $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 Financial Controller / Accounting & HR Manager (Ottawa)
🏢 Centennial Glass
📍 Ottawa