Financial Controller

The Financial Controller is a senior leadership role responsible for leading all accounting and financial operations for a business specializing in the construction, installation, and elevator service markets. The Financial Controller serves as a key financial partner to the Branch Manager, helping drive the successful execution and profitability of projects while maintaining strong financial discipline in a public-company environment.

This is a high-impact, hands‑on role responsible for ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, maintaining compliance with corporate and audit requirements, and supporting the overall performance of the business.

This position is in a division that operates as a U.S. branch of a Canadian publicly traded company, requiring strict adherence to corporate reporting standards, internal controls, and accelerated monthly close timelines.

• Lead all accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger
• Maintain accurate job costing and WIP (Work‑in‑Progress) schedules across construction and installation projects
• Support financial tracking, reporting, and profitability analysis for service and maintenance operations
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and year‑end close processes while meeting strict corporate close deadlines and reporting requirements
• Prepare and submit timely and accurate reporting packages to the Canadian parent company
• Prepare monthly sales and use tax returns.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, IFRS considerations, corporate policies, internal controls, and audit requirements
• Coordinate with corporate finance and external auditors to support audits and reporting requirements
• Monitor cash flow and support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
• Supervise and support a lean accounting team (one staff accountant and administrative support)
• Partner closely with the Branch Manager and leadership team to:
  • Support daily operational decision‑making
  • Monitor project performance, margins, and service profitability
  • Assist with cost control, forecasting, and financial planning
  • Serve as a key partner in driving the successful execution of projects
  • Serve as a key resource for project financial tracking and act as a partner to operations in supporting the successful execution of projects across a high volume of active jobs
• Review, interpret, and support execution of construction contracts, subcontracts, and change orders
• Identify financial risks within contracts and ensure proper execution through billing and the project lifecycle
• Ensure alignment between contract terms, billing practices, and project financial performance
• Oversee and support AIA billings and project invoicing processes

• Budget development and monitoring
• Variance analysis (labor, materials, equipment, overhead)
• Productivity tracking and margin preservation
• Early identification of cost overruns and risks

• Gross margin analysis by project and division
• Overhead allocation and recovery
• Forecast accuracy and profitability improvement

• Equipment capitalization, depreciation, and utilization analysis
• Lease vs. buy evaluations
• Rolling forecasts and backlog analysis
• Scenario modeling for cash flow, labor, and project risk
• High attention to detail with strong business judgment
• Integrity and accountability in high‑risk environments
• Ability to operate in fast‑paced, deadline‑driven settings
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making skills
• Adaptability to changing project scopes and market conditions

Our mission is to provide products to improve mobility and access in daily life, so it’s important that all associates embrace this and ensure that they keep our customers at the heart of everything they do, acting in the spirit of our values all the time:

• Safety
  – We are committed to protecting the health and well‑being of customers, the public, and our people.
• Quality
  – We aspire to deliver quality products and services that are right the first time.
• Customer passion
  – What we do makes a difference, and we work with passion to do the best for our customers.
• Collaboration
  – We encourage…