Financial Controller

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a well-established and growing company in the construction industry, for a Controller to join their leadership team based in Vaughan, Ontario. This role is full-time on-site.

This role is hands‑on and operational, with direct responsibility for Accounts Payable, day‑to‑day accounting, and financial controls, while partnering closely with the Group Controller to ensure accurate reporting, compliance, and scalable processes. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong accounting leader who thrives in a construction / project‑based environment and enjoys building structure across growing entities.

• Oversee full‑cycle accounting for the company and assigned portfolio companies
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and year‑end close processes
• Ensure accuracy of general ledger, journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations
• Maintain strong internal controls and accounting procedure

• Lead the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
• Partner with operational leaders to monitor project performance, job costing, and profitability.
• Deliver timely, data‑driven financial insights to support executive decision‑making.

• Lead and supervise Accounts Payable activities across entities
• Ensure timely processing of vendor invoices, payments, and expense reports
• Monitor cash disbursements and support cash flow planning
• Resolve AP discrepancies and vendor inquiries

• Prepare and review monthly financial statements and supporting schedules
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes in collaboration with the Group Controller
• Ensure compliance with provincial and federal tax requirements (HST/GST, payroll, etc.)
• Act as a key business partner to operations and project teams
• Provide guidance and oversight to junior accounting staff
• Escalate risks, issues, and insights proactively to the Group Controller

• CPA designation (CA, CMA, or CGA) preferred.
• Minimum 8–10 years of progressive accounting/finance leadership experience.
• Experience in the construction, infrastructure, or engineering sectors strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to manage multi‑entity consolidations and complex financial structures.
• Hands‑on experience with mergers and acquisitions (due diligence and integration).
• Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency with ERP systems; experience with construction accounting software.