Controller

Controller

Location: Laval

In the office 5 days

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management

• Oversee all accounting operations including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, General Ledger, and Banking.
• Ensure timely month-end and year-end closings.
• Manage corporate cash flow and prepare rolling cash flow forecasts.
• Monitor company liquidity and working capital.
• Maintain internal controls and accounting policies.

Construction Accounting

• Oversee project accounting for all active construction projects.
• Review project budgets, committed costs, and actual expenditures.
• Monitor job costing and profitability by project.
• Prepare and review Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules.
• Monitor project billings, holdbacks, change orders, and subcontractor payments.

Budgeting & Financial Analysis

• Develop annual operating budgets and forecasts.
• Prepare financial reports and KPI dashboards for ownership.
• Analyze project margins and company profitability.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and operational efficiencies.
• Support strategic planning through financial modeling and forecasting.

Banking & Financing

• Manage banking relationships.
• Coordinate operating lines of credit and financing requirements.
• Prepare lender reporting and covenant compliance.
• Assist with insurance renewals and bonding requirements.
• Support capital expenditure planning.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and tax regulations.
• Coordinate year-end audits and external accountants.
• Manage GST/HST, QST, payroll remittances, and corporate tax filings.
• Maintain compliance with provincial and federal reporting requirements.
• Oversee corporate insurance documentation and financial reporting.

Leadership

• Lead and mentor the accounting department.
• Develop and improve accounting processes and internal controls.
• Collaborate closely with Project Managers, Operations, Human Resources, and Executive Management.

Qualifications

• CPA designation required
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 7–10 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of construction accounting, WIP reporting, percentage-of-completion accounting, and job costing.
• Experience managing multi-project financial reporting.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with Maestro and construction management software is considered an asset.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication skills in English; French is considered an asset.

Preferred Experience

• Commercial construction.
• Retail and hospitality construction.
• Multi-entity accounting.
• Cross-border operations (Canada and USA).
• Cash flow management for project-based businesses.
• Bonding and construction financing.
• Financial reporting for ownership and external stakeholders.

Personal Attributes

• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen.
• Proactive and solution-oriented.
• Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial work environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to the continued growth of a respected construction company.