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Sous Chef - Casino Victoria
Lahal Management LP
Victoria, BC
- $55,000 to $65,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
Under the general direction of the Manager – Food & Beverage, this position is responsible for the overall kitchen operations. Ensures adherence to the Company’s policies and procedures,…
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Banking Advisor
National Bank of Canada
Courtenay, BC
- Full-time
…depending on team availability. This position reports to the Branch Manager. On a day-to-day basis, you’ll work with a team of experts specializing in investment, mortgage financing, and…
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Senior ESG Data Engineering Developer
National Bank of Canada
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
…developers on the it-Finance team and report to the Asset Management Manager. Our team stands out for its client-centric commitment, spirit of collaboration and desire for continuous…
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Banking advisor
National Bank of Canada
Mont-Saint-Hilaire, QC · Mont-St-Hilaire, QC
- Full-time
…depending on team availability. This position reports to the Branch Manager. On a day-to-day basis, you’ll work with a team of experts specializing in investment, mortgage financing, and…
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Branch Manager in Training
BMO
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
Resolves complex or unresolved customer situations or escalates to the next higher manager for resolution.
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Grocery Associate
88 Supermarket
Vancouver, BC
- Up to $18.25 CAD / hour
- Full-time
Support customers in any situation of emergency and accident and inform manager/supervisor immediately.
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Assistant Manager, Calgary Crowfoot
Fountain Tire
Calgary, AB
- Other
Looking to accelerate your career? Fountain Tire Calgary Crowfoot is looking for a highly motivated leader to join the team as an Assistant Manager!
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Inside Sales Representative, Edmonton (Roper Road)
Fountain Tire
Edmonton, AB
- Other
At Fountain Tire, you’d have a great place to work! Market leading wages, a manager with a large support network, and the chance to learn and grow. If you are interested apply in-store or…
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Retail Relationship Banker
BMO U.S.
PE · Prince Edward Island, Canada
- Full-time
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Restaurant assistant manager
McDonald's
Fernie, BC
- Full-time
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General Duty Nurse (N2) - Emergency
Shared Health-Soins Communs
Winnipeg, MB
- Full-time
Under the general supervision of the Manager Health Services, the Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing professional registered nursing services for patients, including those…
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General Duty Nurse (N2) - Emergency
Shared Health-Soins Communs
Winnipeg, MB
- Full-time
Under the general supervision of the Manager Health Services, the Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing professional registered nursing services for patients, including those…
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Restaurant assistant manager
McDonald's
Sparwood, BC
- Full-time
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General Duty Nurse (N2) - Emergency
Shared Health-Soins Communs
Winnipeg, MB
- Full-time
Under the general supervision of the Manager Health Services, the Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing professional registered nursing services for patients, including those…
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General Duty Nurse (N2) - Emergency
Shared Health-Soins Communs
Winnipeg, MB
- Full-time
Under the general supervision of the Manager Health Services, the Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing professional registered nursing services for patients, including those…
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SH
General Duty Nurse (N2) - Emergency
Shared Health-Soins Communs
Winnipeg, MB
- Full-time
Under the general supervision of the Manager Health Services, the Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing professional registered nursing services for patients, including those…
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SH
General Duty Nurse (N2) - Emergency
Shared Health-Soins Communs
Winnipeg, MB
- Full-time
Under the general supervision of the Manager Health Services, the Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing professional registered nursing services for patients, including those…
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Charge Laboratory Technologist
Shared Health-Soins Communs
Winnipeg, MB
- Full-time
Under the general direction of the Laboratory Supervisor/Manager/Director or Designate, the Charge Medical Laboratory Technologist is responsible for the daily operation of their section of…
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Nurse 2 -HC DS Nursing St James
Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA)
Winnipeg, MB · Greater Winnipeg Metropolitan Area
- Full-time
Under the general supervision of the Manager Health Services and while demonstrating a commitment to the mission, vision and values of the WRHA, the Registered Nurse (RN) provides nursing…
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Little Chief Restaurant Host/Hostess
Grey Eagle Resort & Casino
Calgary, AB
- Full-time
Under the direction of the Restaurant Manager or Shift Supervisor, the Host/Hostess is responsible for greeting and seating guests within the restaurant in a timely manner. Emphasis must be…
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Little Chief Restaurant Supervisor
Grey Eagle Resort & Casino
Calgary, AB
- Full-time
Under the direction of the Restaurant Manager, the Restaurant Supervisor is responsible for all restaurant departmental operations during a prescribed shift. The work is typified as a…
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Little Chief Restaurant Breakfast Server
Grey Eagle Resort & Casino
Calgary, AB
- Full-time
Under the direction of the Hotel Food & Beverage Manager or Shift Supervisor, the Server is responsible for adhering to all policies and procedures within the Hotel and for making each…
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Little Chief Restaurant Evening Server
Grey Eagle Resort & Casino
Calgary, AB
- Full-time
Under the direction of the Hotel Food & Beverage Manager or Shift Supervisor, the Server is responsible for adhering to all policies and procedures within the Hotel and for making each…
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Car Sales Advisor - Hyundai Coquitlam
The Jim Pattison Auto Group
Port Coquitlam, BC
This role reports to the Sales Manager of the dealership.
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Customer Service Representative - Collision & Glass
The Jim Pattison Auto Group
Winnipeg, MB

Forvis Mazars US Executive Search Practice

Controller - Canadian Division

Ottawa, ON, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Experience: 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 3, 2026

Original job description

Controller - Canadian Division

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 strong 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
Assistant Controllers seeking broader leadership responsibility
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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Responsibilities

Lead the Canadian division’s accounting team and oversee financial close, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, project costing, job cost analysis, and Work-in-Progress accounting. Strengthen controls and processes, coordinate audits and compliance, and partner with operational leaders to improve financial performance and decision-making.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required, and a CPA designation or equivalent is preferred. Candidates should have at least five years of progressive accounting experience, relevant project-based or industrial-sector experience, expertise in WIP, project, cost accounting, or job costing, and the ability to lead staff and communicate and analyze effectively.

Skills

Financial Reporting
Month-End Close
Year-End Close
Budgeting
Forecasting
Project Accounting
Job Costing
Work-in-Progress Accounting
Cost Accounting
Internal Controls
Audit Compliance
Team Leadership
Financial Analysis
Excel
Process Improvement
Operational Partnership

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Keywords

Accounting
Finance
CPA
Construction
Manufacturing
Engineering
Industrial Services
Project Accounting
Work-in-Progress Accounting
WIP
Job Costing
Cost Accounting
Month-End Close
Year-End Close
Budgeting
Forecasting
Financial Reporting
Profitability Reporting
Internal Controls
Audit
Compliance
Excel
Process Improvement
Financial Strategy
Operational Performance

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