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Forvis Mazars US Executive Search Practice

Controller - Canadian Division

Ottawa, ON, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 4, 2026
Experience: 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 5, 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, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting. Manage project costing, job cost analysis, WIP accounting, controls, audits, and compliance while partnering 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 or cost accounting, and job costing, and the ability to lead staff with strong analytical, communication, and Excel skills.

Skills

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

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Keywords

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

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