Controller

Reliance Impact; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Controller in Hamilton, Ontario, responsible for managing the accounting operations across multiple construction projects. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of progressive accounting experience, particularly in construction, and possess strong skills in job costing, financial reporting, and accounting software. The role requires attention to detail and strong communication abilities, along with leadership skills to mentor accounting staff. This full-time position offers competitive compensation aligned with industry standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years progressive accounting experience, especially in construction.
• Strong working knowledge of job costing and progress billing.
• Experience with accounting/ERP systems and strong Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounting operations.
• Oversee job costing and financial statement preparation.
• Lead cash flow forecasting and compliance with CRA.

Skills

Accounting experience

Job costing knowledge

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Tools

Sage

QuickBooks

Jonas

Viewpoint

Job description

This range is provided by Reliance Impact. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

CA$100,000.00/yr - CA$120,000.00/yr

Direct message the job poster from Reliance Impact

We specialize in : Construction, Legal, Accounting and HR Recruitment. | Owner at Reliance Impact | #makeanimpact

About the Role

The Controller is responsible for leading the company’s accounting operations and delivering accurate, timely financial reporting across multiple construction projects. This role will oversee job costing, WIP reporting, AP/AR, payroll accounting, month-end close, and cash flow forecasting—while strengthening internal controls and supporting senior leadership with clear financial insights to drive project and business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Own full-cycle accounting operations including month-end close, reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statement preparation.
• Manage construction job costing: maintain cost codes, monitor budgets vs. actuals, analyze variances, and ensure clean cost allocation by project.
• Prepare and present WIP reporting (percent complete), project margin tracking, and forecast-to-complete reporting for leadership.
• Oversee AP/AR including vendor management, subcontractor payments, lien holdbacks, progress billings, collections, and cash application.
• Support project teams with financial tracking for change orders, POs, contracts, and commitments.
• Lead cash flow forecasting and working capital management; monitor credit facilities and banking requirements.
• Ensure compliance with CRA filings and reporting (HST, payroll remittances, T4/T5, etc.) and coordinate year-end with external accountants.
• Develop and improve accounting policies, internal controls, and processes to support growth and reduce risk.
• Manage and mentor accounting staff (as applicable) and coordinate with project managers, estimators, and operations.

Qualifications & Experience

• 5+ years progressive accounting experience, with construction/building/development experience strongly preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of job costing, WIP, holdbacks, progress billing, and subcontractor accounting.
• Experience with accounting/ERP systems (e.g., Sage, Jonas, Viewpoint, QuickBooks + costing tools) and strong Excel skills.
• Detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and confident communicating with operations and leadership.

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Finance

Industries

Construction

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Reliance Impact by 2x

Get notified about new Controller jobs in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.