Controller and Director of Finance and Administration - Con-Elco Group

Odgers Berndtson; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advisory firm is seeking a Controller and Director of Finance and Administration for Con-Elco Group. This pivotal role covers comprehensive finance and accounting support across all business entities, requiring deep expertise in construction accounting practices and strong managerial skills. Ideal candidates are expected to have considerable experience in payroll management and be comfortable in a fast-paced environment. The position demands full-time office presence, supporting diverse operational needs within a mid-sized organization.

Qualifications

• Experience in joint venture accounting is essential.
• Proven track record managing payroll for a complex organization (100+ employees).
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all core accounting functions including financial reporting and budgeting.
• Manage ERP systems and outsourced IT services.
• Oversee in-house HR responsibilities like employee relations and training.

Skills

Construction accounting practices

Job costing

WIP reporting

Revenue recognition

Payroll management

Business acumen

Financial leadership

Job description

Controller and Director of Finance and Administration - Con-Elco Group

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Controller and Director of Finance and Administration

Founded in 1978, Con-Elco provides integrated utility solutions for projects across Ontario. An industry leader in utility infrastructure, Con-Elco specializes in upgrading and installing distribution systems for essential utilities including hydro, gas and telecommunications. With over 5700 projects completed, Con-Elco provides top-quality service to corporations, residences, and public infrastructures. The organization has been lauded as one of the safest and most trusted utility infrastructure companies. Headquartered in Concord, Ontario, Con-Elco Group employs more than 250 union and non-union staff.

Over the years, the business has expanded and incorporated many different infrastructure branches, including Fellmore, Fiber-Con, Langstaff, Aluminous Lighting Systems, InDesign Homes, InDesign Properties, and ReSoil.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Controller and Director of Finance and Administration will provide comprehensive finance and accounting support across all business entities within the Con-Elco Group. This role will lead and oversee all core accounting functions, including financial reporting, budgeting, general ledger maintenance, cash flow management, job costing, joint venture accounting, bank reconciliations, and internal controls. In addition to financial responsibilities, the Controller/Director will also lead key operational functions, including ERP system management, the oversight of outsourced IT services, and in-house HR responsibilities such as employee relations and training.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in construction accounting practices, including job costing, WIP reporting, and percentage-of-completion revenue recognition. Experience in joint venture accounting is essential, along with strong business acumen and the ability to support diverse operational and investment entities within a privately held organization. You have a proven track record managing payroll for a complex, mid-sized organization (100+ employees), and experience with both union and non-union payroll is considered a strong asset. Success in this role requires demonstrated financial leadership in an owner-led or entrepreneurial setting, along with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, results-driven environment. You must be able to work in the office full-time (5 days/week).

To Apply

To fill this position, the Con-Elco Group has partnered with leadership advisory firm Odgers. Applications should be submitted online at https://careers.odgersberndtson.com/en-ca/30445. We thank all those who express an interest, however only those chosen for further development will be contacted.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Con-Elco Group is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessible Canada Act, 2019 and all applicable provincial accessibility standards, upon request, accommodation will be provided by both Odgers and Con-Elco Group throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

Odgers is deeply committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in all the work that we do. As part of our efforts to better understand our ability to reach as broad a pool of candidates as possible for our searches, our EDI team would like to encourage you to take a moment and access our Self-Declaration Form.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Information Technology

• Industries

  Construction and Utilities

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