Controller - Construction

Elby Professional Recruitment; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Health, dental, and wellness coverage

Health Spending Account

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

Elby Professional Recruitment is seeking a Controller for a reputable Canadian firm in Mississauga. The role offers a hybrid schedule and direct access to senior leadership to shape financial operations and drive profitability.

The successful candidate will manage full financial reporting, project accounting, forecasting and ERP-driven transformation, partnering with operational leaders to protect margin and guide strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive finance experience in project-based environments.
• Strong foundation in job costing, percentage-of-completion accounting, and revenue recognition.
• Hands-on ERP experience and advanced Excel for reporting.

Responsibilities

• Own the full financial reporting cycle including monthly/quarterly close, P&L, balance sheet and cash flow.
• Ensure project financials are accurate with cost tracking, milestones, holds and scope changes.
• Partner with operations to translate financial data into actionable decisions.

Skills

Financial reporting

ERP systems

Forecasting

Cost accounting

Project accounting

Excel

Job description

Our client is a reputable, long-standing Canadian firm operating in the ICI environment with a track record spanning more than three decades. Known for delivering complex projects with discipline and integrity, they have established themselves as a trusted name in their sector. As the business continues to grow, they are investing in their finance function and looking for a Controller who can lead with both technical precision and strategic partnership. This is a high-visibility role with direct access to senior leadership, offering the right candidate a genuine opportunity to shape financial operations, develop a team, and influence business outcomes at the project and organizational level.

What our client has to offer:

• Compensation ranging from $120,000 - $130,000
• Annual bonus
• Comprehensive health, dental, and wellness coverage including a Health Spending Account
• Hybrid schedule with flexibility built in
• A collaborative leadership culture where finance has a real seat at the table

Responsibilities:

• Own the full financial reporting cycle - monthly and quarterly close, P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, and project-level work in progress
• Ensure project financials are accurate and current, including cost tracking, billing milestones, holdbacks, and scope changes
• Maintain disciplined forecasting practices at both the project and organizational level, keeping leadership informed and ahead of risk
• Serve as a true business partner to operational leaders - translating financial data into decisions that protect margin and drive profitability
• Oversee transactional finance functions including payables, receivables, payroll, and cash management within a strong internal control environment
• Connect the forward-looking pipeline - bids, backlog, and new awards - to the annual budget and rolling forecast process
• Take ownership of the ERP environment, driving standardization, automation, and meaningful reporting across the platform
• Build and develop the finance team through clear expectations, regular feedback, and a culture of accountability and growth
• Contribute to leadership operating rhythms by ensuring financial scorecards and performance metrics reflect what the business actually needs to track

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of progressive finance experience in a project-based or contract-driven industry
• Strong technical foundation in job costing, percentage of completion accounting, and revenue recognition
• Familiarity with progress billing structures, subcontractor management, and compliance requirements typical of long-cycle project environments
• Advanced Excel capability and hands-on ERP experience; ability to optimize systems and build reporting infrastructure from the ground up

To be eligible for this role, you must be legally eligible to work in Canada.