Controller Construction Industry Relocation Woodstock

Finlink Group; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing construction firm is seeking an experienced Controller to lead financial operations across multiple projects. You will manage accounting, budgeting, and audits while collaborating with operational teams to enhance financial visibility. A minimum of 7 years of relevant experience and a CPA or CMA designation are required. Relocation assistance is not provided, but support for transition can be discussed.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience in the construction industry preferred.
• Strong skills working with auditors and senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting operations including AR/AP, payroll, and reporting.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow.
• Lead audit preparation and compliance.
• Partner with teams to improve financial visibility.
• Drive process improvements using ERP tools.

Skills

Accounting operations

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cash flow management

Advanced Excel skills

ASPE knowledge

Multi-entity accounting

Education

CPA or CMA designation

Tools

Vista by Viewpoint

Job description

Controller – Construction Industry – Relocation Woodstock

Are you an experienced accounting professional ready to take ownership of a growing construction group’s financial operations? A Construction Group is looking for a Controller to lead financial management across multiple entities and projects, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and strategic insight.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee accounting operations, including AR / AP, payroll, and month-end reporting.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow.
• Lead audit preparation, HST and tax filings, and compliance.
• Partner with project and operations teams to review job costing and improve financial visibility.
• Drive system and process improvements using Vista by Viewpoint or similar ERP tools.

What You Bring

• CPA or CMA designation (required).
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience - construction industry preferred.
• Strong ASPE knowledge and multi-entity accounting skills.
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with auditors and senior leadership.

Why Join

You’ll play a key strategic role in a fast-growing construction group, collaborate directly with decision-makers, and help shape financial systems for the future.

Ready to relocate for the right opportunity? We’ll help make it easy.

Please note relocation will be on your own responsibility and relocation support not included in offering.