Divisional Controller - Finance Leader for Multi-Project Growth

Architecture49 Inc.; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 111,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

Architecture49 Inc. is seeking a strategic Divisional Controller to join the Finance team and report to the Vice President of Finance and the Executive Leadership Team.

You will lead a team of Project Accountants, ensuring governance, accurate reporting, and actionable insights across a national, multi-office professional services environment. You will partner with Project Directors and operations to optimize cash forecasting, budgeting, and performance, while driving continuous improvement and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related discipline.
• CPA designation or equivalent professional accounting qualification preferred.
• Significant progressive financial leadership experience within professional services, consulting, engineering, architecture, or project-based environments.
• Demonstrated success leading and developing finance teams in a complex, multi-project business environment.
• Experience supporting cash management and treasury activities, including cash flow analysis, working capital visibility, and banking coordination.
• Strong understanding of project accounting, forecasting, revenue recognition, budgeting, and financial performance management.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and build trusted relationships across operational and executive teams.
• Strong understanding of Joint Venture accounting, processes and taxation
• Advanced analytical capabilities with experience translating financial data into strategic business recommendations.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and change management skills with a focus on collaboration and results.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Project Accountants / Billing Coordinators / JV Accountant(s), fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with Project Directors, Project Managers and operations to drive project profitability, financial forecasting, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Provide strategic financial leadership and actionable insights to support business planning and operational decision-making.
• Strengthen project governance by ensuring adherence to financial controls, policies, and best practices throughout project delivery.
• Oversee project performance reporting, analysing trends, identifying opportunities, and recommending corrective actions where required.
• Support the Senior Leadership in developing financial strategies that align with Architecture49's growth objectives and business priorities.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives that enhance processes, reporting capabilities, and operational efficiency.
• Contribute to the development of high-performing regional practices and promote financial literacy across the business.

Skills

Finance leadership

Cash management

Project accounting

Forecasting

Revenue recognition

Budgeting

Stakeholder influence

Change management

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/business

CPA designation or equivalent

Job description

Architecture49 Inc. is seeking a strategic Divisional Controller to join the Finance team and report to the Vice President of Finance and the Executive Leadership Team.

You will lead a team of Project Accountants, ensuring governance, accurate reporting, and actionable insights across a national, multi-office professional services environment. You will partner with Project Directors and operations to optimize cash forecasting, budgeting, and performance, while driving continuous improvement and