Financial Controller

W3Global; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental care

Extended health care

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Wellness program

Company events

Job summary

W3Global is seeking an experienced Controller to lead the accounting department, manage financial data, internal controls, and reporting for construction projects. The role ensures accurate job costing, WIP scheduling, cash management, and financial reporting to leadership.

You will oversee monthly closes, budgets, and year-end activities, liaise with external accountants for tax strategies, and strengthen internal controls across AP/AR, payroll, and project accounting.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Controller in the construction industry (5+ years).
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• CPA (Certified Public Accountant).
• Experience with construction-specific software (e.g., QuickBooks Contractor Edition).
• Deep understanding of GAAP, lien laws, and job cost accounting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly close, financial statements, general ledger, and cash flow.
• Develop and maintain project budgets; track job costs and variance analysis.
• Generate WIP schedules to monitor profitability and project health.
• Ensure compliance with lien legislation, holdbacks, and contract structures; manage taxes.
• Oversee AP/AR, payroll, and vendor/subcontract invoicing.

Skills

Construction controller experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

CPA (Certified Public Accountant)

Tools

QuickBooks Contractor Edition

Job description

Full Job Description

The controller will lead the accounting department, manage financial data,internal controls and reporting systems to ensure the financial health of thecompany and construction projects. This position will be responsible foraccurate job costing, work in progress scheduling, cash management and financialreporting to leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Management & Reporting: Oversee monthly closing, prepare financial statements, manage the general ledger, and monitor cash flow. Prepare year end and liaise with external accountants to obtain tax efficiencies.
• Job Costing & Analysis: Develop and maintain detailed project budgets, track job costs, and prepare variance analysis for project managers and owners.
• WIP Reporting: Generate accurate Work in Progress (WIP) schedules to track profitability and project health.
• Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure compliance with lien legislation, statutory holdbacks, and contract structures. Manage certified payroll and sales tax.
• AP/AR & Payroll: Oversee vendor billings, subcontract invoicing, pay applications, and payroll.
• Internal Controls: Implement policies to improve financial accuracy and strengthen internal control procedures.
• Banking & Audits: Coordinate with banks for financing and lead year-end audits.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Experience: Proven experience as a Controller in the construction industry (5+ years).
• Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Certifications: CPA (Certified Public Accountant)
• Software Proficiency: Experience with construction-specific software (e.g., QuickBooks Contractor Edition).
• Technical Skills: Deep understanding of GAAP, lien laws, and job cost accounting.

Preferred Qualities

• Strong communication skills to interface between field personnel and executive leadership.
• Ability to manage multiple project priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strategic thinking to provide actionable insights on profitability.

Reports To: Owner

Direct Reports: 2 Accounting Clerks

Benefits

• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Wellness program

Work Location

In person