Financial Controller

Cpanewbrunswick; City of Moncton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonuses

Pension plan

Health benefits

Employee share purchase program

Job summary

Modern Construction, located on the outskirts of Moncton, NB, seeks a Financial Controller reporting to the CFO to prepare and report financial data in line with group fundamentals and regulatory requirements.

You will oversee accounting, payroll, AR/AP, budgeting, and year-end activities, ensuring deadlines and accuracy. The role offers a path to long-term career growth within VINCI Construction.

Qualifications

• University degree in accounting or finance; CPA designation would be an asset.
• 5+ years of accounting experience.
• Bilingual French and English.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Experience with SAP is an advantage.
• Strong budgeting and forecasting skills.
• Advisory and communication abilities to support operational teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management financial reports with variance analysis.
• Prepare quarterly budgets for each center of operations.
• Ensure accurate recording of revenues, expenses, accruals and adjustments.
• Monitor budgets, forecast cash needs, and flag overruns.
• Coordinate year-end audit activities with external accountants.
• Oversee accounts receivable and accounts payable processes.
• Supervise payroll and maintain timely processing.
• Support management with special financial analyses.
• Assist with SAP implementation and system transition.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Communication

Bilingual FR/EN

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

Job description

Looking For

CPA

Employment Type

Permanent, Full Time

Date Posted

September 9, 2026

Submission Deadline

October 31, 2026

Modern Construction, a subsidiary of the VINCI Group, was founded in 1945 and employs 160 people and operates across a range of activities, including construction and paving, asphalt production through a fixed plant, sale of aggregates with two operational quarries, trucking services and is an explosives distributor.

Modern Construction, located on the outskirts of Moncton, NB is currently looking for a financial controller. Reporting to the CFO, you will be tasked with preparing and reporting the financial data in compliance with the Group’s fundamentals as well as accounting and management rules, all while meeting pre-determined deadlines.

Responsibilities

Your main responsibilities will be as follows:

• Prepare monthly financial reports for management while analyzing and commenting on project and activity results in comparison to forecasts and operating budget;


• Prepare quarterly budgets for each center of operations with input from the management team;


• Ensure accurate and timely recording of revenues, expenses, accruals, and adjustments;


• Anticipate financial risks and proactively report budget overruns to decision-makers;


• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and applicable tax and regulatory requirements;


• Prepare and coordinate year-end audit/review activities with external accountants and auditors;


• Oversee accounts receivable collections and monitor customer accounts;


• Oversee accounts payable to ensure invoices are properly approved, coded, and paid according to terms;


• Provide overall oversight of the payroll process, ensuring payroll is accurate and processed on time;


• Monitor cash position and forecast future cash requirements;


• Supervise and provide direction to the accounting staff;


• Support management with special projects and financial analysis as required;


• Assist with implementation and transition to new accounting systems (SAP).

Qualifications

Our ideal candidate is:

• An experienced professional with university studies in accounting (Bachelor's degree), finance or any other related field. A CPA designation would be considered an asset;


• 5+ years of similar experience in the accounting field;


• Bilingual (French and English);


• You must have a strong working knowledge of excel;


• Experience with SAP would be an advantage;


• Strong budgeting and forecasting skills, along with financial analysis;


• Have advisory skills and communication abilities that will enable you to support operational teams in achieving their budgetary objectives along with supporting your accounting team with their roles.

Most importantly, we’re looking for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys being part of a team, and is interested in building a long-term career with Modern Construction.

We offer a comprehensive compensation package:

• competitive salary


• performance-based bonuses


• a benefits package that also includes a pension plan


• health benefits


• an employee share purchase program

VINCI Construction is one of the world's leading construction companies, specializing in transport infrastructure, buildings, networks, and urban development. VINCI Construction leverages a network of local businesses, specialist networks, and specific expertise in major infrastructure projects. Operating in over 100 countries, its 1,300 companies employ more than 119,000 people and generated revenue of €31.5 billion.