Financial Controller

The Miller Group; Markham; On-site; CAD 115,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

The Miller Group is seeking a Divisional Controller to oversee all accounting and financial reporting for manufacturing and construction operations. You will drive month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, and cost management while partnering with operations to improve profitability and controls.

Ideal candidates hold a CPA or are pursuing designation, with 8+ years in a controller role and strong Excel/MS Office skills. Travel to project sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Professional accounting designation (CPA) or actively pursuing designation.
• 8+ years of experience in a Controller role.
• Experience within the construction and/or manufacturing industry strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, inventory, and cost accounting.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and MS Office applications.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and business partnering skills.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to division and project locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the month-end close process, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Analyze financial results against budget and prior year performance, identifying key trends and variances.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, corporate policies, and internal controls.
• Prepare and present monthly financial review packages and operational performance reports.
• Coordinate the annual budgeting process and quarterly forecasts.
• Develop revenue, gross margin, labor, overhead, and equipment budgets.
• Partner with operational leaders to identify risks, opportunities, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Monitor forecast accuracy and support continuous improvement in planning processes.
• Collaborate closely with operations teams to understand business performance and challenges.
• Provide financial analysis and insights to improve productivity, profitability, and cost management.
• Support strategic decisions related to pricing, investments, and operational improvements.
• Oversee inventory valuation, inventory controls, and variance analysis.
• Monitor inventory levels, turnover, and accuracy.
• Support pricing strategy reviews and evaluate the financial impact of pricing decisions, rebates, and promotions.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting & forecasting

Cost accounting

Financial reporting

Business partnering

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

CPA or pursuing designation

Tools

Excel

MS Office

Job description

About Us

The Miller Group, a subsidiary of Colas Canada, is a Canadian leader in the construction and maintenance of transportation infrastructure since 1917. We provide exceptional customer service and operational support using our time-proven construction methods and innovative technologies, alongside the highest quality products and materials. We leverage our global network to foster positive relationships that make a lasting difference in the communities where we live and work. Whether it is making your commute more efficient, keeping our communities safe, or making remote areas more accessible, at Miller we are proud to Build Greatness in everything we do.

About Us

The Miller Group, a subsidiary of Colas Canada, is a Canadian leader in the construction and maintenance of transportation infrastructure since 1917. We provide exceptional customer service and operational support using our time-proven construction methods and innovative technologies, alongside the highest quality products and materials. We leverage our global network to foster positive relationships that make a lasting difference in the communities where we live and work. Whether it is making your commute more efficient, keeping our communities safe, or making remote areas more accessible, at Miller we are proud to Build Greatness in everything we do.

Role Purpose

The role is responsible for overseeing all accounting and financial reporting activities for manufacturing or construction operations. This role ensures accurate cost accounting, inventory and WIP valuation, job costing, margin analysis, and compliance with accounting standards, while maintaining strong internal controls. The Divisional Controller partners closely with operations to support profitability, cost control, and informed decision‑making.

Main Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Month-End Close

• Lead and manage the month-end close process, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Analyze financial results against budget and prior year performance, identifying key trends and variances.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, corporate policies, and internal controls.
• Prepare and present monthly financial review packages and operational performance reports.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Coordinate the annual budgeting process and quarterly forecasts.
• Develop revenue, gross margin, labor, overhead, and equipment budgets.
• Partner with operational leaders to identify risks, opportunities, and cost‑saving initiatives.
• Monitor forecast accuracy and support continuous improvement in planning processes.

Operational Business Partnering

• Collaborate closely with operations teams to understand business performance and challenges.
• Provide financial analysis and insights to improve productivity, profitability, and cost management.
• Support strategic decisions related to pricing, investments, and operational improvements.

Inventory & Cost Management

• Oversee inventory valuation, inventory controls, and variance analysis.
• Monitor inventory levels, turnover, and accuracy.
• Support pricing strategy reviews and evaluate the financial impact of pricing decisions, rebates, and promotions.

Qualifications

• Professional accounting designation (CPA) or actively pursuing designation.
• 8+ years of experience in a Controller role.
• Experience within the construction and/or manufacturing industry strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, inventory, and cost accounting.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and MS Office applications.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and business partnering skills.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to division and project locations.

Compensation Data

The salary range for this role is $114,800 to $164,000

Profile

Typically requires a bachelor’s degree and at least 4-5 years of experience

Miller is proud to provide this unique career opportunity, we offer continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package. At our core; we are our people. We succeed because we respect our people and invest in their development, safety and well-being. Miller is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that diversity and inclusion are key attributes to building greatness. Miller’s core values of Integrity and Community welcomes everyone, at work and in the community, and our value of Accountability, means that we own our actions, our decisions and our results. As a Miller employee, this will ultimately be your commitment to our inclusive culture.

We will contact candidates selected for an interview. Accommodation for applications with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested.