Financial Controller

Jump Recruitment Specialists; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruiting firm is seeking a Financial Controller to join a heavy civil industry client in St. John's, NL. This role will manage finance functions, prepare financial reports, and support the executive team with insights. The ideal candidate will have a CPA designation or equivalent experience, with a strong background in construction finance including job costing, and cash flow management. The company values diversity and encourages qualified applicants to apply.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of job costing and project-based accounting.
• Proven experience managing banking relationships.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial statements and project margin reports.
• Partner with operations for estimating and project costing.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory filings.

Skills

Construction finance

Job costing

Margin analysis

WIP reporting

Cash flow management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

CPA designation or equivalent accounting/finance experience

7+ years of progressive accounting leadership

Job description

Jump Recruitment, on behalf of our client, is seeking to fill a Financial Controller position to join them in-office in St. John's, NL. The client has been providing service in the heavy civil industry for over 25 years in the St. John's area and province.

Position Summary:

The Financial Controller will manage finance functions while supporting the executive team with strategic insights. This role requires a strong background in construction finance, including job costing, margin analysis, WIP reporting, and cash flow management. The successful candidate will ensure accurate reporting, compliance with regulatory requirements, and will provide leadership to the finance team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly financial statements, project margin reports, and WIP schedules.
• Partner with operations to support estimating, project costing, and performance tracking.
• Ensure compliance with CRA, HST, Workplace NL, and other regulatory filings.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Provide financial analysis to support decision-making on equipment, capital expenditures, and project bids.

Qualifications:

• CPA designation preferred, or equivalent senior accounting/finance experience.
• Minimum 7+ years of progressive accounting leadership, ideally within construction, paving, or related industries.
• Strong knowledge of job costing, WIP reporting, and project-based accounting.
• Proven experience managing banking relationships and external reporting requirements.
• Detail-oriented, with strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.

Apply in Confidence:

Only those candidates being considered for an interview will be contacted.

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their resume & cover letter to:

Tonya Guilfoyle | Senior Recruiter & HR Consultant | [e-mail]

Jump Recruitment Specialists | www.jumpcareers.ca

At Jump Recruitment we recognize the value of diversity and are committed to making intentional steps toward building inclusive teams that better reflect the communities Jump Recruitment and the organizations we serve operate within. We believe that inclusion is not just about making room at the table but about seeking out talent through a diversity lens and letting everyone know that their unique perspectives are important contributions to building stronger workplaces in a changing world.

We encourage all qualified candidates to apply for our posted positions. We welcome candidates to self-identify or make our recruitment team aware of any potential accommodation they may need during the recruitment process.

This opportunity is only available for candidates legally entitled to work in Canada. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates being considered for an interview will be contacted.