Financial Controller

Randstad Canada; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPA maintenance reimbursement

Comprehensive benefits plan

Mentorship and onboarding support

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Randstad Canada is seeking a strategic Controller in Winnipeg, MB to oversee the full accounting cycle during a growth phase. You will drive process improvements, manage multi-department project accounting, and lead a local accounting team in a fast-paced environment.

Reporting to corporate finance with local operational alignment, this role focuses on WIP and percentage‑of‑completion accounting, internal controls, and collaboration with project managers and leaders across the organization.

Qualifications

• CPA designation required.
• 6–10 years of progressive accounting experience with leadership roles.
• Strong expertise in Work in Progress and percentage-of-completion project accounting.
• Construction, trades, or project-based commercial services experience preferred.
• ERP transitions experience; Sage Intacct/Sage HCM knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full accounting cycle including GL, AP, AR, and payroll supervision.
• Produce monthly/annual statements, management reports, and KPIs.
• Lead WIP/percentage-of-completion project accounting framework.
• Analyze project costs and variances with project managers.
• Drive change management to modernize processes and support ERP implementations.
• Oversee internal controls, cash flow, audits, and multi-jurisdictional tax compliance.
• Supervise and mentor the local accounting support team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Change management

Education

CPA designation

Tools

Sage Intact

Sage HCM

Job description

Our client, a prominent leader in the commercial and industrial construction industry in Winnipeg, MB, is seeking a driven and strategic Controller to oversee financial operations during an exciting phase of growth and transformation.

Reporting directly to corporate finance with local operational alignment, this role is ideal for a proactive accounting professional ready to take ownership of the full accounting cycle, drive process improvements, and spearhead key change management initiatives across multi-department project operations.

Advantages

• Base salary ranging between $115,000 and $135,000 annually, depending on experience
• Full reimbursement for CPA maintenance and professional fees
• Comprehensive group benefits plan including life, disability, health, and dental
• Dedicated mentorship and hands-on onboarding support from leadership
• Opportunity for long-term internal advancement within a rapidly growing company

Responsibilities

• Manage the full accounting cycle, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll supervision
• Produce monthly and annual financial statements, management reports, and key performance indicators
• Implement, manage, and refine the percentage-of-completion Work in Progress project accounting framework
• Partner closely with project managers and department leaders to analyze project costs and variances
• Drive change management efforts to modernize internal processes and support ongoing software implementations
• Oversee internal controls, cash flow management, external audit coordination, and multi-jurisdictional tax compliance
• Supervise and mentor the local accounting support team

Qualifications

• CPA designation is required
• 6 to 10 years of progressive accounting experience with more recent leadership roles
• Strong expertise in Work in Progress and percentage-of-completion project accounting
• Prior experience in construction, trades, or project-based commercial services is strongly preferred
• Experience with financial software transitions or ERP implementations is an asset, with knowledge of Sage Intact or Sage HCM being a strong plus
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills with a proven ability to manage change effectively

We thank all applicants for their interest in this exciting opportunity; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to [e-mail] to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to [e-mail] to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.