Group Financial Controller

Leyton; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for leadership in a high-growth organization

Direct exposure to strategic initiatives and M&A activity

Job summary

A well-established firm in the construction sector seeks a Group Controller to join their leadership team in Vaughan, Ontario. This pivotal role involves overseeing financial operations for multiple entities and managing a team of 10 professionals. The ideal candidate will have a CPA designation and over 10 years of experience in accounting/finance leadership, particularly in multi-entity environments. Responsibilities include financial reporting, M&A activities, budgeting, and cash flow management. Candidates will have a strong background in strategic decision-making and a proven ability to enhance financial processes.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in accounting/finance leadership roles.
• Strong experience in multi-entity environments and consolidations.
• Proven track record supporting or leading M&A transactions and integrations.
• Experience in construction, infrastructure, or project-based industries strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full-cycle accounting and financial operations across multiple entities.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy.
• Partner with the CFO on M&A activities, including due diligence and financial modeling.
• Monitor working capital, including receivables, payables, and project cash cycles.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Reporting

Mergers and Acquisitions

Multi-entity Accounting

Process Improvement

Education

CPA designation (CA, CMA, or CGA)

Tools

ERP systems

Construction accounting tools

Job description

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a well-established and rapidly growing company in the construction and infrastructure sector, for a Group Controller to join their leadership team based in Vaughan, Ontario.

This is a key leadership role overseeing the financial operations of multiple entities (8+), managing a team of 10 direct reports, and partnering closely with the CFO to support strategic growth initiatives, including mergers and acquisitions.

This role requires a strong balance of technical accounting expertise, operational leadership, and strategic mindset, within a fast-paced, project-based environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee full-cycle accounting and financial operations across a portfolio of entities
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Ensure integrity of financial reporting, including general ledger, accruals, and reconciliations
• Establish and maintain robust internal controls and scalable accounting processes

Consolidation & Reporting

• Lead multi-entity consolidations and preparation of consolidated financial statements
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements
• Deliver accurate and timely reporting packages to executive leadership and stakeholders
• Oversee audit processes and liaise with external auditors

Mergers & Acquisitions / Growth Initiatives

• Partner with the CFO on M&A activities, including due diligence, financial modeling, and integration
• Support post-acquisition integration of finance functions, systems, and processes
• Identify opportunities to improve financial structures and reporting across newly acquired entities

Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Partnering

• Lead annual budgeting and ongoing forecasting across entities
• Partner with operational leaders to monitor project performance, job costing, and profitability
• Provide actionable financial insights to support strategic decision-making and growth

Cash Flow & Working Capital Management

• Oversee cash flow planning, liquidity management, and intercompany transactions
• Monitor working capital, including receivables, payables, and project cash cycles
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 10 accounting and finance professionals
• Drive accountability, performance, and continuous improvement within the team
• Build scalable team structures aligned with company growth

Process Improvement & Systems

• Optimize and standardize accounting processes across entities
• Lead or support ERP implementations and system enhancements
• Identify automation opportunities to improve efficiency and reporting accuracy

Qualifications

• CPA designation (CA, CMA, or CGA) required
• 10+ years of progressive experience in accounting/finance leadership roles
• Strong experience in multi-entity environments and consolidations
• Proven track record supporting or leading M&A transactions and integrations
• Experience in construction, infrastructure, or project-based industries strongly preferred
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Advanced proficiency with ERP systems; experience with construction accounting tools is an asset

Why This Role

• Opportunity to play a key leadership role in a high-growth organization
• Direct exposure to strategic initiatives and M&A activity
• Ability to shape and scale finance operations across multiple entities
• Close partnership with executive leadership