On-Site Finance Controller – Construction/Real Estate (Thorold)

Elby Professional Recruitment; Thorold; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Elby Professional Recruitment is recruiting for a seasoned Controller in Thorold, Ontario. The role offers a hands-on leadership position overseeing multi-site accounting operations and strong internal controls.

You will partner with site staff and executive leadership to support budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and capital expenditures while driving meaningful financial analysis across projects.

Qualifications

• CPA designation preferred; MBA considered.
• 3-5 years post-designation or 7-10 years accounting experience.
• Experience in construction or real estate development.
• Strong internal controls and month-end close experience.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online (QBO).

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle bookkeeping and finance staff.
• Review month-end reconciliations and establish standards across entities.
• Prepare internal and operational reporting for site budgets and decision-making.
• Collaborate with site leadership to align financial data with operations.
• Oversee cash flow forecasting and quarterly forecasting disciplines.

Skills

Internal controls

Month-end close

Financial analysis

Communication

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cash flow

Education

CPA designation

MBA

Tools

QuickBooks Online (QBO)

Job description

Elby Professional Recruitment is recruiting for a seasoned Controller in Thorold, Ontario. The role offers a hands-on leadership position overseeing multi-site accounting operations and strong internal controls.

You will partner with site staff and executive leadership to support budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and capital expenditures while driving meaningful financial analysis across projects.