Senior Construction Controller | Hybrid Role + ERP Lead

Highspring; Brampton; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Discretionary annual bonus

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Highspring is seeking a Controller to join our client in the Greater Toronto Area. The candidate will lead month-end closes, manage project cost accounting, and improve forecasting and reporting.

You will partner with operations to track margins and drive financial insights while overseeing ERP governance and a small finance team. The role demands CPA credentials with 7–10+ years in construction, strong Excel skills, and Jonas Premier experience.

Qualifications

• CPA with 7–10+ years in construction or general contracting.
• Strong experience with job costing, WIP, and revenue recognition.
• Advanced Excel and Jonas Premier ERP experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly and quarterly close, ensuring timely P&L, balance sheet, WIP and cash flow reporting.
• Oversee project cost accounting: budgeting, progress billings, holdbacks, change orders.
• Drive accuracy in EAC forecasting and WIP reviews; strengthen forecasting with operations.
• Oversee AR/AP, payroll and cash management with strong internal controls.
• Lead annual budgeting and rolling forecasts linking backlog and bid pipeline.
• Own and optimize the Jonas Premier ERP; standardize data and automate reporting.
• Coach finance team and align EOS scorecards, Rocks and Issues Lists.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Leadership

Forecasting

Internal controls

Education

CPA certification (CA/CGA/CMA) preferred

Tools

Jonas Premier

Job description

Highspring is seeking a Controller to join our client in the Greater Toronto Area. The candidate will lead month-end closes, manage project cost accounting, and improve forecasting and reporting.

You will partner with operations to track margins and drive financial insights while overseeing ERP governance and a small finance team. The role demands CPA credentials with 7–10+ years in construction, strong Excel skills, and Jonas Premier experience.