# Financial Controller

> Job Bridge Global · Bowmanville, Canada · Full-time · Posted 2025-04-02

**Salary:** CAD 100,000–120,000

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Canada Clients

## Description

Please note, this job is for candidates who have the right to work already in Canada. No overseas applications.

Additionally, this is a 3 month rolling contract, essentially Temp to Perm opportunity.

Our client is seeking a hands-on, collaborative, and proactive Financial Controller to lead the financial management and day to day operations of its group of companies**.** The ideal candidate will possess a strong business acumen and solid relationship building skills. 

Reporting to the General Manager, the Controller will identify, develop, and establish financial and administrative policies, procedures, and controls; to support the achievement of the company’s strategic priorities, continued growth, and enhance overall operational efficiency.

**Responsibilities:**

-   Assist senior management with the development and implementation of the financial management plan, processes, and budget, to support short-term and long-term strategic and tactical goals.
-   Maintain financial records for each project and/or business unit and provide accurate and timely reporting on the financial activity of each.
-   Monitor risk management policies and procedures to ensure that organizational risks are minimized.
-   Preparation of reports, packages, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
-   Analyze and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicating monthly and annual financial statements.
-   Ensure that billing and collection schedule is adhered to ensure financial data and cash flow are steady and support operational requirements.
-   Negotiate with bank for lines of credit or other financial services as required and appropriate.
-   Oversee the management of all leases, contracts, and other financial commitments
-   Coordinate and oversee the preparation of all supporting information for annual audit and liaise with external auditor, as necessary.
-   Provide direction and oversite of payroll function to ensure employees are paid in a timely and accurate manner; and all remittances are submitted accurately and on time.
-   Negotiate and manage employee insurance and benefit plans.
-   Recruit, train, coach, and develop the finance and administrative team to optimize performance and engagement.
-   Provide leadership in strengthening internal work culture, creating and promoting a positive and supportive work environment.
-   Effectively communicate and present critical financial matters to the GM.

## Requirements

-   5-7 years of progressive professional experience in a construction and/or manufacturing environment.
-   Bachelor’s degree in business, Accounting or Finance.
-   Accounting designation (CGA, CPA or CMA) or working towards.
-   Minimum 3-5 years experience in a construction and/or manufacturing environment.
-   Minimum 3-5 years experience in a management role, successfully leading finance, and administrative functions.
-   Minimum 3-5 years of project accounting experience.
-   Solid understanding of construction accounting principals.
-   Experience in a complex fast paced organization that has multiple projects, business units and locations.
-   Excellent project management skills and ability to plan and organize multiple projects.
-   Tech savvy and extensive experience and knowledge of accounting and reporting software.
-   Experience with Jonas accounting software a definite asset.
-   Advanced MS Office skills, particularly Excel.
-   Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively negotiate and communication in a professional and respectful manner, with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
-   Superior organization, attention to detail and ability to prioritize complex and varied workload.
-   Strong time management skills, with a strong sense of urgency as well as being proactive.
-   Keen analytical, strategic thinking, problem solving and decision-making skills.
-   Strong ability to build rapport, establish trust and command respect.
-   Proven experience leading, developing, and engaging direct reports.
-   Positive, friendly, and approachable.

## Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits based on experienced.

$100,000 - $120,000

## Apply

[Apply at Job Bridge Global](https://apply.workable.com/job-bridge-global-1/j/656CFC9A0C/apply)

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