Financial Controller

MatchBox Consulting Group is partnering with a growing civil construction contracting company, headquartered in Langley, BC, to hire a Controller for a newly created role. Our client is mid-transition from corporate-level accounting to full job costing, rolling out HCSS HeavyBid/HeavyJob, and building formal tracking, reporting, and cost-code structures across the business as it scales past 50 employees.

This is a hands-on, build-it-from-scratch role. You won't be overseeing a job costing function that already exists, you'll be the one standing it up. You'll report directly into leadership with no one more senior in the role above you, and you'll have a bookkeeper and a part-time admin resource supporting you as you build out the function.

Responsibilities

• Build and run job costing at the accounting level, linking project controls data to the general ledger.
• Stand up and manage AR/AP tracking by project.
• Oversee payroll-by-job tracking.
• Work alongside the Director of Operations and an external tracking/reporting consultant on cost codes and scope codes, ensuring the accounting structure supports them.
• Manage the relationship with external bookkeepers/accountants as the company shifts from corporate-level to job-level accounting, including coordinating external reviews/audits.
• Produce monthly financial statements, job cost reports, and cash flow visibility.
• Select and implement accounting systems (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage). No accounting software is currently in place, so standing up the right systems is a key priority.
• Build out payroll and AP/AR systems and processes from the ground up.
• Build internal controls and accounting policies as the company scales.
• Support budgeting and forecasting at the project and company level.

Qualifications

• CPA designation required.
• 3-5 years of experience as a Controller, with previous experience working for a construction company.
• Direct experience with job costing.
• Comfortable building processes and systems from scratch rather than just running existing ones.
• Experience with HCSS is a strong asset but not required; widely used in heavy civil, though this role does not require a heavy civil background specifically.
• Strong Excel skills and comfort working directly with raw project data.
• High attention to detail.

What's In It for You

• Competitive salary of $100,000-$140,000, based on experience.
• Hybrid work arrangement; the company is currently fully remote while it sources a new office in Langley, with flexibility expected to continue once the office opens.

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About MatchBox

Headquartered in downtown Vancouver and serving clients nationally, MatchBox is one of the leading recruitment and solutions firms that specializes in the fields of IT & Technology, Engineering & Technical, Real Estate & Construction, and Accounting & Finance. We offer unrivaled expertise with our team's extensive experience in the recruitment and professional services industry. We are dedicated to building great connections and creating strong opportunities within the workforce and the labor market.

Equal Opportunities

MatchBox is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including members of minority groups such as racialized individuals, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Indigenous peoples. It is a priority for us that all candidates are treated fairly and without discrimination. Our recruitment teams receive ongoing training on using objective criteria for evaluating candidates and other related topics to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

Work Permits

Please note that we require all interested candidates to obtain the necessary work permits from the Government of Canada prior to submitting an application. This position is open exclusively to individuals residing in Canada and legally authorized to work in Canada. Applications not meeting these criteria will not be considered.

Further Consideration

We receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact candidates who are selected for further consideration.

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