Controller Jobs in Abbotsford, BC

Senior Financial Controller (Construction General Contractor)

Location: Abbotsford, BC (In-Office)
Compensation: $130,000 – $140,000

A well-established and growing Commercial Construction General Contractor with projects across British Columbia and select smaller projects in other neighboring provinces is seeking a Senior Financial Controller to join its Abbotsford, BC office. This is a key leadership role driven by growth, supporting a $150M+ annual organization managing approximately 15–20 active projects at any given time.

This position is ideal for a hands-on construction finance leader who thrives in a fast-paced project environment and is eager to help elevate financial operations while supporting executive leadership.

Must Haves

• CPA designation or equivalent senior-level Controller experience within the construction industry

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in a senior finance role with a General Contractor or large subcontractor

• Strong expertise in WIP reporting, percentage-of-completion accounting, and job cost analysis

• Extensive experience with progress billings, subcontractor billings, and holdbacks

• Proven experience managing and developing an accounting team

• Advanced knowledge of project cost control and construction financial reporting

• Experience overseeing full-cycle accounting in a multi-project environment

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple active jobs simultaneously

• Ability to work full-time in-office in Abbotsford, BC

Nice to Haves

• Experience with Spectrum ERP (Trimble platform)

• Exposure to interprovincial projects including familiarity with interprovincial tax considerations and filings

• Experience in a $100M+ revenue construction environment

• Experience supporting executive leadership in scaling and process improvement initiatives

• Background in improving reporting systems, internal controls, and financial processes during periods of growth

Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial operations for a commercial construction portfolio of approximately 15–20 active projects

• Lead and manage a team consisting of Accounts Payable, Project Accounting, and an Assistant Controller

• Own WIP reporting, job cost tracking, forecasting, and margin analysis across all active projects

• Review and oversee progress billings, subcontractor billings, and holdback management

• Partner closely with Project Managers to ensure accurate cost control and financial performance monitoring

• Provide accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting

• Support executive leadership by streamlining processes and relieving operational financial bottlenecks created by company growth

• Strengthen internal controls, policies, and financial procedures to support continued expansion

• Oversee cash flow management and forecasting across the project portfolio

• Ensure compliance with all applicable accounting standards, tax regulations, and reporting requirements

• Collaborate cross-functionally to improve operational efficiency between finance and project teams

• Contribute strategically to the company’s continued growth and scalability

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven Senior Financial Controller who enjoys being close to the projects, building strong teams, and playing a meaningful role in a growing commercial construction organization.