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Controller – Construction OperationsNPAworldwide • Niagara Falls, Niagara Region, CA
Controller – Construction Operations

Controller – Construction Operations

NPAworldwide • Niagara Falls, Niagara Region, CA
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

As Controller, you will own accounting and financial reporting for a multi-site Construction group and act as a hands-on finance leader who is visible, trusted, and engaged with the business. This role is built for someone who enjoys being out in the operation, not just reviewing results after the fact.

Top Reasons to Join

  • You’ll Be a True Business Partner — Not a Back-Office Accountant. This role is built for someone who wants to be in the business, not reacting after the fact. You'll work closely with operational leaders, spend time on-site, and influence decisions that impact real projects, real teams, and real infrastructure. Your work will be visible, valued, and used.
  • A Well-Rounded Total Rewards Package (That’s Often Missed in This Market). Beyond a Competitive Base Salary, This Role Includes : 10% incentive bonus, Employer-funded pension (6% after one year - no employee contribution required), ~ $11,000 annual car allowance, Day-1 health benefits, a realistic hybrid model after onboarding.

Taken together, this is a material step up in overall value for the right candidate.

What Youll Be Responsible For

Financial Leadership

  • Own monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting for the Construction group
  • Deliver clear variance analysis, risk identification, and actionable insights
  • Maintain accuracy and integrity of general and subsidiary ledgers
  • Prepare year-end working papers and support audited financial statements
  • Planning & Controls

  • Lead budgeting, forecasting, and planning processes
  • Strengthen and maintain internal controls
  • Ensure accurate construction data within the ERP environment
  • Operations Partnership

  • Build strong relationships with operational leaders
  • Spend time on-site understanding how the business runs
  • Participate in operational, financial, and leadership meetings
  • Act as a financial partner - not a desk-bound reviewer
  • Compliance

  • Prepare corporate tax filings and regulatory submissions (T5, T5018)
  • Complete annual contractor rating and regulatory reporting
  • Ensure compliance with applicable standards
  • People Leadership

  • Lead, coach, and develop two direct reports
  • Set expectations, provide feedback, and raise the quality bar
  • Be visible, approachable, and invested in your teams success
  • What Success Looks Like in the First 6 Months

  • Operations trust you and bring you in early
  • Your team is confident, supported, and delivering strong work
  • You understand the construction business well enough to challenge assumptions
  • Reporting is accurate, timely, and decision-ready
  • You’re viewed as part of the leadership team, not just finance
  • Qualifications

  • CPA designation
  • 7-10 years of progressive accounting experience
  • Proven people leadership experience
  • Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, analysis, reporting)
  • Comfort with driving, site visits, and monthly travel to Hanover
  • Valid Ontario G drivers licence
  • This is not a desk-only or remote-first role.
  • Assets (Nice to Have)

  • Construction or project-based accounting
  • Manufacturing or asset-intensive environments
  • ERP experience (Oracle an asset; training provided)
  • Industry background is less important than leadership mindset and comfort being in the field.
  • Why Is This a Great Opportunity

  • Base salary : $100,000 - $125,000
  • Annual incentive bonus : 10%
  • Employer-funded pension : 6% after one year
  • Car allowance : ~$11,000 annually (paid as cash)
  • Health benefits from Day 1
  • Paid volunteer days
  • Long-term stability in a privately held, multi-generational organization
  • Final Word

  • This Role Is Best Suited For a CPA Who : Enjoys being close to the business; Is energized by people leadership; Is comfortable traveling as part of their role - Monthly visits to Hanover, ON office; Wants visibility, trust, and long-term stability
  • If you’re looking for a highly remote, low-interaction role - this isn’t it.
  • If you want to be in the business, not just reporting on it - this could be an excellent fit.
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