Financial Controller

Adecco is currently hiring a Controller for a full-time permanent opportunity in Mississauga, ON. This role is ideal for an experienced CPA with a strong background in construction or general contracting who brings extensive expertise in project cost accounting, financial reporting, forecasting, and operational finance.

In this position, you will serve as a key financial leader, partnering closely with Project Managers, Estimators, and senior leadership to strengthen profitability, financial controls, and operational decision-making. You will oversee the organization's financial reporting and project accounting functions while driving improvements to systems, processes, and financial visibility across the business.

• Salary: $130,000 - $140,000 per year

• Location: Mississauga, ON

• Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent

• Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly and quarterly financial close processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting of P&L, balance sheet, Work-in-Progress (WIP), and cash flow statements.

• Oversee all project cost accounting activities, including budgeting, progress billings, holdbacks, and change orders.

• Drive accuracy and accountability in Estimate at Completion (EAC) forecasting and WIP reviews.

• Partner with Project Managers, Estimators, operations teams, and leadership to strengthen forecasting, margin tracking, and financial decision-making.

• Oversee accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and cash management while maintaining strong internal controls and process discipline.

• Lead the annual budgeting process and rolling forecasts, connecting project backlog and the bid pipeline to overall financial planning.

• Take ownership of the Jonas Premier ERP system and identify opportunities to standardize data, automate reporting, and improve financial processes.

• Develop dashboards and reporting tools that provide actionable financial and operational insights.

• Ensure financial systems, reporting, and controls remain accurate, timely, and aligned with strategic business objectives.

• Coach and mentor the finance team while promoting collaboration, professional development, accountability, and clear performance expectations.

• Represent Finance within the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), ensuring scorecards, Rocks, and Issues Lists contribute to meaningful business results.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen the financial and operational performance of the organization.

Requirements

• Must be eligible to work and reside in Canada.

• CPA designation required, with CA, CGA, or CMA designation preferred.

• 7 to 10+ years of relevant experience within construction or general contracting.

• Strong experience with job costing, Work-in-Progress (WIP), and revenue recognition.

• Deep understanding of ASPE/GAAP accounting principles.

• Strong knowledge of progress billing, change management, subcontractor compliance, and bonding and insurance requirements.

• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including Power Query and PivotTables.

• Strong ERP systems experience; Jonas Premier experience is considered an asset.

• Strong financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and project accounting capabilities.

• Demonstrated ability to improve financial systems, controls, reporting processes, and operational visibility.

• Proven leadership and mentoring skills with the ability to develop and support a high-performing finance team.

• Collaborative and hands-on approach with the ability to partner effectively with operations, project teams, and senior leadership.

• High level of integrity, accountability, and ownership.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to remain composed under pressure.

Interested in this position? Apply now! Our dynamic recruitment team looks forward to helping you take the next step in your career.

At Adecco, our purpose is simple: to make the future work for everyone. We live our values, Passion, Collaboration, Inclusion, Courage, and Customer-Centricity, by fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated and every voice matters. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and identities. Together, we are shaping a future that works for everyone.

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