We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead the financial oversight of our operations in Kitchener- Waterloo, Ontario. This position is centred on balance sheet integrity, cash flow management, and contract-related financial reporting within a project-driven environment. The successful candidate will work closely with project managers, contract administration, and external partners to support sound financial decisions, strengthen controls, and deliver accurate forecasting and analysis.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee financial reporting related to contracts and work-in-progress activity, ensuring project status information is accurate, timely, and useful for decision-making.

• Monitor holdbacks, liens, and deferred revenue across active and completed projects, maintaining strong control over contract-related balance sheet accounts.

• Lead budgeting and forecasting activities in collaboration with project managers and contract administration teams to support operational planning and financial performance.

• Maintain a strong focus on balance sheet accuracy and cash flow visibility by reviewing reconciliations, identifying risks, and recommending corrective action where needed.

• Provide financial oversight within a detailed job-costing environment, using available systems and data flows to validate reporting and support cost control.

• Coordinate with external stakeholders such as banks, insurers, legal counsel, tax advisors, and review engagement partners on financial and contractual matters.

• Support negotiations and financial review of third-party agreements, including banking, insurance, benefits, and technology-related contracts.

• Prepare ad hoc financial analysis and reporting to assist leadership with planning, risk assessment, and business decisions.

• At least 5 years of progressive experience in accounting or finance, including leadership responsibilities in a Controller or similar role.

• Strong knowledge of accounting functions, financial reporting, and balance sheet management within a project-based or contract-driven business.

• Demonstrated experience with budgeting, forecasting, and working collaboratively with operational leaders on financial planning.

• Ability to analyze cash flow, deferred revenue, holdbacks, and other contract-related financial items with a high degree of accuracy.

• Proficiency in financial systems and reporting tools, with the ability to understand how transactional data moves through an ERP environment.

• Experience preparing ad hoc financial analysis and presenting findings clearly to internal and external stakeholders.

• Sound judgement and professionalism when working with third parties such as auditors, banks, insurers, legal advisors, and tax professionals.

This role is in-office 5 days per week.

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