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Controller

Job Overview

Position: Controller

Location: Richmond, BC
Industry: Construction / Design-Build General Contracting

Salary: $140-155,000K

About the Company

Our client is a well-established General Contractor in the Commercial Construction, Design/Build arena with decades of experience delivering complex commercial and industrial construction projects. The organization has built a strong reputation for quality, collaboration, and long-term client partnerships across sectors such as industrial, commercial, aviation, and recreational infrastructure.

As the business continues to grow, they are seeking a Controller to lead the finance function and partner closely with operations to support project performance and strategic expansion.

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on, ambitious finance leader to step into a key role within a growing construction organization.

The ideal candidate is hungry, entrepreneurial, and solutions-oriented — a leader who enjoys rolling up their sleeves, building processes, mentoring a team, and bringing forward new ideas to improve financial operations.

This role will work closely with senior leadership and operations to help drive project profitability, financial discipline, and long-term business growth.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the full-cycle accounting and financial reporting process including month-end, year-end, and financial statement preparation.
  • Oversee construction accounting processes, including job costing, work-in-progress (WIP) reporting, and percentage-of-completion accounting.
  • Partner closely with project managers and operational leaders to monitor project financial performance and support decision-making.
  • Develop and enhance financial processes, internal controls, and reporting frameworks to support operational efficiency.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team while fostering a strong performance-driven culture.
  • Prepare budgets, forecasts, and financial analysis to support strategic planning.
  • Manage relationships with external auditors, lenders, and advisors.
  • Provide financial insight and recommendations to senior leadership on profitability, cost management, and growth initiatives.

The Ideal Candidate

  • CPA designation (CA preferred)
  • Background in public accounting (Big 4 or mid-sized firm preferred)
  • Construction industry experience required, including job costing and project accounting
  • Proven leadership capability with experience mentoring or managing staff
  • Highly hands-on and comfortable working in a fast-paced operational environment
  • Strong communication and business partnering skills
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with a desire to grow with the business and make a meaningful impact

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

  • Opportunity to step into a leadership finance role within a growing construction company
  • High level of exposure to operations and executive leadership
  • Ability to implement ideas and build scalable processes
  • Strong potential for long-term career growth as the company continues to expand

Looking to interview and hire immediately!

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