Financial Controller
Job Overview
Position: Financial Controller
Location: Vancouver, BC
Salary Range: $125-$145,000K + Benefits, Bonus
Industry: Construction
Company Overview:
Our client is a Western Canada based real estate development and construction firm focused on rental and multi-family residential projects across British Columbia and Alberta, with a strong commitment to sustainable, community-oriented development.
About the Role
The Financial Controller will provide hands-on leadership across the organization’s corporate and project accounting functions and serve as a key financial partner to executive leadership. This role is ideal for a strong people leader with deep construction accounting experience who thrives in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a team of 5+ accounting professionals, overseeing both corporate and project accounting functions
- Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for multiple entities and construction projects
- Ensure compliance with lender, bonding, CMHC, tax, and statutory reporting requirements
- Lead ERP, payroll, and financial systems implementations and integrations (Procore, Sage ERP, ADP)
- Prepare and review monthly cash flow forecasts and present results in regular finance meetings
- Oversee corporate tax filings, GST returns, payroll processing, and working papers
- Review and manage project accounting deliverables, including cost-at-completion reports, loan draws, and project control sheets
- Manage AP and AR processes, including progress billings, payment approvals, reconciliations, and intercompany balances
- Proactively identify financial and project-related risks and implement mitigation strategies
- Ensure strong internal controls, policies, and procedures are in place and continuously improved
- Support executive leadership with financial analysis, tax planning, and special projects
About You
- CPA designation with strong technical accounting and financial leadership experience
- Background in construction, development, or project-based environments
- Proven experience leading teams and partnering with senior leadership
- Strong systems knowledge and experience implementing accounting/ERP tools
- Detail-oriented, proactive, and solutions-focused communicator
This is a high-growth opportunity within a supportive and collaborative environment!
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