Controller / Director of Finance

About the Company

Our client specializes in construction management. They are looking for a Controller / Director of Finance to join their team!

Why Work Here

· Senior Finance leader opportunity with a dynamic, fast-growing company in the construction industry.

· Opportunity to shape strategy, optimize operations, and sit at the table with executive leadership.

· Fast-track career progression, with a defined path to a CFO position.

About the Opportunity

· Lead the full-cycle accounting and financial reporting functions across multiple operating entities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.

· Manage the month-end and year-end close processes, including preparation and analysis of financial statements, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.

· Oversee all core accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger management, and cash management.

· Direct project accounting activities, including job costing, work-in-progress (WIP) reporting, revenue recognition, and project profitability analysis.

· Partner with project managers and operational leaders to provide financial insights, improve project reporting, and support informed decision-making.

· Lead the annual budgeting process and ongoing forecasting activities, including maintaining accurate cash flow projections and financial performance models.

· Prepare financial analysis, key performance metrics, and reporting packages for senior leadership to support strategic and operational decisions.

· Identify and implement process improvements, automation opportunities, and system enhancements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.

· Strengthen financial controls, policies, and procedures while driving continuous improvement across accounting and finance operations.

· Optimize data flow and reporting between accounting and project management systems to improve visibility into project and company performance.

· Collaborate with external accounting partners, advisors, and service providers to support regulatory compliance and reporting requirements.

· Help build and scale the organization's future-state finance function, serving as a trusted business partner to executive leadership during a period of growth.

About You

· CPA designated.

· 6+ years of progressive accounting experience.

· Management level experience.

· Strong job costing and project accounting background (Construction industry experience is highly preferred)

· Well-rounded skillset (Accounting/Reporting, FP&A, Strategy).

Salary Range

$140,000 - $200,000/year

How to Apply

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This position for employment is for a current vacancy with Vaco/Highspring’s client. You must currently reside within the Greater Calgary Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.