Job Title: Financial Controller

Location: Halifax Nova Scotia

Employment Type: Full-Time

Reports To: CFO / CEO

Job Summary:

The Financial Controller is responsible for overseeing all financial and accounting operations of the company, with a strong emphasis on financial management, project costing, budgeting, and regulatory compliance. This role plays a critical part in guiding financial strategy and ensuring the company’s fiscal health and performance.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Management & Reporting

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with Canadian GAAP/ASPE.
• Manage and oversee all accounting functions including A/P, A/R, payroll, bank reconciliations, and general ledger entries.
• Conduct monthly project cost reviews and variance analysis against budgets.

Project & Job Costing

• Develop and maintain project-specific financial models and forecasts.
• Work closely with project managers and estimators to track job costs and profitability.
• Monitor contract billing, change orders, and work-in-progress (WIP) schedules.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead the annual budgeting process and provide ongoing forecasting updates.
• Track key KPIs related to margin, overhead recovery, cash flow, and project performance.

Compliance & Internal Controls

• Ensure compliance with CRA tax regulations and industry-specific reporting.
• Oversee year-end audit and liaison with external accountants and auditors.
• Implement and maintain robust internal control systems.

Leadership & Strategy

• Support executive leadership with strategic financial planning and risk assessment.
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff and support cross-functional financial training.
• Provide financial insights to help guide project bids, expansion, and investments.

Qualifications:

• CPA designation (or in progress) required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 5–7 years of accounting experience, preferably in the construction or real estate development sector.
• Strong knowledge of construction accounting standards (percentage of completion method, holdbacks, bonding).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.

Skills & Competencies:

• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact with project managers, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation:

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Bonus eligibility based on company performance.
• Benefits package including health, dental, RRSP matching, and vacation.