Controller

Robert Half

  • Hamilton, ON
  • $100,000-130,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Job Description:Are you ready to elevate your career in accounting within a dynamic and innovative environment? Our Hamilton client is a publicly traded company where your contributions shape the future of the industry. We are seeking a motivated Controller to lead and transform accounting processes, mentor a talented finance team, and drive operational excellence across all business units. Please note this role is 100% onsite (for at least the first year).What You'll Do
  • Drive Excellence: Oversee key accounting processes, including AP, AR, job costing, cost accounting, and project profitability reporting, ensuring accuracy and adherence to internal controls
  • Streamline & Automate: Innovate and refine workflows by streamlining and automating internal processes, enhancing both efficiency and accuracy
  • Mentor Future Leaders: Lead, support, and train the finance team to perform at their highest potential, fostering professional growth and ensuring the integrity of the reporting cycle
  • Guide Decision-Making: Uncover actionable insights and trends through financial analyses to drive operational improvements across projects and business units
  • Build Best Practices: Collaborate with the VP of Finance and key stakeholders to create standardized accounting practices that improve efficiency and establish benchmarks for success
  • Deliver Results: Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting packages, including forecasts, budgets, and variance analyses, with accuracy and timeliness
Your Contribution to the Team
  • Leadership That Inspires: Provide mentorship and coaching to team members while promoting their professional development and resourcefulness
  • Compliance & Accuracy: Ensure financial reporting aligns with ASPE and IFRS frameworks, anticipating changes to standards and implementing necessary adjustments
  • Data-Driven Insights: Create key performance indicator (KPI) reports, variance analyses, and work-in-process updates to support business intelligence for leadership decisions
  • Relationship Management: Liaise with internal stakeholders and external auditors, fostering effective communication and collaboration across departments
What is in it for You?
  • Career Growth: Unlock new opportunities to expand your expertise while building a deeper understanding of construction accounting and public operations at scale
  • Innovative Work Environment: Be part of a company that values creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement
  • Supportive Leadership: Work closely with a VP Finance and an empowered team committed to shared success
  • Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, bonus, full health benefits, RRSP match, share purchase plan, merit-based growth opportunities, flexibility, and a positive team culture
Requirements:We're looking for someone who:
  • Holds a CPA designation or equivalent, with a solid understanding of ASPE and IFRS frameworks
  • Has 5+ years of relevant experience in accounting management within the construction or manufacturing industries
  • Thrives in a fast-paced environment and is skilled at balancing attention to detail with big-picture problem-solving
  • Demonstrates excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
  • Is passionate about using innovation and technology to improve accounting processes and systems

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