Job Title: Financial Controller / Construction Bookkeeper
Company Name: Established Construction Company
Location: Abbotsford, BC (In-Person)
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: $60,000 – $80,000 per year (Based on experience and execution)
Own the Numbers. Guard the Cash. Run the Engine.
This isn’t a passive data-entry role. Our construction firm is a fast-growing, high-performance company, and we need an exceptional, sharp Financial Controller / Bookkeeper to step in, take absolute ownership of the accounting department, and protect our financial health.
We do not micromanage—and we don't have time to hand-hold. We need a self-directed professional who takes complete ownership of their space. You are someone who thinks steps ahead, anticipates needs, and handles the details before ownership even has to ask. When we aren't around, we shouldn't have to wonder what you're working on; we should know the department is running flawlessly because you are driving it.
If you are relentless about accuracy, fiercely accountable, and strong enough to handle a fast-paced construction environment—this desk is built for you.
What You’ll Own & Control
- Balance the Books: Maintain flawless financial records.
- CRA, Tax & Compliance Mastery: Take full ownership of government remittances, strict payroll tax management, GST filing, and maintaining pristine, audit-ready records. You know CRA regulations inside and out.
- Full-Cycle Accounting: Manage A/P, A/R, payroll, complex journal entries, and accurate monthly/annual reconciliations.
- Collections & Cashflow Discipline: Follow up on outstanding accounts firmly, confidently, and professionally. You are friendly but persistent—always respectful, but relentless about never letting company money slip through the cracks.
- Job Costing & Construction Analytics: Track project budgets, analyze project-driven financials, and ensure overall profitability is crystal clear.
- Reporting & Strategy: Deliver sharp, timely cash-flow reports, budget-to-actual variations, and actionable financial insights directly to ownership.
Your Authority
You will be trusted to run the day-to-day financial operations. While ownership collaborates on big-picture strategic decisions.
What You Bring
- Absolute Independence: You never wait around for the "next task." You see what needs to be done, prioritize it, and execute seamlessly without direction.
- Construction or Trades Background (Non-Negotiable): You deeply understand job costing, progress draws, and project-driven financials.
- 5–10+ Years of Proven Experience: A rock-solid track record in full-cycle bookkeeping or acting as a controller.
- Assertive, Professional Communication: You are comfortable making daily calls with confidence, authority, and poise.
- Tech Savvy: Strong proficiency in QuickBooks Online and standard construction management software.
What Others Say About You“They don’t miss a single detail.” “Once they own a department, it gets done right, on time, and without supervision.” “Firm but fair—clients and vendors respect them because they are clear and professional.” “Our books and compliance have never been cleaner.”
Why Join Us?
- Autonomy: You will run the accounting department day-to-day, trusted to make decisions and build systems.
- Impact: Your precision directly shapes our stability, profitability, and growth.
- Elite Team: Join a crew of high-performers who expect excellence and deliver it.
- Respect: You will be valued as the vital professional who keeps the foundation strong.
Benefits & Schedule
- Health and Dental Care
- Paid Time Off
- On-site Parking
- Weekends and Statutory Holidays off (Mon–Fri schedule)
Ready to Step Up?
If you’re a sharp, relentless financial professional who completely owns their department, stays three steps ahead, and wants to run a clean desk, let’s talk.
Apply now with your resume.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00-$80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Abbotsford, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Currently located in Abbotsford, Langley or Chilliwack.
- Are you fully comfortable managing CRA compliance, payroll tax, and GST filings completely independently?
Experience:
- CRA compliance: 5 years (required)
- payroll tax: 5 years (required)
- GST filings: 5 years (required)
- Construction Bookkeeping: 5 years (required)
- Quickbooks Online: 5 years (required)
- Bookkeeping in Canada: 5 years (required)
- Bookkeeping/Controller: 5 years (required)
Language:
- English fluently (required)
Location:
- Abbotsford, BC (preferred)
Work Location: In person
