Burlington On Financial controller Jobs – 23 Openings This Week

Financial Controller (Construction) & Capital Projects
Pearle Hospitality Inc. —Burlington, ON
- From $125,000 a year
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- Bachelor's
- Team management
- Wellness program
- Paid time off
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Manager, Canada Controllership (Accounting, Tax & Controls)
Sodexo Canada Ltd —Hamilton, ON
- $95,000–$115,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- Research
- Contracts
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9d
Accounting Manager
Lawlor Safety —Hamilton, ON
- $75,000–$100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Finance
- Organizational skills
- Employee assistance program
- Life insurance
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8d
Financial Controller
Russell Alexander Collaborative Family Lawyers —Ontario
- $70,000–$150,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Data analysis skills
- Finance
- Analysis skills
- Dental care
- Paid time off
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13d
Controller - 6-8 Month Contract
Vaco LLC —Mississauga, ON
- $65–$70 an hour
- Contract
- Finance
- Bachelor's
- Team management
- Dental care
- Vision care
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2d
Corporate Finance Controller
International Motors Canada —Hamilton, ON
- $150,000–$190,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Inventory control
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
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Manager, Accounting
Liberty Utilities —Oakville, ON
- $107,000–$155,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor's
- Team management
- Budgeting
- Employee assistance program
Project Cost Controller
Westinghouse Electric Company —Burlington, ON
- $106,000–$132,500 a year
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Finance
- Bachelor's
- Dental care
- Tuition reimbursement
Manager, Cost Controller
Alvarez & Marsal —Oakville, ON
- $140,000–$180,000 a year
- Microsoft Excel
- Engineering
- Finance
Performance Controller
Siemens Energy —Oakville, ON
- $87,000–$124,000 a year
- Immediate opening
- Finance
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's
- Profit sharing
- Paid time off
13d
Manager, Cost Controller
Alvarez and Marsal —Oakville, ON
- $140,000–$180,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Engineering
- Finance
Senior Controller
Da-Lee —Hamilton, ON
- $140,000–$160,000 a year
- Full-time
- Heavy lifting
- ERP systems
- Continuous improvement
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2d
Controller, Supreme Motors
Supreme Motors —Mississauga, ON
- $65,000–$80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Data analysis skills
- Team management
- Mentoring
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7d
Controller
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions —Burlington, ON
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Designated paid holidays
Assistant Financial Controller (7 month Fixed Term Contract)
Rotork —Mississauga, ON
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Time management
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Accounting & Business Process Manager
INCOM Manufacturing Group —Ancaster, ON
- $110,000–$125,000 a year
- Full-time
- ERP systems
- Continuous improvement
- Team management
- Paid time off
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Automotive Financial Controller
Northern Roads Auto Group —Mississauga, ON
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Supervising experience
- Continuous improvement
- Dental care
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1h
Cost Controller (HaLRT)
Aecon Group —Hamilton, ON
- Engineering
- Finance
- Continuous improvement
- Tuition reimbursement
Accounting Manager
HUB International —Oakville, ON
- $95,000–$120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Research
- Finance
- Project management
- Disability insurance
- Paid time off
13d
CONTROLLER
Finlink Group —Hamilton, ON
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Data analysis skills
- Analysis skills
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Financial Controller (Construction) & Capital Projects

Pearle Hospitality Inc. -
Burlington, ON

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
From $125,000 a year

Qualifications

Cost management
Financial forecasting
Budgeting and forecasting
Accounts payable
Supplier management experience
ERP systems
Financial management report preparation
Cost control
Cash flow forecasting
Chartered Professional Accountant
Bachelor's
Stakeholder coordination
Team management
Construction budget and schedule tracking
Accounting
Risk management
Liquidity management
Vendor relationship management
Contracts
Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (ASPE)
Cash management
Training & development
Accounting
Stakeholder relationship building
Stakeholder management

Full job description

Position Summary

The Controller- Construction & Capital Projects is responsible for the end-to-end financial management, accounting, reporting, compliance, and control of the Company's capital expansion and construction activities. This role will lead the full accounting lifecycle of major construction and infrastructure projects, ensuring accurate financial reporting, effective cash management, regulatory compliance, cost control, and timely project funding.

The Controller will partner closely with executive leadership, operations, project management, procurement, legal, external auditors, lenders, consultants, and construction contractors to ensure financial stewardship of significant capital investments. The role requires deep expertise in construction accounting, project costing, contract administration, progress draw management, taxation, internal controls, and treasury management within a growing Canadian organization.

Key Responsibilities

Construction Project Accounting & Financial Management

Lead the full-cycle accounting function for all capital construction and expansion projects.
Develop and maintain project accounting structures, cost codes, and job cost reporting frameworks.
Monitor project budgets, commitments, contingencies, and actual expenditures.
Ensure accurate capitalization of project costs in accordance with ASPE.
Track projects cost by project, phase, contractor
Perform monthly project cost accruals and work-in-progress accounting.
Analyze variances between budget, forecast, commitments, and actual spending.
Prepare detailed project financial reports for executive leadership and project stakeholders.
Support project closeout, asset capitalization, and transition to fixed asset accounting.

Draw Management & Lender Reporting

Lead the preparation, submission, and administration of construction financing draws.
Coordinate draw packages with project managers, contractors, lenders, quantity surveyors, and consultants.
Validate supporting documentation including invoices, statutory declarations, lien waivers, progress reports, and certifications.
Ensure timely collection of lender advances and reimbursement requests.
Maintain draw schedules and cash flow forecasts.
Monitor compliance with lending agreements, debt covenants, and reporting requirements.
Act as the primary finance contract for project lenders and financial institutions.

Accounts Payable & Vendor Management

Oversee all construction-related accounts payable activities.
Ensure accurate coding and approval of invoices to appropriate construction projects and cost categories.
Monitor holdbacks and release of holdbacks in compliance with provincial construction lien legislation.
Manage payment schedules while optimizing working capital and preserving strong vendor relationships.
Implement controls to prevent duplicate payments, overbilling, and unauthorized expenditures.

Treasury & Cash Management

Develop and maintain detailed project cash flow forecasts.
Monitor daily cash positions and funding requirements.
Coordinate project financing activities with senior leadership and financial institutions.
Identify risks associated with project spending, cost overruns, and liquidity requirements.
Support strategic capital planning and long-range cash forecasting.

Financial Reporting

Prepare monthly and annual project financial statements and management reports.
Consolidate project financial information into corporate reporting packages.

Taxation & Regulatory Compliance

Ensure compliance with all federal and Ontario tax regulations.
Oversee GST/HST filings and recoveries related to construction activities.
Manage tax treatment of capital expenditures and asset capitalization.
Support corporate income tax reporting associated with major capital projects.

Contract Administration & Project Controls

Review construction contracts, change orders, purchase orders, and subcontractor agreements from a financial perspective.
Monitor change order financial impacts and budget implications.
Maintain commitment and contract registers.
Track contingencies, retainage/holdbacks, claims, and project exposures.
Work closely with project management teams to ensure timely reporting of cost impacts and risks.
Participate in project review meetings and capital steering committees.

Stakeholder Management

Collaborate with internal project managers, procurement teams, operations leaders, legal counsel, and executive management.
Establish strong working relationships with lenders, auditors, tax advisors, contractors, engineers, architects, and consultants.
Serve as a trusted financial advisor to project teams throughout the project lifecycle.
Communicate financial performance, risks, and opportunities to senior leadership.

Leadership & Team Development

Lead and develop construction accounting and finance personnel.
Establish performance expectations and training programs.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Support implementation and optimization of ERP and project accounting systems.

Working Conditions:

Work occurs in both office and active construction environments. This role will regularly travel between sites, work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, and interact with trades, consultants, and clients. Construction sites involve noise, dust, equipment movement, and changing conditions, requiring constant awareness. Office work includes meetings, coordination, and computer‑based tasks.

Projects and responsibilities extend across Southern Ontario, with site locations ranging from Elora to Niagara Falls.

Advantages to being part of The Pearle Hospitality Team:

Competitive wages
Discounts at all Pearle Hospitality properties (restaurants, hotels and spas)
Training and Development to support personal & professional growth
A fun place to work with an amazing team & company culture!

Vacancy Status Disclosure: This job posting is related to an existing vacancy.

Pearle Hospitality Inc. accommodates the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodation needs must be provided in advance. To discuss your needs, please contact the hiring manager.

Pay: From $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Discounted or free food
Employee assistance program
Life insurance
On-site parking
Paid time off
Vision care
Wellness program

Education:

Bachelor's Degree (required)

Experience:

Accounting: 10 years (required)
Draw Management : 4 years (required)
Construction Accounting: 5 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

CPA Designation (required)

Work Location: In person

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