Group Controller | Build the Finance Function of Tomorrow
Muskoka, Ontario | Hybrid | Full-Time | Must be willing to relocate
Imagine joining a company where the next five years will be bigger than the previous fifty.
We're partnering with a very respected and growing construction and real estate development groups to find an exceptional Controller to oversee the accounting function of their groups of companies.
This isn't your typical Controller role.
You'll join a diversified organization with multiple developments underway, a newly implemented cloud ERP platform, and a leadership team embracing AI and automation, this is a rare opportunity to help build a best-in-class finance function while working alongside entrepreneurial owners and an accomplished CFO.
If you're looking for a role where your ideas matter, technology is embraced, and your career can grow alongside the business, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.
Why You'll Love This Opportunity
- Join an established, organization with more than 50 years of success and an exciting growth trajectory.
- Play a key leadership role during a transformational period, supporting multiple operating companies and major development projects.
- Help shape the future of finance through AI, automation, and a newly implemented cloud-based ERP system.
- Work directly with ownership and executive leadership on strategic business decisions.
- Hybrid work arrangements available.
- Competitive compensation, performance bonus, and comprehensive benefits.
About the Role
Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, the Controller will lead the controllership function across multiple operating businesses while serving as the financial steward for an expanding organization.
This is a highly visible, hands-on leadership role responsible for financial reporting, project accounting, process improvement, ERP optimization, and supporting executive decision-making.
You'll collaborate closely with finance, operations, and project leadership while helping modernize accounting processes through automation and AI.
What You'll Be Doing
Lead Financial Operations
- Own the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close across multiple entities.
- Prepare consolidated financial statements, management reporting, dashboards, and key performance metrics.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial analysis.
- Coordinate external audits and tax compliance.
Drive Technology & Process Improvement
- Become the internal expert and champion for the organization's newly implemented cloud ERP.
- Identify opportunities to automate manual accounting processes.
- Help introduce AI solutions that improve efficiency and reduce repetitive work.
- Continuously improve reporting accuracy, workflows, and financial controls.
Support Construction & Development Operations
- Oversee project costing, work-in-progress accounting, progress billings, and holdbacks.
- Partner with Project Managers to monitor profitability and project performance.
- Support accounting for major residential and commercial development projects.
- Ensure accurate capitalization of project costs and inventory.
Strengthen Financial Controls
- Manage multi-entity accounting, consolidations, and intercompany transactions.
- Oversee reconciliations, fixed assets, inventory, financing, payroll integrations, and indirect tax reporting.
- Maintain accurate financial data and ensure compliance with Canadian accounting standards.
Be a Strategic Business Partner
- Work directly with senior leaders and decision makers on financial planning and strategic initiatives.
- Support acquisitions, integrations, and other special projects.
- Provide meaningful financial insights that help drive business decisions.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who combines technical accounting expertise with business curiosity and a desire to continuously improve.
You bring:
- CPA designation (or equivalent) preferred
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Experience managing month-end close and financial reporting
- Strong understanding of multi-entity accounting and consolidations
- ERP experience and enthusiasm for technology
- Construction, manufacturing, development, or project-based accounting experience is highly valued
- Financial modelling and analytical capabilities
- Excellent communication skills with the confidence to partner with senior leadership
- An interest in AI, automation, and modern finance practices
What Success Looks Like
You'll know you're succeeding when:
- Financial reporting is consistently accurate and timely.
- Leadership has clear visibility into project profitability and business performance.
- Finance processes become increasingly automated and efficient.
- Operations and finance work seamlessly together.
- Technology enables better decision-making across the organization.
A Career Opportunity That Doesn't Come Along Often
This is far more than a Controller position.
It's an opportunity to help build the finance infrastructure of an organization experiencing unprecedented growth while working directly alongside entrepreneurial leaders who value innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
If you're looking for a role where you can make a lasting impact, embrace new technology, and grow your career with a thriving business, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply in confidence today.
*Relocation is required if you are not in the area, this is not a remote position*
*Short-term accommodations can be arranged*
Work Location: In person
