Full Job Description
Accounting Controller
Industrial Maintenance & Construction Industry
Position Summary
The Accounting Controller will oversee day-to-day accounting operations and financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have experience in construction, industrial services, or other project-based accounting environments, along with strong leadership and analytical skills.
Reporting to the CFO, this role works closely with project controls and operations leadership to improve profitability, reporting accuracy, and overall financial performance across multiple projects and divisions.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Management & Reporting
• Prepare monthly and annual financial statements
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes
• Maintain general ledger accuracy and account reconciliations
• Develop and monitor budgets, forecasts, and projections
• Analyze financial performance and provide operational insights to management
• Prepare KPI and project profitability reporting
Job Costing & Project Accounting
• Oversee project accounting and job costing processes
• Support project teams with timely and accurate financial data
• Ensure accurate revenue recognition and percentage-of-completion reporting where applicable
• Review contract billing, progress draws, hold-backs, and change orders
Controls & Compliance
• Develop and maintain internal accounting controls and procedures
• Support continuous improvement of ERP/accounting systems and workflows
Qualifications
• CPA designation preferred
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of accounting leadership experience
• Experience in construction, industrial services, manufacturing, or project-based environments strongly preferred
Compensation & Benefits
• Salary range: $90,000-$175,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications
• Comprehensive benefits program
Location
Temiskaming Shores, Ontario
How to Apply
Submit resumes to www.wbmelback.bamboohr.com/careers
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.