We are seeking a
Finance Controller to support our team at Tarkett Sports. Based at Classic Turf in Woodbury and reporting to the Finance Director of Tracks & Courts, you will partner directly with operational leaders to help build and strengthen the accounting & finance function. This is a high-ownership role focused on creating structure, improving visibility, and establishing finance as a trusted business partner across the organization.
What you'll do:Build and Own the Accounting Foundation
Establishing the basics with discipline and ownership:
• Build and lead a structured month-end close process from the ground up
• Build internal accounting capabilities and reduce reliance on external firm support over time
• Own bank reconciliations, account reconciliations, journal entries, and accruals
• Implement and maintain WIP / deferred revenue accounting across all open construction projects
• Maintain cost sheets on a rolling basis to ensure real-time project visibility
• Always maintain audit-ready documentation and organized workpapers
• Maintain compliance with IFRS and corporate accounting policies
Drive Real-Time Project Financial Visibility
• Track and report WIP, job costs, billings, and revenue recognition across active projects
• Partner with operational leaders to ensure job coding and cost allocations are accurate
• Proactively identify cost overruns, billing gaps, and margin risks early in the project lifecycle
• Build and maintain project-level reporting that gives a clear picture of where each job stands
Introduce Forecasting, Budgeting & Business Partnership
• Build and maintain a monthly forecasting cadence (Sales & EBIT)
• Lead the annual budgeting process, from project pipeline to overhead and labor planning
• Prepare and present management reporting that supports informed decision-making
• Communicate financial insights clearly to operational and leadership teams
• Support Group / Corporate consolidation and reporting requirements as needed
Operational Finance & Day-to-Day Support
• Collaborate closely with the owners on billing processes, cash activities, and collections
• Resolve issues early and escalate with context and potential solutions
• Support internal and external audit requirements and year-end close
• Respond to ad-hoc requests from the Finance Director and corporate teams
What you need for success:- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 5+ years of of financial controlling experience in the construction industry
- Construction accounting is non-negotiable, you must understand job costing, WIP schedules, percentage-of-completion, and project-based revenue recognition
- Comfortable operating in a fast-moving, high-accountability entrepreneurial environment where priorities can shift quickly
- Able to build trust and credibility with operational leaders and owners across different working styles and personalities
- Confident communicator who can stay composed under pressure, navigate difficult conversations professionally, and drive issues to resolution
- Highly proficient in Excel; comfortable learning new ERP and BI tools like Power BI
- Pragmatic and solutions-oriented, able to balance structure and control with business realities when building and formalizing processes
- Experience supporting internal or external audits
- Deadline-disciplined and self-managing
What you can expect:- A culture built on teamwork, respect, and entrepreneurial spirit
- Leadership that invests in your growth and career development
- Opportunities to take on new challenges, cross-train, and expand your skillset
- Recognition and rewards for your contributions and achievements
- A fast-paced, sports-driven environment where your work makes an impact
Sounds like your kind of team?If you're ready to bring your passion and talent to a company that champions your future, we want to hear from you. Apply now and start your next chapter with a company that plays to win!
What We Offer- Hybrid work option*
- Benefits that go beyond the basics
- Matching contribution retirement savings plan
- Learning & development program
- EAP program + family
- Generous holiday schedule available
*If applicable
Responsible Manufacturing - Protecting Our Planet for the Future- EcoVadis Platinum Medal - recognizing top 1% global performance in sustainability excellence.
- Goal Zero - commitment to diverting job site and manufacturing waste from landfill.
- Industry-leading manufacturing systems certified to ISO 9001 (quality), ISO 14001 (environmental), and ISO 45001 (health & safety).
- Leading recycling and material regeneration through two owned and operated facilities.