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.