Job Description

Controller - Construction Group (Multi-Entity)

Reports To:

CEO

About the Role

We are seeking a

hands-on Controller

to take full ownership of the financial operations across a growing

multi-entity construction group

. This role is responsible for

intercompany accounting, job costing, inventory control, and financial reporting

.

This is a

build-and-fix role

, not a passive reporting position.

Key Responsibilities

Multi-Entity & Intercompany Accounting

Manage all intercompany transactions, reconciliations, and eliminations Implement

monthly internal billing with markup rules

Maintain clean intercompany AR/AP

Project & Job Costing

Implement and enforce job costing by project and cost code Ensure proper allocation of materials, labor, freight, and overhead Produce

accurate gross margin by project

Inventory Control

Own inventory valuation, transfers, and reconciliations Implement SKU-level tracking and cycle counts Ensure system inventory matches physical inventory Control COGS and shrinkage

Financial Close & Reporting

Own the month-end close across multiple companies Deliver: Income Statements Balance Sheets Cash Flow Reports Project Gross Margin Reports Inventory Valuation Reports Maintain full bank, CC, AP/AR reconciliations

Systems, Controls & Compliance

Optimize QuickBooks or ERP systems Build SOPs and internal approval controls Support tax filings, year-end review/audit, and CRA compliance

Success Metrics (First 6-12 Months)

Clean close within 10 business days Automated intercompany billing Inventory accuracy above 98% Fully reliable job costing and margin reporting Zero year-end accounting cleanup

Required Qualifications

7+ years in senior accounting or Controller role

Construction experience required

Multi-entity accounting experience Strong inventory and job-costing background Advanced QuickBooks or ERP experience High ownership mindset and ability to work directly with ownership

This Role Is NOT For

Bookkeepers only Tax-only accountants Passive reviewers Anyone uncomfortable with cleaning up real-world accounting systems

Why Join Us

You will be building the

financial backbone of a fast-scaling construction group

with direct visibility and impact on:

Profitability Cash flow Risk control Long-term scalability
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $73,698.58-$133,006.58 per year

Benefits:

Dental care Extended health care On-site parking
Work Location: In person