Controller (CPA) – 6-12 Month Contract

3 weeks ago

Toronto, Canada Engineering Search Firm Inc Full time

Job Title: Controller (CPA) – 6- 12 Month Contract

Location: Downtown Toronto, Ontario

Industry: Construction & Real Estate

Contract Length: 6 months (potential extension)

Start Date: ASAP / Flexible

- 6-month contract with potential for extension

- Competitive hourly or daily rate (commensurate with experience).

- On-site work, based in Downtown Toronto (5 days).

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Controller (CPA) to join our team on a 6-month contract. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting leadership, proven experience in the construction and real estate sectors, and the ability to oversee full-cycle financial management for a growing organization. This role is based in our Downtown Toronto office and requires hands‑on involvement in operations, reporting, and process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

- Financial Management & Reporting

- Oversee full‑cycle accounting, month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close processes.

- Prepare and analyze financial statements, management reports, cash‑flow forecasts, and KPI dashboards.

- Ensure compliance with ASPE/IFRS and internal accounting policies.

- Manage budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.

- Construction & Real Estate Accounting

- Oversee project accounting, job costing, WIP reporting, and project margin analysis.

- Review and monitor project budgets, billings, progress draws, holdbacks, and subcontractor payments.

- Manage accounting for property portfolios including leases, capital expenditures, depreciation, and property operating costs.

- Leadership & Operations

- Supervise the accounting team; provide mentorship, coaching, and performance management.

- Manage external audits, tax filings, and banking relationships.

- Optimize accounting processes, internal controls, and financial systems.

- Support senior leadership with financial insights for decision‑making.

Contract Details

- 6‑month contract with potential for extension

- Competitive hourly or daily rate (commensurate with experience).

- 5 days on‑site work, based out of Downtown Toronto.

- CPA designation required (CPA CA, CMA, or CGA).

- 5–10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including Controller or Senior Manager roles.

- Direct experience in construction (WIP, job costing) and real‑estate accounting.

- Strong understanding of ASPE/IFRS, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.

- Proficiency with accounting/ERP systems; Yardi a must.

- Advanced Excel skills; strong analytical and problem‑solving ability.

- Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

- CPA designation (CPA CA, CMA, or CGA).

- 5–10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including Controller or Senior Manager roles.

- Experience in construction (WIP, job costing) and real‑estate accounting.

- Strong understanding of ASPE/IFRS, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.

- Proficiency with accounting/ERP systems; Yardi a must.

- Advanced Excel skills; strong analytical and problem‑solving ability.

- Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.

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