Financial Controller

**Controller / Bookkeeper - Rivet Construction**

**Location**: Sherwood Park, Alberta - In Office

**Job Type**: Full-Time Employee
**Reports To**: CEO

**About Rivet Construction**

Rivet Construction is a **women-owned, Indigenous-owned** commercial construction and design company operating in a traditionally male-dominated industry. We work with regional and national corporations to deliver high-quality, construction solutions with a strong emphasis on diversity, collaboration, and community impact. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a **Controller** to lead our financial operations and ensure strong financial governance in our construction projects.

**Position Summary**

The **Controller/ Bookkeeper** will oversee all financial operations, reporting, and compliance for Rivet Construction. This role involves managing accounting functions, executing bookkeeping tasks, ensuring tax and regulatory compliance, optimizing cash flow, and providing strategic financial insights to the leadership team. The Controller will play a crucial role in scaling our operations while maintaining financial health and integrity.

**Key Responsibilities**

**Financial Leadership & Strategy**
- Develop and implement **financial strategies** aligned with business growth goals.
- Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management to ensure financial stability.
- Provide leadership on financial risk management, including cost controls and mitigation strategies.
- Serve as a financial advisor to the CEO, providing insights on profitability, financing options, and growth planning.
- Support company goal of, ‘Be an Industry Leader in Digital Transformation’ through adoption of digital tools and new technologies related to finance and reporting.

**Accounting & Reporting**
- Oversee **job costing, progress billing, WIP (work-in-progress) reporting, and lien holdbacks** in construction projects.
- Prepare and present **monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements** (GAAP compliant).
- Ensure accuracy in financial reporting, reconciliation, and variance analysis.
- Execute day-to-day accounting, including AP/AR, payroll, and bank reconciliations.

**Compliance & Taxation**
- Ensure compliance with **CRA construction tax regulations**, payroll remittances, and GST/HST filings.
- Manage financial audits and liaise with external auditors, banks, and tax advisors.
- Maintain compliance with **construction-related financial regulations** (e.g., bonding, insurance, subcontractor payments).

**Process Optimization & Technology**
- Implement **best practices in construction accounting** to streamline financial operations.
- Optimize financial systems and reporting tools (QuickBooks, Procore, Telpay).
- Identify opportunities for **cost savings and process automation** in accounting workflows.

**Team Leadership & Collaboration**
- Develop positive relationships with trades and vendors while upholding standards and requirements.
- Collaborate with **project managers, and operations teams** to ensure financial alignment.
- Support Indigenous procurement and supplier diversity initiatives in financial planning.

**Qualifications & Experience**

**Required**
- **CPA Designation**
- 5+ years of **accounting experience**, with at least
- **3+ years in general contractor construction finance**
- Strong knowledge of **construction accounting principles** (job costing, progress billing, WIP, lien holdbacks)
- Experience with **financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance** (GAAP/IFRS)
- Familiarity with **CRA construction-specific tax rules and payroll requirements**
- Advanced proficiency in **QBO**

**Preferred**:

- Familiarity with **bonding, insurance, and project financing**
- Experience with **Indigenous business operations or procurement policies**
- Gold Seal Certification (Construction Financial Management) or CCIFP (Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional)

**Why Join Rivet Construction?**

**Impact**: Work with a **women-led, Indigenous-owned** company driving change in commercial construction.
**Growth**: Be a key leader in a rapidly expanding, high-impact organization.
**Innovation**: Help shape financial strategy and optimize accounting systems.
**Community**: Work with a team that values **collaboration, diversity, and community building.**

**About Rivet Construction**
- Take our work seriously but never ourselves.
- Think magic is created with the details
- Surround ourselves with people who make an impact personally and professionally.
- Have big plans and want to share the experience with a team we genuinely enjoy.
- Have a unique atmosphere and team. Our office is warm and comfortable and does not exude a corporate vibe at all. Our team laughs jokes ALOT.
- Have an incredibly diverse but close team.

RIVET VALUES
- _Pride with Progress: _Be proud of your work and self but always strive to reach new heights.
- _Community and Legacy: _Actively support our clients, peers, and community.
- _Diversity