Senior Financial Controller (Construction General Contractor)

Location: Abbotsford, BC (In-Office)
Compensation: $130,000 – $140,000

A well-established and growing Commercial Construction General Contractor with projects across British Columbia and select smaller projects in other neighboring provinces is seeking a Senior Financial Controller to join its Abbotsford, BC office. This is a key leadership role driven by growth, supporting a $150M+ annual organization managing approximately 15–20 active projects at any given time.

This position is ideal for a hands-on construction finance leader who thrives in a fast-paced project environment and is eager to help elevate financial operations while supporting executive leadership.

Must Haves

CPA designation or equivalent senior-level Controller experience within the construction industry
Minimum 3–5 years of experience in a senior finance role with a General Contractor or large subcontractor
Strong expertise in WIP reporting, percentage-of-completion accounting, and job cost analysis
Extensive experience with progress billings, subcontractor billings, and holdbacks
Proven experience managing and developing an accounting team
Advanced knowledge of project cost control and construction financial reporting
Experience overseeing full-cycle accounting in a multi-project environment
Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple active jobs simultaneously
Ability to work full-time in-office in Abbotsford, BC

Nice to Haves

Experience with Spectrum ERP (Trimble platform)
Exposure to interprovincial projects including familiarity with interprovincial tax considerations and filings
Experience in a $100M+ revenue construction environment
Experience supporting executive leadership in scaling and process improvement initiatives
Background in improving reporting systems, internal controls, and financial processes during periods of growth

Responsibilities

Oversee all financial operations for a commercial construction portfolio of approximately 15–20 active projects
Lead and manage a team consisting of Accounts Payable, Project Accounting, and an Assistant Controller
Own WIP reporting, job cost tracking, forecasting, and margin analysis across all active projects
Review and oversee progress billings, subcontractor billings, and holdback management
Partner closely with Project Managers to ensure accurate cost control and financial performance monitoring
Provide accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting
Support executive leadership by streamlining processes and relieving operational financial bottlenecks created by company growth
Strengthen internal controls, policies, and financial procedures to support continued expansion
Oversee cash flow management and forecasting across the project portfolio
Ensure compliance with all applicable accounting standards, tax regulations, and reporting requirements
Collaborate cross-functionally to improve operational efficiency between finance and project teams
Contribute strategically to the company’s continued growth and scalability

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven Senior Financial Controller who enjoys being close to the projects, building strong teams, and playing a meaningful role in a growing commercial construction organization.

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