We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a well-established and rapidly growing company in the construction and infrastructure sector, for a Group Controller to join their leadership team based in Vaughan, Ontario.
This is a key leadership role overseeing the financial operations of multiple entities (8+), managing a team of 10 direct reports, and partnering closely with the CFO to support strategic growth initiatives, including mergers and acquisitions.
This role requires a strong balance of technical accounting expertise, operational leadership, and strategic mindset, within a fast-paced, project-based environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee full-cycle accounting and financial operations across a portfolio of entities
- Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
- Ensure integrity of financial reporting, including general ledger, accruals, and reconciliations
- Establish and maintain robust internal controls and scalable accounting processes
Consolidation & Reporting
- Lead multi-entity consolidations and preparation of consolidated financial statements
- Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements
- Deliver accurate and timely reporting packages to executive leadership and stakeholders
- Oversee audit processes and liaise with external auditors
Mergers & Acquisitions / Growth Initiatives
- Partner with the CFO on M&A activities, including due diligence, financial modeling, and integration
- Support post-acquisition integration of finance functions, systems, and processes
- Identify opportunities to improve financial structures and reporting across newly acquired entities
Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Partnering
- Lead annual budgeting and ongoing forecasting across entities
- Partner with operational leaders to monitor project performance, job costing, and profitability
- Provide actionable financial insights to support strategic decision-making and growth
Cash Flow & Working Capital Management
- Oversee cash flow planning, liquidity management, and intercompany transactions
- Monitor working capital, including receivables, payables, and project cash cycles
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 10 accounting and finance professionals
- Drive accountability, performance, and continuous improvement within the team
- Build scalable team structures aligned with company growth
Process Improvement & Systems
- Optimize and standardize accounting processes across entities
- Lead or support ERP implementations and system enhancements
- Identify automation opportunities to improve efficiency and reporting accuracy
Qualifications
- CPA designation (CA, CMA, or CGA) required
- 10+ years of progressive experience in accounting/finance leadership roles
- Strong experience in multi-entity environments and consolidations
- Proven track record supporting or leading M&A transactions and integrations
- Experience in construction, infrastructure, or project-based industries strongly preferred
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Advanced proficiency with ERP systems; experience with construction accounting tools is an asset
Why This Role
- Opportunity to play a key leadership role in a high-growth organization
- Direct exposure to strategic initiatives and M&A activity
- Ability to shape and scale finance operations across multiple entities
- Close partnership with executive leadership
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Group Financial Controller in Vaughan employer: Leyton
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