Financial Controller

Norpac is looking for a Controller to ensure that we have accurate financial information, strong controls, accurate project costs, project and overhead forecasts, and realtime and live information on financial positioning

As the organization delivers projects that vary in scope, location, and delivery conditions, the Controller plays a critical role in ensuring that financial planning, reporting, and controls are aligned with operational realities. The role supports executive leadership by bringing clarity to financial performance, cash flow, and risk exposure across the business.

This position is well suited to a construction finance leader who understands project-based environments and is comfortable operating within an execution-focused organization. The Controller will contribute to strategic planning while maintaining strong financial discipline and oversight.

The Controller is responsible for the overall financial management of the company, including accounting, reporting, compliance, budgeting, and internal controls. This role plays a critical leadership function, partnering closely with executive management, project managers, and operations teams to ensure financial performance, profitability, and regulatory compliance across all projects.

**Key Responsibilities
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Financial Management

·         Oversee all accounting operations including AR, AP, payroll, job costing, and general ledger.

·         Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with ASPE/IFRS.

·         Manage cash flow, forecasting, and working capital.

·         Lead month-end and year-end close processes.

Construction-Specific Duties

·         Manage job cost accounting and WIP (Work in Progress) reporting.

·         Review project budgets, cost-to-complete, and variance analysis.

·         Monitor holdbacks, progress billings, and change orders.

·         Ensure compliance with lien legislation and construction contracts.

Financial Control & Accounting

·         Full responsibility for general ledger, AP, AR, payroll, and banking.

·         Ownership of month-end and year-end close processes.

·         Preparation of financial statements under ASPE/IFRS.

·         Maintain chart of accounts and accounting policies.

·         Ensure accurate revenue recognition and expense matching.

Project & Job Cost Management

·         Oversee job cost accounting for all active projects.

·         Maintain WIP (Work in Progress) and percentage-of-completion reporting.

·         Track labour, materials, subcontractors, equipment, and overhead.