Senior Financial Controller, Construction & Development

GROUPE DEVIMCO

Senior Financial Controller acting as a strategic partner in the management of a construction and real estate company. Overseeing financial operations, budget management, and process optimization in a growth context.

Posted 6/1/2026full-timeBrossard • 🇨🇦 CanadaSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as a strategic partner to management and ensure sound financial, administrative, and operational governance of the company;
Oversee the full accounting cycle and financial operations;
Review and approve monthly and annual financial statements;
Prepare, monitor, and present the company budgets;
Ensure financial, tax, and administrative compliance;
Establish and maintain effective internal controls;
Oversee cash forecasting and treasury reporting;
Monitor project collections and receivables;
Authorize and supervise payment requests and cheque releases;
Optimize liquidity and cash flow management;
Participate in the management of banking and financial relationships;
Analyze costs, margins, and budget variances;
Produce and analyze performance indicators (KPIs) and provide strategic recommendations;
Support management in financial and operational decision-making;
Lead continuous improvement and optimization projects for financial and administrative processes;
Mentor and support the administrative, accounting, and financial analyst teams;
Participate in the implementation and optimization of systems and software (e.g., Procore);

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field;
CPA designation (major asset);
Minimum of 7 to 12 years’ experience in finance and accounting;
At least 3 years of experience in team management and staff supervision;
Experience in construction, real estate development, or project management;
Strong understanding of financial statements and the full accounting cycle;
Solid expertise in cash management and internal controls;
Knowledge of financial aspects specific to construction and real estate development projects;
Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with accounting/ERP systems;
Familiarity with Power BI (analysis, implementation, KPI — an asset);
Familiarity with Procore or similar software (an asset);
Strong change management, continuous improvement, and process optimization skills;
Engaging leadership, autonomy, and the ability to thrive in a growing environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

A wellness account to invest in your health, passions, or interests;
A competitive group insurance program fully paid by the employer (100% coverage);
A group RRSP and deferred profit-sharing plan (DPSP) to invest in your future;
A generous annual vacation program;
5 additional long weekends added to the company calendar each year;
Full IT equipment provided from day one so you’re well set up for your new challenge;
Free parking or, if you prefer, bike storage (at headquarters);
And much more!

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial operationsaccounting cyclefinancial statementsbudget preparationcash managementinternal controlscost analysisperformance indicatorscontinuous improvementprocess optimization

Soft Skills

leadershipteam managementstaff supervisionstrategic decision-makingmentoringautonomychange managementengagementcommunicationproblem-solving

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in FinanceCPA designation