Financial Controller Jobs

Who are we?

We are an employee-owned, award-winning land development consulting firm full of entrepreneurial, energetic, and caring individuals, who collaboratively contribute to the success of Crozier and our clients. Our purpose is to foster an exceptional workplace where talent flourishes, people thrive, and lives transform.

We provide services in civil, water resources, transportation, hydrogeological, structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering, complemented by landscape architecture, environmental consulting, construction and building science services. With offices in Collingwood, Toronto, Milton, Bradford, and Guelph, Crozier’s growing team of professionals work collaboratively with developers, builders, planners, architects, landowners, and stakeholder groups to advance residential, industrial, commercial, institutional, and recreational resort projects from concept through to construction completion. Supported by a diverse corporate services team, our technical staff is fully equipped to take on a variety of challenges.

Your Impact:

Crozier is looking for an experienced and highly skilled accounting professional to join our Finance team.

As a Controller, you will be responsible for overseeing financial activities of our organization, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial records. This role plays a crucial role in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance with regulatory requirements.

If you have your CPA designation and experience leading a finance team, preferably in an engineering consulting or professional services environment, we’d love to hear from you.

How you will contribute to the team:

• Lead financial forecasting and budgeting exercises.
• Implement digital transformation initiatives to streamline financial processes.
• Oversee the full cycle of orders to cash and procure-to-pay processes.
• Champion revenue recognition practices and compliance with accounting standards.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, regulations, and best practices in accounting and financial management.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to the finance team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant tax laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Drive database management and data integration efforts.
• Oversee month-end close activities, including balance sheet reconciliations.
• Develop and maintain accounts receivable reporting and aging analysis.
• Responsible for operational expenditures forecasting.
• Monitor cash flow, prepare cash flow projections, and optimize working capital management.

What you bring:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Previous experience in team management and fostering a collaborative and positive work environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience in managing multiple systems and ensuring seamless data integration.
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles, revenue recognition, and financial reporting.
• Experience within engineering consulting or professional services industry considered an asset.
• Strong proficiency in using financial software and database management tools.
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation required.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
• Strong experience with ERP implementations.
• Minimum of 7 years experience in financial management, with at least 3 years in a supervisory role considered an asset.
• Proven track record in driving process improvements and efficiencies.
• Familiarity with implementing digital transformation initiatives.

We offer:

Innovative Benefits: Customizable health benefits packages including dental care, vision care, prescription coverage, and much more. Crozier offers RRSP matching, an Employee and Family Assistance Program, Parental-Leave Top Up, our unique First-Time Home Buyers’ Assistance Program, paid professional development support and training, annual wellness allowance, and more.

Workplace Flexibility: Our offices are conveniently located in Collingwood, Toronto, Milton, Bradford, and Guelph, with options to request hybrid or remote arrangements, depending on the role.

Community Involvement: The foundation of our company was built on giving back to the communities where we live, work, and play. We actively support not-for-profit organizations in our communities, encourage employee involvement, and provide financial support to dozens of organizations each year.

Crozier Social: With inter-office and company-wide events happening each week, there is always something fun to do at Crozier. We have a cycle of hockey, soccer, volleyball, and baseball teams, a gardening club, and book clubs that meet regularly. We organize special events like wine tastings, golf tournaments, games nights, boat cruises, and more!

Crozier is committed to providing equal opportunity to candidates of all abilities. Should you need assistance at any point during the recruitment process please contact our Human Resources team.

We thank all applicants for your interest in Crozier, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.