About the role
Robert Half is proud to be exclusively partnering with a well-established, rapidly growing concrete supply and contracting company in the Lower Mainland to recruit their next Controller. Our client has chosen to remain confidential at this stage of the search — full company details will be shared with shortlisted candidates.
The Opportunity Our client is looking for a Controller to take full ownership of the finance function during this period of rapid growth. This is a hands-on role — the successful candidate will need to be comfortable working in the details of the business day-to-day, while also building out the processes, controls, and reporting needed to support continued expansion.
There is currently a fractional CFO in place, but the business has outgrown that arrangement and is now looking for a permanent, full-time senior finance leader.
Responsibilities Provide strong financial leadership during a period of rapid growth and project expansion Oversee all financial operations including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial reporting Lead project accounting, job costing, WIP reporting, revenue recognition, and margin analysis Partner closely with project managers and operational leaders to provide clear financial insight and performance analysis Develop robust financial controls and scalable processes to support continued growth Drive process improvements across finance and operational workflows Implement and optimize financial systems, reporting tools, and internal controls
Reporting structure: Reports directly to the ownership group An Accounting Manager and a Senior Accountant, both working remotely, will report into this position
What Our Client Is Looking For Designated CPA with experience in the construction industry Willing and able to work in the weeds and stay close to day-to-day detail, not just oversee from a distance Comfortable working in a jobsite office environment and engaging with a hands-on, blue-collar workforce A direct, confident communication style that fits a fast-paced, entrepreneurial ownership group Experience with a company at $50M+ revenue, ideally one going through rapid growth Entrepreneurial mindset Equally comfortable communicating with crews onsite as with senior executives A genuine interest in building and sophisticating a finance function, not just maintaining one already in place
About Robert Half
Robert Half, the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm, connects opportunities at great companies with highly skilled job seekers. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for roles in finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support. Named to Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies and 100 Best Companies to Work For® lists and a Forbes Best Employer for Diversity, Robert Half is the parent company of Protiviti®. Robert Half is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (symbol: RHI) and is a member of the S&P 500 index.
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About the role
Robert Half is proud to be exclusively partnering with a well-established, rapidly growing concrete supply and contracting company in the Lower Mainland to recruit their next Controller. Our client has chosen to remain confidential at this stage of the search — full company details will be shared with shortlisted candidates.
The Opportunity Our client is looking for a Controller to take full ownership of the finance function during this period of rapid growth. This is a hands-on role — the successful candidate will need to be comfortable working in the details of the business day-to-day, while also building out the processes, controls, and reporting needed to support continued expansion.
There is currently a fractional CFO in place, but the business has outgrown that arrangement and is now looking for a permanent, full-time senior finance leader.
Responsibilities Provide strong financial leadership during a period of rapid growth and project expansion Oversee all financial operations including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial reporting Lead project accounting, job costing, WIP reporting, revenue recognition, and margin analysis Partner closely with project managers and operational leaders to provide clear financial insight and performance analysis Develop robust financial controls and scalable processes to support continued growth Drive process improvements across finance and operational workflows Implement and optimize financial systems, reporting tools, and internal controls
Reporting structure: Reports directly to the ownership group An Accounting Manager and a Senior Accountant, both working remotely, will report into this position
What Our Client Is Looking For Designated CPA with experience in the construction industry Willing and able to work in the weeds and stay close to day-to-day detail, not just oversee from a distance Comfortable working in a jobsite office environment and engaging with a hands-on, blue-collar workforce A direct, confident communication style that fits a fast-paced, entrepreneurial ownership group Experience with a company at $50M+ revenue, ideally one going through rapid growth Entrepreneurial mindset Equally comfortable communicating with crews onsite as with senior executives A genuine interest in building and sophisticating a finance function, not just maintaining one already in place
About Robert Half
Robert Half, the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm, connects opportunities at great companies with highly skilled job seekers. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for roles in finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support. Named to Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies and 100 Best Companies to Work For® lists and a Forbes Best Employer for Diversity, Robert Half is the parent company of Protiviti®. Robert Half is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (symbol: RHI) and is a member of the S&P 500 index.