Financial Controller

About the role

GS Construction, a long-standing general contractor in the Edmonton area specializing in water and sewer rehabilitation and new land development, is looking for a Financial Controller. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will be the trusted source for the company's financial picture, lead the accounting team, oversee job costing and work-in-progress (WIP) across its projects, and help expand the use of AI across finance. The position is on-site in the Acheson office, Monday to Friday, with extra time during month-end, year-end and budgeting.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the month-end close and internal financial reporting, reviewing journal entries such as capital asset additions, amortization schedules, accruals and reclassifications.
• Lead and coach a small, growing accounting team.
• Partner with the CEO to adopt AI across finance, automating invoice processing, reconciliations, reporting and forecasting while keeping strong controls.
• Own job costing and WIP schedules and review project performance with Business Unit Managers.
• Oversee accounts receivable and payable, payroll and banking, and give leadership clear visibility into cash flow.
• Provide the CEO with cost analysis and scenario modelling, and support annual budgeting and reforecasting.
• Strengthen accounting processes and connect data across systems such as Spectrum and Traqspera.
• Maintain internal controls and compliance, coordinate annual insurance renewals and keep policy records current.

Required profile

• 8+ years of progressive finance experience, including 3-5 years as a controller leading an accounting team, with recent experience in construction or civil infrastructure.
• Direct experience managing job costing, WIP reporting and forecasting on project-based work.
• CPA designation required.
• Experience implementing AI or automation in finance is a strong asset.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel and financial modelling.
• Hands-on experience with AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT or Claude, with good judgment on verifying outputs and protecting data.
• Experience with Spectrum is an asset.

What we offer

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Annual company profit sharing.
• Comprehensive benefits available from day one.
• Paid vacation, statutory holidays and respect for personal time.
• Training, a company laptop and cell phone or allowance.