Controller
Kassen RF ·www.kassen.ca
Apply directA growing construction business is seeking a Controller to build and lead the company’s finance function. This is a high-impact opportunity for a hands-on CPA who wants to move beyond traditional reporting and play a strategic role in shaping the financial direction of a scaling organization.
About the RoleReporting directly to senior leadership, this position will oversee the company’s full finance function while building the processes, reporting structure, and controls needed to support continued growth. The successful candidate will act as a strategic business partner to leadership and help drive stronger financial decision-making across the organization.
What You’ll Do
What You Bring
Why JoinThis is a rare opportunity to step into the first dedicated finance leadership role within a growing organization and help build the finance function from the ground up. You’ll have direct exposure to senior leadership, significant ownership over financial strategy, and the chance to make a measurable impact on the business’s long-term success.
About the RoleReporting directly to senior leadership, this position will oversee the company’s full finance function while building the processes, reporting structure, and controls needed to support continued growth. The successful candidate will act as a strategic business partner to leadership and help drive stronger financial decision-making across the organization.
What You’ll Do
- Take ownership of all day-to-day financial operations and transition the business to a more structured internal finance function
- Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting processes
- Develop and maintain budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow models to support business planning
- Provide leadership with financial analysis and strategic insights to support operational and investment decisions
- Establish internal controls, financial processes, and reporting standards appropriate for a growing business
- Partner with operational leaders to evaluate profitability, margins, and overall business performance
- Monitor working capital, cash flow, and liquidity to ensure the business is well-positioned for growth
- Improve invoicing, collections, and payment processes to enhance financial efficiency
- Build dashboards and reporting tools to provide timely visibility into key business metrics
- Support implementation of systems, processes, and tools as the finance function evolves
- Assist in building and mentoring a finance team over time as the organization grows
What You Bring
- CPA designation required
- Progressive experience in accounting/finance, including leadership responsibility within a growing organization
- Strong financial reporting, forecasting, and business partnering capabilities
- Experience building or improving finance processes, controls, and reporting frameworks
- Ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights
- Hands-on, entrepreneurial mindset with comfort operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment
- Strong communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
Why JoinThis is a rare opportunity to step into the first dedicated finance leadership role within a growing organization and help build the finance function from the ground up. You’ll have direct exposure to senior leadership, significant ownership over financial strategy, and the chance to make a measurable impact on the business’s long-term success.
Frequently asked questions
Who is hiring for the Controller role?
Kassen RF is hiring for the Controller position, a Shazamme client. Apply directly on the employer's career site.
Where is the Controller job located?
The Controller role with Kassen RF is based in Kitchener, CA.
What does the Controller role pay?
Kassen RF lists the Controller role at up to CAD 125,000 per year.
Is the Controller role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Kassen RF.
What experience level is the Controller role?
The Controller position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
How do I apply for the Controller role at Kassen RF?
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