<p>Robert Half Management Resources is the worldwide leader in specialized consulting and staffing services for senior-level accounting, finance and business systems professionals.</p><p>Our construction client is seeking a controller to join their team on a 3-month interim basis. This is a full-time, on-site role (5 days/week) located in the east end offering a collaborative team environment, excellent work-life balance, and a modern office setting.</p><p>This opportunity also offers strong long-term potential, as the organization is planning a future ERP implementation, which could create additional career opportunities for the successful candidate.</p><p>The Controller’s duties will include:</p><ul><li>Oversee accounting operations for multiple entities.</li><li>Manage monthly and year-end close activities, including Bank reconciliations, General ledger review and KPI reporting, WIP adjustments, Cash flow forecasting (13-week forecast), Project cost tracking</li><li>Prepare and file monthly statutory remittances, including HST, Payroll source deductions, EHT, WSIB and RRSP Contributions</li><li>Process weekly payroll remittances and employee expense reimbursements.</li><li>Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, including collections oversight.</li><li>Coordinate monthly progress billings and supplier payments.</li><li>Prepare borrowing base and financial reporting packages for lenders.</li><li>Support annual external audit processes.</li><li>Maintain rent rolls and annual common area fee calculations.</li><li>Ensure accurate setup of new projects/jobs within Sage.</li><li>Assist with process improvement and evaluation of accounting operations.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for a <strong>Project Controller</strong> to support the planning, coordination, and oversight of project activities in Ottawa, Ontario. In this role, you will partner with technical leads, planners, and cross-functional stakeholders to keep schedules, budgets, and deliverables on track. The successful candidate will help maintain project controls, monitor risks, and provide clear reporting that supports informed decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Coordinate project control activities by working closely with work package leads, engineers, planners, and other stakeholders to support timely milestone delivery.</p><p>• Maintain and update detailed project plans, including schedules, resource needs, key deliverables, and supporting documentation required for execution.</p><p>• Provide ongoing scheduling support to project leads and help align daily activities with overall programme timelines and priorities.</p><p>• Review progress against project targets, highlight schedule pressures or cost concerns, and communicate critical path impacts to relevant stakeholders.</p><p>• Support risk management by assessing potential issues, tracking mitigation actions, and contributing to regular risk reporting.</p><p>• Use project management and financial systems to assist with estimating, budget monitoring, scope adjustments, change control activities, and cost tracking.</p><p>• Identify constraints, delays, and operational bottlenecks across the project lifecycle, and work with teams to resolve them efficiently.</p><p>• Prepare and share status updates covering milestones, risks, blockers, budget considerations, and overall project performance.</p><p>• Verify that deliverables meet required quality expectations and contractual obligations associated with the programme.</p><p>• Participate in post-project reviews and audit activities to evaluate outcomes and recommend improvements for future delivery.</p>