Venor is proud to partner with our client, McCarthy’s, in their search for a Controller. For 45 years, McCarthy’s has been a leading provider of roofing construction services for the industrial, commercial, institutional, and multi-residential sectors in Atlantic Canada. With a highly-skilled team equipped with the latest tools and leading-edge technologies, McCarthy’s has been enjoying tremendous growth and success while earning the trust of clients, suppliers and valued work crews.
About the Role:
Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Controller is a strategic partner who will lead and develop the McCarthy’s finance team, engage in all financial processes, and work closely and collaboratively with the leadership team. This role will provide financial analysis to support strategic and operational business functions by creating financial and operational strategy (including metrics tied to that strategy); developing and monitoring the control systems designed to preserve company assets; and reporting accurate financial results. The Controller will have oversight for all control risks that impact the financial results of McCarthy’s, ensuring the organization is pacing towards its financial targets.
As a key member of the leadership team, the Controller will be responsible for effectively exercising significant judgment in formulating and guiding business decisions; overseeing budgeting and forecasting processes (both operating and capital); as well as maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Additional duties may also be required as needed.
What we are looking for:
The ideal candidate for this role will have a Bachelor of Commerce degree in finance or accounting with a CPA designation, and a minimum of 5 years of experience leading and developing others in a similar progressive financial role. Equivalent education and experience will be considered. With their proven track record of success, the successful candidate will possess demonstrated capabilities in executing strategy and overseeing financial and organizational management. The incumbent has a solid business acumen, a desire for career growth, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills. The ideal candidate is a decisive goal-oriented leader with a natural curiosity toward creative problem-solving, and a proactive focus on continuous improvement and strategic thinking.
McCarthy’s embraces a culture of belonging in the workplace. No matter who you are, where you’re from, how you think, what you believe in, or who you love, your application is welcome. Diversity is appreciated and there is understanding that we all come from different backgrounds and different walks of life, bringing in unique perspectives and experiences. Applications from 2SLGBTQ+, Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC), women, newcomers to Canada, and people with disabilities are encouraged. If you require any accommodation in the application and interview process, please let us know.
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please contact Andrea Murray at andrea@venor.ca or Ian Sullivan at ian@venor.ca.