{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"4a7548ef91df2072ebce1f81","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/4a7548ef91df2072ebce1f81","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/4a7548ef91df2072ebce1f81","title":"Financial Controller","description":"BETTER MOBILITY FOR LIFE\r\nSavaria is a global leader in accessibility and patient care products, designing and building wheelchair lifts, stairlifts, elevators for home and commercial applications, medical beds, therapeutic surfaces, ceiling track lifts and patient slings. Savaria employs 2,450 valued associates globally and has 11+ manufacturing facilities to reach markets in North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia\r\nJob Summary\r\nThe Financial Controller is a senior leadership role responsible for leading all accounting and financial operations for a business specializing in the construction, installation, and elevator service markets. The Financial Controller serves as a key financial partner to the Branch Manager, helping drive the successful execution and profitability of projects while maintaining strong financial discipline in a public-company environment. This is a high-impact, hands-on role responsible for ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, maintaining compliance with corporate and audit requirements, and supporting the overall performance of the business. This position is in a division that operates as a U.S. branch of a Canadian publicly traded company, requiring strict adherence to corporate reporting standards, internal controls, and accelerated monthly close timelines.\r\nEssential Duties And Responsibilities\r\nLead all accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger\r\nMaintain accurate job costing and WIP (Work-in-Progress) schedules across construction and installation projects\r\nSupport financial tracking, reporting, and profitability analysis for service and maintenance operations\r\nPerform monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes while meeting strict corporate close deadlines and reporting requirements\r\nPrepare and submit timely and accurate reporting packages to the Canadian parent company\r\nPrepare monthly sales and use tax returns.\r\nEnsure compliance with GAAP, IFRS considerations, corporate policies, internal controls, and audit requirements\r\nCoordinate with corporate finance and external auditors to support audits and reporting requirements\r\nMonitor cash flow and support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning\r\nSupervise and support a lean accounting team (one staff accountant and administrative support)\r\nPartner closely with the Branch Manager and leadership team to\r\nSupport daily operational decision-making\r\nMonitor project performance, margins, and service profitability\r\nAssist with cost control, forecasting, and financial planning\r\nServe as a key partner in driving the successful execution of projects\r\nServe as a key resource for project financial tracking and act as a partner to operations in supporting the successful execution of projects across a high volume of active jobs\r\nReview, interpret, and support execution of construction contracts, subcontracts, and change orders\r\nIdentify financial risks within contracts and ensure proper execution through billing and the project lifecycle\r\nEnsure alignment between contract terms, billing practices, and project financial performance\r\nOversee and support AIA billings and project invoicing processes\r\nCompetencies\r\nJob Cost Controls\r\nBudget development and monitoring\r\nVariance analysis (labor, materials, equipment, overhead)\r\nProductivity tracking and margin preservation\r\nEarly identification of cost overruns and risks\r\nP&L and Margin Management\r\nGross margin analysis by project and division\r\nOverhead allocation and recovery\r\nForecast accuracy and profitability improvement\r\nEquipment & Asset Management\r\nEquipment capitalization, depreciation, and utilization analysis\r\nLease vs. buy evaluations\r\nFinancial Modeling & Forecasting\r\nRolling forecasts and backlog analysis\r\nScenario modeling for cash flow, labor, and project risk\r\nBehavioral & Professional Competencies\r\nHigh attention to detail with strong business judgment\r\nIntegrity and accountability in high-risk environments\r\nAbility to operate in fast-paced, deadline-driven settings\r\nStrong problem-solving and decision-making skills\r\nAdaptability to changing project scopes and market conditions\r\nBehaviors\r\nSavaria's Mission Is To Provide Products To Improve Mobility And Access In Daily Life, So It's Important That All Associates Embrace This And Ensure That They Keep Our Customers At The Heart Of Everything They Do, Acting In The Spirit Of Our Savaria Values All The Time\r\nSafety – We are committed to protecting the health and well-being of customers, the public, and our people.\r\nQuality – We aspire to deliver quality products and services that are right the first time.\r\nCustomer passion – What we do makes a difference, and we work with passion to do the best for our customers.\r\nCollaboration – We encourage collaboration to generate ideas and innovation and value clear and open communication to create strong teamwork.\r\nExpertise – Our knowledge and experience have made us industry leaders, and we actively support continuous learning for future growth.\r\nQualifications\r\nBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field\r\n7+ years of accounting experience, including senior-level or Controller-level responsibility\r\nSTRONG construction accounting experience REQUIRED\r\nJob costing\r\nWIP reporting\r\nPercentage-of-completion accounting\r\nStrong understanding of GAAP and IRFS\r\nAdvanced Microsoft Excel skills required\r\nProven experience managing month-end close processes with strict corporate deadlines\r\nAbility to consistently meet accelerated reporting timelines and requirements\r\nExperience with AIA billing and construction invoicing processes\r\nStrong experience reviewing and executing construction contracts and understanding project financial risk\r\nDemonstrated maturity, sound judgment, and ability to operate as a business partner to operations\r\nPreferred\r\nCPA or CPA candidate\r\nExperience in a public company or corporate reporting environment\r\nFamiliarity with IFRS\r\nExperience preparing or supporting reporting packages for a parent company or corporate consolidation\r\nExperience with construction or service-based ERP systems\r\nWork Environment\r\nFull-time, in-office position\r\nFast-paced, deadline-driven environment\r\nLean team structure with broad responsibilities\r\nRegular interaction with the Branch Manager, leadership team, project managers, service teams, and corporate finance\r\nDirect exposure to public company reporting and corporate finance processes\r\nPay Range\r\n$110K+ USD\r\nNote\r\nPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, and responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.\r\nSavaria provides equal employment opportunities and consideration to all qualified employees and applicants, including disabled individuals and veterans.\r\nJ-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Socket","rawCompany":"socket","city":"Boynton Beach","state":"FL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-09T00:49:43.766Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-3031.01","title":"Treasurers and Controllers","slug":"treasurers-and-controllers"},{"code":"13-2011.00","title":"Accountants and Auditors","slug":"accountants-and-auditors"},{"code":"11-3031.00","title":"Financial Managers","slug":"financial-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"333921","title":"Elevator and Moving Stairway Manufacturing","slug":"elevator-and-moving-stairway-manufacturing"},{"code":"332312","title":"Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing","slug":"fabricated-structural-metal-manufacturing"},{"code":"333120","title":"Construction Machinery Manufacturing","slug":"construction-machinery-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Financial Controller","description":"BETTER MOBILITY FOR LIFE\r\nSavaria is a global leader in accessibility and patient care products, designing and building wheelchair lifts, stairlifts, elevators for home and commercial applications, medical beds, therapeutic surfaces, ceiling track lifts and patient slings. Savaria employs 2,450 valued associates globally and has 11+ manufacturing facilities to reach markets in North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia\r\nJob Summary\r\nThe Financial Controller is a senior leadership role responsible for leading all accounting and financial operations for a business specializing in the construction, installation, and elevator service markets. The Financial Controller serves as a key financial partner to the Branch Manager, helping drive the successful execution and profitability of projects while maintaining strong financial discipline in a public-company environment. This is a high-impact, hands-on role responsible for ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, maintaining compliance with corporate and audit requirements, and supporting the overall performance of the business. This position is in a division that operates as a U.S. branch of a Canadian publicly traded company, requiring strict adherence to corporate reporting standards, internal controls, and accelerated monthly close timelines.\r\nEssential Duties And Responsibilities\r\nLead all accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger\r\nMaintain accurate job costing and WIP (Work-in-Progress) schedules across construction and installation projects\r\nSupport financial tracking, reporting, and profitability analysis for service and maintenance operations\r\nPerform monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes while meeting strict corporate close deadlines and reporting requirements\r\nPrepare and submit timely and accurate reporting packages to the Canadian parent company\r\nPrepare monthly sales and use tax returns.\r\nEnsure compliance with GAAP, IFRS considerations, corporate policies, internal controls, and audit requirements\r\nCoordinate 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operate in fast-paced, deadline-driven settings\r\nStrong problem-solving and decision-making skills\r\nAdaptability to changing project scopes and market conditions\r\nBehaviors\r\nSavaria's Mission Is To Provide Products To Improve Mobility And Access In Daily Life, So It's Important That All Associates Embrace This And Ensure That They Keep Our Customers At The Heart Of Everything They Do, Acting In The Spirit Of Our Savaria Values All The Time\r\nSafety – We are committed to protecting the health and well-being of customers, the public, and our people.\r\nQuality – We aspire to deliver quality products and services that are right the first time.\r\nCustomer passion – What we do makes a difference, and we work with passion to do the best for our customers.\r\nCollaboration – We encourage collaboration to generate ideas and innovation and value clear and open communication to create strong teamwork.\r\nExpertise – Our knowledge and experience have made us industry leaders, and we actively support continuous learning for future growth.\r\nQualifications\r\nBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field\r\n7+ years of accounting experience, including senior-level or Controller-level responsibility\r\nSTRONG construction accounting experience REQUIRED\r\nJob costing\r\nWIP reporting\r\nPercentage-of-completion accounting\r\nStrong understanding of GAAP and IRFS\r\nAdvanced Microsoft Excel skills required\r\nProven experience managing month-end close processes with strict corporate deadlines\r\nAbility to consistently meet accelerated reporting timelines and requirements\r\nExperience with AIA billing and construction invoicing processes\r\nStrong experience reviewing and executing construction contracts and understanding project financial risk\r\nDemonstrated maturity, sound judgment, and ability to operate as a business partner to operations\r\nPreferred\r\nCPA or CPA candidate\r\nExperience in a public company or corporate reporting 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