Finance Account Specialist

Company Overview

FJ Construction Specialties Ltd. is a well-established and trusted provider of fireproofing solutions, with over 35 years of experience in the construction industry. Serving commercial, institutional, healthcare, and industrial sectors, we specialize in delivering high-quality fire protection systems that safeguard people, property, and structural integrity.Backed by a skilled and dedicated team, We take pride in offering customized fire protection solutions tailored to our clients’ technical requirements and budgets. Headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, FJ Construction is committed to building safe, durable, and resilient environments through expert execution and innovation.

Position Summary :

Finance Account SpecialistFJ Construction Specialties Ltd. is seeking a Finance Account Specialist for a full-time, on-site position based in Mississauga, ON. This role is responsible for managing day-to-day financial and accounting operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across all financial processes.The ideal candidate will support senior management through detailed financial reporting, job costing, cash-flow planning, and compliance with regulatory and construction-specific financial requirements. Collaboration with internal teams, external accountants, auditors, and banking partners will be a key component of this role.

What will you drive :

- Act as the finance-first thought partner on strategy, performance, and core decisions.

- Own leadership-level insights on business performance, unit economics, and investment decisions.

- Drive execution on critical priorities, ensuring decisions translate into outcomes.

- Enforce alignment and accountability across finance, business, and operations.

- Shape leadership focus through disciplined agendas, clear narratives, and rigorous follow-through.

Who are we looking for :

- Core Finance Person

- Tech and Al first DNA

- This is not a comfort-zone role. And it's definitely not for people optimizing for titles

Key Responsibilities :

• Manage full-cycle accounting operations, including bookkeeping, billing, accounts payable and receivable, general ledger maintenance, and month-end/year-end closing.
• Prepare and maintain accurate financial statements, management reports, and financial records to support business operations and decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with CRA and applicable Canadian regulatory requirements, including HST returns, payroll remittances, WSIB, EHT, and annual T4/T5018 filings, coordinating with external CPA firms as required.
• Oversee payroll administration, including Records of Employment (ROEs), T4s, vacation accruals, statutory deductions, and compliance with applicable employment legislation.
• Manage construction-specific financial activities, including progress billing, statutory holdbacks, subcontractor payments, contract billing, and account reconciliations.
• Prepare cash-flow forecasts, job costing reports, project cost analyses, and financial performance summaries for senior management.
• Coordinate with banking partners to manage credit facilities, operating lines of credit, performance bonds, bid bonds, and letters of credit to support project requirements and cash-flow planning.
• Maintain accurate project cost tracking and financial records using QuickBooks and internal accounting systems.
• Manage vendor and subcontractor financial relationships, ensuring proper documentation, clearance certificates, insurance verification, contract compliance, and timely payment processing.
• Liaise with external auditors, CRA representatives, financial institutions, and external accounting professionals to support audits, resolve financial inquiries, and ensure accurate reporting.
• Collaborate with credit-rating agencies and contractor prequalification platforms, including Compass and ISNetworld, to maintain strong financial standing and support qualification submissions.
• Develop and strengthen internal controls, accounting procedures, and financial processes to improve accuracy, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency.
• Manage financial correspondence with clients, vendors, and regulatory authorities while maintaining current corporate and financial compliance records.
• Support senior management with project administration, scheduling coordination, workflow planning, and operational reporting.
• Assist with employee-related financial and administrative matters, including benefits administration, collective agreement compliance, and payroll-related inquiries

Qualifications & Requirements :

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial statement preparation
• Experience with payroll administration and financial record management
• Proficiency with accounting software (QuickBooks experience is an asset)
• Equivalent professional experience is considered an asset
• A diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field , Previous experience in a construction contracting or specialty trades environment would be a strong advantage.