Build the Financial Engine Behind Complex Construction
The best construction companies aren't built on spreadsheets. They're built on decisions. Good decisions require reliable financial information, and that's where you come in.
At MacKay, you'll lead the accounting function that keeps our business moving. From highways and bridges to dams, mining, and infrastructure projects across Western Canada, you'll help ensure every financial decision is backed by accurate, timely information.
This isn't simply about closing the books.
It's about building the financial systems, processes, and team that allow our company to continue growing with confidence.
What you'll get to build
You'll become the leader responsible for the financial integrity of the business.
Your work will help project managers and department leaders understand how their projects are truly performing. You'll create reliable reporting that gives our leadership team confidence to make better decisions. You'll strengthen the systems and controls that keep a growing construction company running smoothly.
You'll also help shape the future of our accounting department by mentoring a talented team, improving processes, and helping build systems as we standardize how we work across the company.
Success in this role looks like:
- Financial information our operations team trusts.
- Accurate project reporting that supports better decisions.
- Month-end reporting that's predictable, timely, and dependable.
- Strong cash management that supports healthy growth.
- Clean audits backed by disciplined financial controls.
- An accounting team that's confident, collaborative, and continually improving.
- Financial systems that become more efficient every year.
You'll thrive here if...
- You enjoy bringing order to complexity.
- You naturally improve systems instead of simply maintaining them.
- You believe accounting should be a business partner, not a department that works in isolation.
- You like working alongside project managers and department leaders, helping operations understand the numbers behind the work, and creating financial information that people actually use.
- You take ownership, solve problems before they become emergencies, and genuinely enjoy helping others succeed.
Your experience includes
- CPA designation (or working toward one).
- Experience leading accounting or finance functions.
- Strong understanding of project accounting, job costing, and financial reporting.
- Experience with ERP systems and process improvement.
- The ability to communicate financial information clearly to operational leaders.
- Construction industry experience is an asset.
Why MacKay?
We're building more than infrastructure.
We're building a company designed for the next generation of construction.
Over the past several years we've expanded into some of Western Canada's most challenging heavy civil, transportation, mining, environmental, and infrastructure projects. Today we're continuing that growth while expanding and investing heavily in our systems, technology, and people.
You'll work directly with senior leadership, influence meaningful decisions, and have the opportunity to build something that will continue growing long after today's projects are complete.
If you're looking for a role where your work genuinely shapes the future of a business, we'd love to talk.
Pay: $95,000.00-$110,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Extended health care
- RRSP match
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Cranbrook, BC V1C 7G2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (required)
Experience:
- Canadian Accounting : 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- CPA or working towards one? (required)
Work Location: In person
