Corporate Controller

Location: Charlottetown, PE | Employment Type: Full Time | Date Posted: August 14, 2026

About the role

Campbell's Concrete Ltd. requires a new Controller, responsible for managing the overall financial operations of the company, including IT systems and co-managing HR and health & safety policy. The Controller will provide accurate financial information to the President, including analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and preparing financial reports. This role involves directing and managing accounting functions, establishing and maintaining accounting principles, practices, and procedures, and preparing financial statements and monthly reporting. The Controller also maintains the company's accounting systems and all IT functions, implementing upgrades and changes as required.

This is an excellent career opportunity for an accounting professional to grow with a thriving infrastructure construction company that works with all levels of government and contractors to develop municipal and rural communities on Prince Edward Island.

Responsibilities

• Manage the overall financial operations of Campbell's Concrete Ltd., including IT systems and co-managing HR and health & safety policy.
• Provide accurate financial information to management (President), including analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and preparing financial reports.
• Direct and manage the company's accounting functions, including establishing and maintaining accounting principles, practices, and procedures.
• Prepare financial statements and monthly reporting for management.
• Maintain the company's accounting systems and all IT functions, implementing upgrades and changes as required.
• Oversee review engagements and audits performed by public firms.
• Develop and analyze budgets, and engage in strategic planning.
• Interpret and implement company policies and procedures.

Requirements

• University degree in Business/Accounting; advanced degree or professional accounting designation (such as CPA, CA, CGA, CMA) preferred.
• Extensive experience and knowledge of all aspects of corporate accounting and financial management.
• Thorough knowledge of all relevant Federal, Provincial, and local requirements regarding financial records, pension, profit sharing, and related regulations.
• Proficient communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Experience with financial analysis, budgeting, and strategic planning.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and applications, as well as budget preparation and analysis techniques.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office and Excel.
• Management and/or supervisory experience.
• Good project management skills and the ability to motivate teams to produce quality work within tight timeframes.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make decisions to move work forward.
• Knowledge of ERP computer systems is an asset.
• Excellent leadership, communication, presentation, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to adapt to and learn new software.
• Able to work efficiently as part of a team and independently.
• High level of critical and logical thinking, analysis, and reasoning.
• Able to work well under pressure and meet set deadlines.
• Strong organizational, time management, and prioritizing skills.
• Attention to detail in all areas of work.

Benefits

• Starting salary range of $120,000–$140,000 per year.
• Progressive annual management bonus.
• Comprehensive EHC group benefits.
• Personal/company spending perks (Corporate VISA).
• Learning and development opportunities, including professional development (PD) support for growth.