Paradise Dock & Lift Inc. is a growing Canadian manufacturer of premium aluminum docks and hydraulic boat lifts. Based in Vernon, British Columbia, we design, manufacture, sell, install, and service our products throughout Canada and the United States.

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Financial Controller to take ownership of the company’s accounting and financial function.

Position Overview This is a hands-on Controller role within a growing, owner-managed business. The successful candidate will be responsible for both day-to-day accounting and higher-level financial management.

The Controller will personally handle core accounting functions including payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, month-end closing, government remittances, financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow, and inventory accounting.

We are looking for a CPA who is comfortable working independently, taking ownership of the financial function, and moving between routine accounting tasks and financial analysis.

Key Responsibilities

Process payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and customer collections

Complete bank, credit card, loan, and general ledger reconciliations

Record journal entries and maintain accurate accounting records

Complete monthly and year-end close

Prepare monthly financial statements and management reports

Maintain the general ledger and review balance sheet accounts

Prepare cash flow forecasts and monitor working capital

Analyze financial performance against budgets and prior periods

Maintain appropriate internal controls and approval procedures





Manufacturing & Inventory Accounting

Oversee inventory accounting and reconciliations

Review product costs, work-in-progress, manufacturing costs, and margins

Assist with job costing and product profitability analysis

Investigate inventory and costing discrepancies

Work with production and purchasing to improve inventory accuracy

Budgeting & Compliance

Lead annual budgeting and forecasting

Prepare GST, PST, payroll, and other government remittances

Coordinate year-end financial statements and corporate tax requirements with external accountants

Prepare supporting schedules and documentation

Communicate with banks, accountants, insurers, and government agencies as required

Systems & Process Improvement

Improve accounting procedures, controls, and workflows

Support and improve the use of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Develop useful financial reports, dashboards, and KPIs

Document accounting processes and ensure procedures are followed

Assist ownership and management with financial and operational projects

Qualifications

Minimum five years of progressive accounting experience

Experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, Senior Accountant,



or similar role

Hands-on experience with payroll, AP, AR, reconciliations, and month-end closing

Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow management, and internal controls

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central experience is strongly preferred

Manufacturing, inventory accounting, job costing, or product costing experience is strongly preferred

Experience in a small or owner-managed business is an asset

Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills

High attention to detail and ability to work independently

Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is a practical accounting qualified who takes ownership and follows issues through to completion.

They are equally comfortable processing payroll or a vendor invoice, reconciling an account, reviewing inventory costs, preparing financial statements, and providing management with meaningful financial analysis.

This position is best suited to someone who enjoys being directly involved in the accounting function rather than simply overseeing it.

What We Offer

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications

Potential performance-based annual bonus

Extended health and benefits package

Direct involvement with ownership and senior management

Opportunity to take ownership of and improve the company’s accounting function

Stable, locally based position in Vernon, BC

Schedule Monday to Friday, full-time, office-based at our Vernon location.

📌 Financial Controller (Winnipeg)
🏢 Paradise Dock u0026 Lift
📍 Winnipeg