Controller

About This Opportunity:

Our organization, a privately held company based in the Lower Mainland with a multifaceted workforce, is seeking an experienced Controller to oversee financial reporting, accounting operations, and financial controls.

This role works closely with senior leadership and requires a hands-on finance professional who brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to maintain financial accuracy while supporting the organization's evolving operational needs.

The successful candidate will be comfortable working independently, managing competing priorities, and identifying opportunities to strengthen financial processes and reporting practices.

- Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timely completion
- Manage general ledger activities, account reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end and year-end close processes
- Prepare and maintain financial statements, supporting schedules, and management reports
- Develop and maintain budget versus actual reporting, working with senior leadership to explain variances and support forecasting
- Analyze financial performance, expenditures, and operational costs to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
- Oversee day-to-day accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll coordination
- Monitor cash flow, working capital, and financial commitments to support operational requirements
- Maintain appropriate internal controls, accounting procedures, and financial approval processes
- Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, financial regulations, and reporting requirements




- Coordinate year-end accounting activities, audit preparation, and external accounting relationships
- Provide financial analysis and modeling to support business planning, resource allocation, and operational decisions
- Identify opportunities to improve financial systems, reporting processes, and accounting efficiencies
- Work collaboratively with department leaders to improve budget management, financial awareness, and expenditure oversight
- Support senior leadership with clear, practical financial information and recommendations

Qualifications

- CPA designation or active progress toward a recognized accounting designation preferred
- 5+ years of progressive accounting and financial management experience
- Strong understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and general ledger accounting
- Demonstrated experience overseeing month-end and year-end close processes
- Experience managing accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll-related activities
- Strong proficiency in accounting software, financial reporting systems, and Microsoft Excel
- Experience coordinating audits and working with external accounting professionals.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.




- Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and manage competing priorities
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to translate financial information for non-finance stakeholders

What Success Looks Like

Within the first year, the successful candidate will have established dependable and accurate financial reporting, strengthened accounting processes and internal controls, and contributed to measurable improvements in forecasting and budget discipline.

They will have developed strong working relationships with senior leadership, demonstrated ownership of the organization's financial operations, and contributed practical financial insight to support informed business decisions.

This position offers an opportunity for a capable finance professional to expand their responsibilities, partner with the COO, and contribute to the continued development of the organization's finance function.

Pay: $85,000–$95,000 per year dependent on experience

Work Arrangement: This position requires full-time on-site attendance for the first 90 days of employment. Following this period, a hybrid work arrangement may be negotiated by mutual agreement, subject to operational requirements and demonstrated performance.

Job Type: Full-time, permanent

Location: Downtown Vancouver

Pay: $75,000.00-$90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Versatile schedule
- Paid time off
- Store discount
- Wellness program
- Work from home

Work Location: In person

📌 Financial Controller (Vancouver)
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📍 Vancouver