Surrey, BC | $135,000-$155,000 + Bonus + RRSP | 100% OnsiteAre you a CPA who wants to do more than report on what already happened?A fast-growing, family-owned manufacturing and distribution organization is looking for an experienced Finance Lead / Controller to become a trusted financial partner to ownership and help guide the company through its next stage of growth.This is an opportunity for a strong Controller who enjoys being hands-on while also operating strategically - someone who can look ahead 6-12 months, assess new opportunities, challenge assumptions, manage risk, and help ownership make smart financial decisions.For the right person, there is significant prospect to grow with the organization, with the potential to progress into a Director of Finance role.Why This Opportunity?$135,000-$155,000 base salary, depending on experienceAnnual bonus following the first yearRRSP matching up to 5%Extended health benefitsOpportunity to become a trusted right hand to ownershipLead an established 3-person finance teamJoin an organization in an exciting growth and expansion phaseOpportunity to influence strategy, systems, processes and financial decision-makingExposure to Canadian and U. S. entities and international operationsClear opportunity for the position to grow in scope and seniorityWhat You'll Be DoingThis is much more than a traditional accounting role. You'll provide financial leadership across the organization while helping ownership evaluate where the business is going next.Key responsibilities include:Act as a strategic business partner to ownership, providing financial insight and recommendations on key business decisionsLead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and financial analysisDevelop forward-looking projections and help the business plan 6-12+ months aheadEvaluate new projects,



investments and business opportunities to determine their financial viability and expected returnProvide insight into costing, margins, inventory, cash flow and profitabilityOversee cash and asset management, banking relationships and financing activitiesPrepare financial models, forecasts and business cases to support financing and investment decisionsManage foreign exchange exposure and riskOversee accounting and finance activities across multiple related entities, including a U. S. entityLead and mentor the existing finance teamStrengthen internal controls, reporting processes and financial systemsPartner with other departments as Finance serves as a key touchpoint throughout the organizationWork with external auditors, tax advisors, lenders and other financial partnersIdentify opportunities to automate repetitive financial and administrative processesProvide oversight and support across certain administrative, HR and IT functionsWhat We're Looking ForThe ideal candidate combines solid technical accounting expertise with the ability to think commercially and strategically.Must-haves include:CPA designation with several years of post-designation experienceStrong Controller-level or senior finance leadership experienceExperience within manufacturing, distribution or a similarly inventory-intensive environmentStrong understanding of inventory management, costing and marginsDemonstrated experience with forecasting, budgeting, cash flow and financial modellingAbility to evaluate deals,



projects and investments from a financial and commercial perspectiveExperience leading and developing an accounting/finance teamExposure to multi-entity accountingComfort working with U. S. entities and cross-border considerationsExperience with foreign exchangeStrong systems aptitude and willingness to learn and implement new technologyExperience working in a smaller or mid-sized organization where leaders need to be both strategic and hands-on is strongly preferredThe Right FitWe're looking for someone who is:A team player who builds strong relationships across departmentsHands-on and willing to roll up their sleeves when neededStrategic, commercially minded and comfortable providing recommendations to ownershipCalm, steady and solutions-orientedFlexible and comfortable operating in a growing, entrepreneurial environmentInterested in understanding the entire finance function - not simply managing it from a distanceComfortable learning new systems and finding better ways to do thingsLooking for a long-term home where they can build relationships, make an impact and grow with the businessAbout the OrganizationThe company is an established Canadian manufacturing, sourcing and distribution business with more than 50 years of history and approximately 30 employees at its Surrey operation.The organization is in an exciting period of evolution and growth, with international suppliers, significant inventory operations, product design and engineering capabilities, U. S. operations, and continued geographic expansion.Its products serve customers across sectors including forestry, mining, agriculture, commercial, industrial and consumer markets.If you're an experienced CPA and finance leader who enjoys combining strategic thinking with hands-on leadership - and you're looking for an organization where you can become a genuine partner to ownership and grow with the business - we'd love to hear from you.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Finance Lead / Controller (Surrey)
🏢 TEEMA
📍 Surrey