Job Overview

We are a hydro-demolition and industrial cleaning services across Western Canada. With operations throughout Vancouver Island and expanding activities in the United States, we are seeking an experienced Financial Controller to oversee our accounting department and support the company's continued growth.

Reporting to the President and CEO and working closely with the Fractional CFO, the Financial Controller will oversee financial reporting, accounting operations, budgeting, job costing, cash flow forecasting, and regulatory compliance.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on accounting professional who enjoys working closely with leadership and operations teams to improve financial processes, monitor project profitability, and support strategic business decisions.

Key Responsibilities Accounting and Financial Reporting

- Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger activities.
- Supervise accounting staff, review their work, and establish priorities.
- Manage month-end and year-end closing processes, including reconciliations and supporting schedules.
- Prepare monthly financial statements and management reports, explaining significant variances and financial trends.
- Maintain effective accounting procedures and internal controls.
- Coordinate year-end reporting and provide information to external accountants.
- Oversee fixed asset accounting, equipment financing, and lease obligations.
- Support financial reporting for the company's U.S. subsidiary, including intercompany transactions and consolidated reporting.

Job Costing and Project Financial Management

- Review ongoing projects with operational teams to assess costs incurred, outstanding commitments, and estimated costs to complete.
- Compare actual costs against budgets and investigate significant variances.
- Monitor project profitability, identify cost overruns, and address billing gaps.
- Maintain accurate job costing records and support timely progress and final billing.
- Prepare monthly work-in-progress (WIP) schedules and support percentage-of-completion revenue recognition.
- Track construction contract holdbacks and lien-related billing requirements.




- Review completed projects to identify opportunities to improve future estimating and operational performance.

Budgeting and Bid Support

- Support bid preparation by reviewing cost estimates, pricing assumptions, overhead allocations, and expected margins.
- Collaborate with operational teams to evaluate labour, equipment, materials, subcontractor, and other project costs.
- Assist the Fractional CFO with operating budgets and financial forecasts.
- Provide financial analysis to support pricing decisions, capital investments, and resource allocation.

Cash Flow and Working Capital

- Prepare and maintain a rolling 13-week cash flow forecast.
- Monitor customer collections, supplier payments, payroll, and other financial obligations.
- Identify potential cash flow challenges and recommend strategies to improve working capital.
- Keep senior leadership informed of cash availability and significant financial commitments.

Compliance and Tax Reporting

- Oversee GST/HST and applicable PST filings and remittances.
- Ensure payroll deductions, remittances, and annual information returns are completed accurately and on time.
- Oversee WorkSafeBC reporting and assessments.
- Maintain appropriate documentation for tax filings and financial compliance.
- Coordinate with external advisers on corporate tax matters and U.S. sales tax obligations, as applicable.

Process Improvement and Management Support

- Improve accounting processes, reporting systems, and financial controls.
- Support the effective use of Sage 50 and other financial tools.
- Provide practical financial insights to management and operational teams.
- Maintain the confidentiality and integrity of financial and employee information.

Required Qualifications

- CPA designation; candidates nearing completion of the CPA program will also be considered.
- At least 3 years of progressive accounting or financial management experience.




- Previous experience supervising accounting staff or overseeing accounting operations.
- Strong knowledge of financial reporting, general accounting, budgeting, and cash flow management.
- Experience with Canadian sales tax and payroll reporting requirements.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to investigate financial discrepancies and communicate findings clearly.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet reporting deadlines.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience in industrial services, construction, contracting, or project-based businesses.
- Experience with job costing, work-in-progress reporting, and project profitability analysis.
- Experience supporting construction bids and project cost estimates.
- Familiarity with Sage 50 or similar accounting software.
- Experience working in a growing organization with multiple business entities.
- Exposure to Canadian and U.S. cross-border accounting and reporting.
- Management accounting experience or training.

What We Offer

- Competitive annual salary.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- A key financial leadership role within a growing organization.
- Direct collaboration with the President and CEO and Fractional CFO.
- Opportunities to improve financial processes and contribute to business growth.
- Exposure to project-based financial management and cross-border operations.
- A cooperative work environment with opportunities for professional development.

Work Schedule

Full-time position, primarily Monday through Friday during regular business hours.

The successful candidate will be based in Campbell River, BC. A hybrid arrangement with some remote work may be considered.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00-$100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Application question(s):

- Do you hold a CPA designation, or are you currently in the final stages of completing your CPA?
- Do you have experience with job costing, work-in-progress (WIP) reporting, and project profitability analysis?
- 1. Are you able to work in Campbell River, BC, with primarily on-site attendance?

Work Location: In person

📌 Financial Controller (Campbell River)
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