About the Role

We are seeking an experienced, organized, and detail-oriented Controller to oversee the financial administration, bookkeeping, payroll processes, and general administrative operations of our multi-location fitness business.

This is a hands-on role for someone who can independently manage day-to-day accounting functions, ensure accuracy and compliance, oversee payroll and accounts payable, and take ownership of the administrative systems that support our growing business.

The ideal candidate is proactive, resourceful, comfortable working independently, and interested in improving processes through better systems and automation. 3 - 5 years of experience in the field is required.

Key Responsibilities

1. Accounting & Bookkeeping

- Oversee and manage all bookkeeping activities across multiple business locations.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.
- Perform monthly adjusting journal entries and account reconciliations.
- Review financial transactions and ensure accurate coding and documentation.
- Manage accounts payable, including reviewing, processing, and approving invoices.
- Oversee vendor records, agreements, and related documentation.
- Ensure all financial records are properly organized and maintained.

2. Payroll Administration

- Review and oversee payroll processing to ensure accuracy and timely payment.
- Maintain employee payroll records and documentation.
- Manage employee records, including employment agreements and related
- documentation.
- Oversee payroll-related reporting and compliance.
- Prepare and coordinate annual T4 and T4A filings.

3. Tax & Regulatory Compliance

- Prepare and submit GST filings.
- Respond to Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) inquiries and requests.
- Ensure required financial and payroll documentation is maintained.
- Monitor accounting and tax filing deadlines to ensure compliance.

4. Accounts Payable & Financial Systems





- Manage and oversee accounts payable processes.
- Review and approve invoices for payment.
- Set up and maintain payment processes and workflows.
- Ensure appropriate documentation and approvals are in place before payments are
- issued.

5. Software & Systems Management The successful candidate will be responsible for working within and maintaining the following systems:

- QuickBooks Online (QBO): Bookkeeping, reconciliations, journal entries, and
- financial reporting.
- Dext: Receipt capture, expense management, and bookkeeping documentation.
- Plooto: Accounts payable, payment approvals, and payment processing.
- Rise: Payroll, employee records, scheduling, and time tracking.

*Experience with these platforms is required. 6. HR & Administrative Support

- Respond to employee and management HR-related inquiries.
- Assist with employee documentation, employment agreements, and personnel
- records.
- Support payroll-related HR administration.
- Respond to administrative requests from management and individual locations.
- Handle additional administrative responsibilities as required.

7. Process Improvement & Automation

- Identify opportunities to improve accounting and administrative processes.
- Design and implement new systems to streamline workflows.
- Develop procedures to reduce manual work and improve efficiency.
- Explore and implement automation solutions across bookkeeping, payroll, accounts
- payable, and general administration.




- Help build scalable systems that support the continued growth of the business.

Qualifications & Experience

- A bachelor's degree in business administration, economics, commerce or a
- related field is required.
- A master's degree in business administration (concentration in finance), or
- another master's level management program may be required.
- A recognized accounting designation is required.
- Several years of experience in bookkeeping, accounting, or financial administration.
- Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks Online, Plooto and Rise.
- Experience managing accounts payable and payroll administration.
- Knowledge of Canadian payroll requirements, GST filings, T4 and T4A reporting.
- Familiarity with CRA reporting and compliance requirements.
- Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of responsibilities.
- Solid computer skills and ability to learn and manage multiple software platforms.
- Experience supporting multiple business locations is an asset.

The Ideal Candidate

- We are looking for someone who:
- Takes ownership and follows tasks through to completion.
- Is highly organized and detail-oriented.
- Can work independently without requiring constant direction.
- Is comfortable handling confidential financial and employee information.
- Is proactive about identifying problems and finding solutions.
- Enjoys creating better systems and improving existing processes.
- Can balance routine accounting responsibilities with changing business needs.

*This role is mostly remote with frequent phone and virutal meetings with ownership. *Some location visits within the lower mainland may be required.

Pay: $90,000.00-$100,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Work from home

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Surrey, BC

📌 Controller (Surrey)
🏢 Anytime Fitness
📍 Surrey