Maternity Cover: Controller (15 Month Term)

Fresh Tracks Canada•Vancouver, BC

2d•CA$130,000 - CA$150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At Fresh Tracks Canada, we craft tailor-made Canadian vacations for people from all over the world. Since 1996, our team of Canadian Insiders have helped our customers plan their vacations and enjoy life-changing travel experiences. We believe in keeping our customers front and center in everything we do; in fact, focus on serving our customers is one of our core values. Everyone acts and operates as an owner, treating this business as their own. We raise the bar constantly, embracing that nothing is perfect but continuous improvement is key. Our team is made up of passionate, positive experts who drive healthy collaboration by winning or losing as one, and we bring out the best in each other. ABOUT THE ROLE We are seeking an experienced Controller to join our team in a 15-month maternity leave coverage role. This is a strategic, hands-on leadership opportunity for someone who is equally comfortable setting direction and rolling up their sleeves in a lean, fast-growing environment. As Controller, you will lead the accounting function and play a key role in ensuring the integrity of financial reporting, the effectiveness of internal controls, and the delivery of timely, accurate financial information that supports business decision-making. You will oversee core accounting operations, treasury, payroll, tax, and compliance, while helping scale and strengthen the finance function to support continued growth. This role will also be instrumental in improving processes, optimizing systems and workflows, and reducing manual effort to drive greater efficiency, visibility, and control across the organization. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, sound judgment, and a practical, leadership-oriented mindset. You are someone who thrives in dynamic environments, enjoys building structure and improving processes, and can confidently lead change while supporting and elevating the broader finance function.

Requirements

CPA designation required
10+ years of progressive experience in controllership, accounting, or finance leadership, including several years in a leadership role
Strong knowledge of Canadian accounting standards (ASPE or IFRS) and Canadian tax regulations
Experience leading the close process, strengthening internal controls, and delivering management reporting in a complex or growing environment
Experience with treasury management, cash flow forecasting, and liquidity planning
Demonstrated success transforming finance processes, implementing or optimizing systems, and building scalable ways of working
Strong proficiency in accounting systems and advanced Excel skills
Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to balance accuracy with pace in a dynamic environment
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

Lead the accounting function, ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of financial reporting in accordance with Canadian accounting standards (ASPE).
Drive and optimize the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close process, improving efficiency, accountability, and reporting quality
Own accounting-led management reporting and partner with FP&A on broader financial analysis and insights to support leadership decision-making.
Manage external audit and review processes, ensuring readiness, strong coordination, and timely completion.
Lead and develop the accounting team, fostering accountability, collaboration, and high performance across the finance function.
Oversee treasury management, including cash management, cash flow forecasting, capital planning, and banking relationships.
Provide oversight of payroll, tax, and regulatory compliance, ensuring accurate filings, remittances, and adherence to applicable requirements.
Oversee equity plan administration in partnership with the People Operations team, ensuring effective and accurate execution.
Establish and maintain an effective internal control environment to safeguard company assets, support operational integrity, and strengthen finance discipline.
Lead core accounting operations, accounts payable and supplier costing, while redesigning processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and process consistency.
Drive the modernization of finance systems, processes, and workflows, identifying opportunities to automate, streamline, and use AI-enabled workflows to improve efficiency and strengthen financial insights.
Support strategic finance initiatives and deliver ad hoc analysis to support and inform leadership decision-making.