Financial Controller

David Nairne & Associates • North Vancouver, BC

6d • CA$105,000 - CA$130,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The financial controller leads the company’s financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting, strong controls, and timely insight to support decision-making. This is a hands-on role in a project-based environment, working closely with project managers and leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA designation required.
• 5 + years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a small to mid-sized company.
• Strong financial reporting and controls knowledge.
• Experience with payroll processing and related compliance requirements.
• Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint preferred (or similar project-based ERP).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and systems experience.
• Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Able to improve and simplify processes.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supervising or mentoring accounting staff preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial statements and analysis.
• Lead month-end and year-end close.
• Manage budgets and forecasts.
• Analyze results and provide actionable insight.
• Maintain general ledger and reconciliations.
• Deliver clear, timely reporting to leadership.
• Maintain practical, useable financial procedures.
• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Monitor cash flow.
• Ensure accurate bank reconciliations.
• Drive collections and resolve billing issues.
• Maintain WIP and support timely billing.
• Oversee payroll accuracy and compliance (semi-monthly, salaried).
• Ensure payroll processes are reliable and compliant.
• Supervise and support accounting staff.
• Ensure work is completed accurately and on time.
• Coach and develop team members.
• Maintain quality and accountability.
• Ensure compliance with tax and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee tax filings and remittances.
• Maintain effective internal controls.
• Lead audit and year-end process.
• Proactively identify and address risks.
• Improve processes to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Strengthen reporting and tools.
• Provide timely support to project managers and leadership.
• Improve financial understanding across the team.
• Ensure documentation is current and useable.
• Support business priorities, as needed.

Benefits

• Flexible 37.5-hour work week with hybrid options
• Matching RRSP plan
• Extended health, dental, vision, travel, and life insurance
• Leave top ups (i.e. maternity, caregiver, sick leave)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level