Controller – Western Canada (Industrial Processing and Operations)
Lower Mainland, BC (In Office Position)
Our client is a leader in their sector, operating at the intersection of inbound logistics, environmental stewardship, and industrial manufacturing. Operating facilities across Western Canada, our client plays a critical role across the provinces, while delivering operational excellence to its customers and stakeholders. They have engaged Cameron Lappin of Lock Search Group to uncover a Controller for Western Canada.
The Controller will oversee all regional accounting and financial reporting activities for operations across Western Canada. This position is responsible for establishing and maintaining effective accounting controls, financial processes, and reporting standards to ensure accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency. As a key business partner, the Controller will provide financial leadership, support regional operations, and deliver actionable insights that drive business performance. This position is a full-time in-office role, based out of the Lower Mainland, in British Columbia.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, oversee and manage accounting functions across Western Canada’s operations, in accordance to compliance standards.
- Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting and administrative team, including leading an Assistant Controller, and a team responsible for Cost Accounting, AP/AR, Payroll, and administration.
- Monitor and reconcile monthly material flow reporting, tracking inbound, in-process, and outbound product to ensure inventory accuracy and operational accountability.
- Manage general ledger activities, including the review and approval of journal entries to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records.
- Prepare capital expenditure requests and supporting financial analyses to evaluate project feasibility and support investment decisions.
- Coordinate and support internal and external audit activities, ensuring compliance and the timely resolution of audit findings.
- Partner with Plant Managers, executive team members, along with working closely with the Finance Director to provide financial insights, operational analysis, and recommendations that drive business performance.
- Establish, implement, and maintain strong internal control frameworks across all regional locations to safeguard assets, mitigate risk, and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Oversee the full revenue cycle, ensuring accurate billing, timely revenue recognition, effective collections, and strong cash flow management.
- Review and approve purchase order activity to ensure timely issuance, policy compliance, and alignment with operational requirements.
- Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process for regional operations in partnership with operational leadership teams
- Oversee inventory accounting processes, verifying inventory balances and ensuring accurate valuation, reconciliation, and reporting.
- Review monthly operating results and provide detailed variance analyses against budget, forecast, and prior-year performance.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Commerce, Finance, or a related discipline from an accredited institution.
- CPA designation is desired, but candidates actively pursuing their CPA will also be considered.
- Minimum of 7 years of progressive accounting and financial management experience, from manufacturing, production, industrial, or operational environments.
- Must have direct previous experience with Cost Accounting
- Previous experience, and track record of leading, coaching and mentoring a team is a must
- Experience working with accounting systems is integral.
- Exposure to data analytics, ERP integrations, business intelligence tools, and process improvement initiatives is considered an asset.
- Advanced proficiency with Excel is critical, with the ability to analyze and interpret large data sets.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across all levels of the organization.
- Highly organized, self-motivated, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
- Positive, collaborative mindset with a strong commitment to teamwork and continuous improvement.
- Demonstrates sound judgment, professionalism, and a high degree of integrity in handling confidential and sensitive information.
- Ability to take initiative, drive results, and effectively support both finance and operational leadership teams.
- Adaptable and resourceful, with a proactive approach to identifying opportunities for process and performance improvements.
- Ability to travel within Western Canada
Compensation & Benefits:
The anticipated base salary range for this position is $135 to 145K annually. The actual base salary for this position may depend on various factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, skills, experience and work location. Base pay is only one part of your total compensation package. This position will also be supported with an annual bonus incentive plan, RRSP matching program and extended benefits.
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity as showcased above, please apply in confidence today.
Thank you in advance for your interest. Only those individuals deemed to have the skill set, track record and professional experience, as well reside in the British Columbia market, will be contacted for this leadership position.
