Controller
- Victoria, BC, Canada
$125,000 to $145,000 CAD / year · Full-time
Applications open in a new tab.
Job details
- Pay
- $125,000 to $145,000 CAD / year
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Experience
- · 5-8 years minimum of progressive accounting experience, including 2+ years in a Controller or Assistant Controller role
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
About the Company
Our client is a growing HVAC and mechanical services business. They are looking for a Controller to join their team!
Why Work Here
· Opportunity to gain valuable experience in an industry leading Private Equity firm
· Work closely with PE owners to help scale a business through M&A and integrations Build a world class finance team/function
· Excellent total compensation package
About the Opportunity
· Own the full month-end close process end-to-end, delivering accurate, on-time results to the VP Finance
· Lead the full month-end and year-end close processes, including preparation of journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, intercompany transactions, and timely delivery of accurate financial results.
· Prepare monthly financial reporting packages, including financial statements, supporting schedules, budget-to-actual variance analysis, and management reporting.
· Maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts, ensuring accurate financial data, reporting integrity, and alignment with business reporting requirements.
· Establish, maintain, and enhance internal controls, accounting procedures, and financial reporting processes to ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
· Manage indirect tax filings, payroll remittances, corporate compliance requirements, audit support, and coordination with external advisors and auditors.
· Oversee project and job costing activities, including monitoring project performance, analyzing cost variances, maintaining work-in-progress (WIP) schedules, supporting revenue recognition, and reporting on project profitability.
· Manage inventory accounting processes, including inventory valuation, reconciliations, physical counts, and the flow of costs through operational and financial reporting systems.
· Provide oversight of accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, collections, cash management, and cash flow forecasting to ensure effective working capital management.
· Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes through financial modeling, cash flow analysis, variance reporting, and operational performance analysis.
· Lead and develop the accounting team while driving continuous improvement, process automation, systems optimization, business integration initiatives, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance financial operations and reporting accuracy.
About You
· 5-8 years minimum of progressive accounting experience, including 2+ years in a Controller or Assistant Controller role
· CPA designation preferred
· People Management / Supervisory experience
Salary Range
$125,000 - $145,000/year
How to Apply
Click the “Apply Now” button and follow the instructions to submit your resume. Please know that we only accept documents in MS Word or Rich Text formats.
When referencing this job, quote #306848
This position for employment is for a current vacancy with Vaco/Highspring’s client. You must currently reside within the Greater Victoria Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.
By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions.
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Lead the accounting function, including month- and year-end close, financial reporting, general ledger maintenance, compliance, audits, project and inventory accounting, and oversight of working capital activities. Develop the accounting team and improve financial processes, systems, controls, and reporting while supporting budgeting, forecasting, and business integrations.
Requirements
Candidates need at least 5–8 years of progressive accounting experience, including 2 or more years as a Controller or Assistant Controller. A CPA designation is preferred, and people-management or supervisory experience is required.
Skills
- Month-End Close
- Year-End Close
- Financial Reporting
- General Ledger Management
- Internal Controls
- Indirect Tax Compliance
- Audit Coordination
- Project Costing
- Job Costing
- Work-in-Progress Accounting
- Revenue Recognition
- Inventory Accounting
- Accounts Receivable
- Accounts Payable
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- Cash Flow Analysis
Benefits
- Medical Benefits
- Dental Benefits
- Vision Benefits
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Discretionary Bonuses
- Competitive Compensation
Visa sponsorship
Not detected in the job text
Categories
- Finance & Accounting
- Management & Leadership
- Construction
Keywords
- HVAC
- Mechanical Services
- Private Equity
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Business Integrations
- Month-End Close
- Year-End Close
- Journal Entries
- Accruals
- Reconciliations
- Intercompany Transactions
- Financial Statements
- Variance Analysis
- General Ledger
- Chart of Accounts
- Internal Controls
- Accounting Standards
- Indirect Tax
- Payroll Remittances
- Audit Support
- Project Costing
- Job Costing
- Work-in-Progress Schedules
- Revenue Recognition
- Inventory Valuation
- Accounts Receivable
- Accounts Payable
- Cash Flow Forecasting
- Financial Modeling
- CPA