Controller

Controller

Kelowna, BC | Permanent, Full-Time | $100,000–$120,000 annually

Excel Personnel is recruiting for an experienced Controller to join a well-established, multi-divisional organization in Kelowna, BC.

Reporting to the CFO and CEO, the Controller will oversee financial accounting, management accounting, external audit coordination and management reporting across the organization. This is a hands-on leadership role overseeing a small finance team that includes an Assistant Controller, Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable staff.

The successful candidate will be an experienced accounting leader who is comfortable working at both the operational and senior level. You will provide guidance to the finance team, work closely with divisional management and senior leadership, and remain actively involved in the day-to-day financial operations of the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end financial reporting, consolidated financial statements, management reporting and variance analysis

• Support annual budgeting, corporate financial planning, cash flow reporting and ad hoc financial analysis

• Oversee internal controls, accounting systems, accounts receivable, inventory processes and government remittances

• Manage the annual external audit process and act as the primary contact for the audit Partner

• Provide financial guidance and support to divisional managers and senior leadership

• Lead, support and develop the finance team while remaining hands-on and assisting with accounting activities when needed

What You Bring

• Canadian Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation is mandatory

• Minimum five years of progressive senior-level accounting and finance experience, including management or leadership experience

• Experience supervising, supporting and developing a finance team

• Strong financial reporting, analysis and practical problem-solving skills

• Experience reviewing management financial statements and providing meaningful variance analysis

• Ability to interpret and communicate financial information in clear, practical terms

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and previous experience working with accounting systems

• Collaborative and supportive leadership style with strong communication and organizational skills

• Ability to manage deadlines, competing priorities and changing business needs

• Sage (Accpac) and experience working with multiple companies or divisions are considered assets

Compensation & Benefits

• $100,000–$120,000 annual salary, dependent on experience

• Three weeks of vacation

• Extended health, dental, life, LTD and travel benefits

• Fitness allowance

• On-site parking

Schedule & Location

This is a full-time, on-site position based in Kelowna, BC, working Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The anticipated start date is as soon as possible.

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity for an experienced CPA who enjoys being close to the business and wants a role that combines financial oversight, analysis and leadership with hands-on involvement in the accounting function.

The Controller will work closely with senior leadership, support a small finance team and have the opportunity to take on increasing responsibility as they grow with the organization.

If you have the accounting depth, leadership experience and hands-on approach this role requires, we invite you to apply through Excel Personnel.