Financial Controller

Controller

Location: North Vancouver, BC | On-site

On behalf of our client, Robert Half is seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Controller to join a growing organization based in North Vancouver, BC.

This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on finance leader to take ownership of the organization's core financial operations while playing an influential role in its continued growth and success. Working closely with senior leadership, the Controller will provide strategic financial insights, drive process improvements, strengthen financial reporting and controls, and help shape the financial direction of the business.

The successful candidate will enjoy a high degree of autonomy and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across the organization. With oversight of multi-entity financial reporting and responsibility for developing scalable finance processes, this role offers an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional looking to expand their leadership capabilities and contribute beyond traditional accounting functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the Finance function, establishing priorities, driving accountability, and ensuring the team is positioned to support the organization's evolving business needs.
• Act as a trusted financial business partner to senior leadership, offering insights and recommendations that influence strategic planning, operational performance, and key business decisions.
• Take ownership of consolidated and multi-entity financial reporting, enhancing visibility into financial performance and ensuring leadership has reliable information to guide the business.
• Oversee the development of financial plans, budgets, and rolling forecasts, translating business objectives into meaningful financial targets and performance measures.
• Assess existing accounting practices and workflows, proactively identifying opportunities to streamline processes, improve efficiencies, and implement scalable financial systems and procedures.
• Bring greater insight to business performance through financial modelling, variance analysis, and interpretation of key financial trends, highlighting opportunities for growth and profitability.
• Build and maintain a strong financial governance framework, ensuring appropriate controls, consistent accounting practices, and effective risk management across the organization.
• Provide oversight of working capital, liquidity, and cash flow management, helping ensure the business is well-positioned to meet its operational and growth objectives.
• Serve as the primary finance contact for external auditors, tax advisors, and other professional partners, ensuring effective coordination and timely resolution of financial matters.
• Translate complex financial information into clear, meaningful reporting and presentations that support executive-level discussions and business planning.
• Develop and empower the Finance team through coaching, mentorship, and clear performance expectations, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.
• Support strategic business initiatives, including potential acquisitions, financial due diligence, and other opportunities that contribute to the organization's long-term growth.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation is required.
• 5–6 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including 1–3 years in a leadership or management capacity.
• Experience overseeing multi-entity financial reporting and financial operations is highly desirable.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and a solid understanding of financial management, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Demonstrated ability to improve financial processes, strengthen internal controls, and implement operational efficiencies.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with Microsoft Office and QuickBooks.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities, with the ability to translate financial information into actionable business insights.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to work collaboratively and effectively with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Highly organized and adaptable, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work independently.
• Strong attention to detail balanced with a strategic, big-picture perspective.
• A proactive, hands-on leadership style, with a commitment to integrity, accountability, and collaboration.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Strategic Exposure: Work directly with senior leadership and contribute to important business decisions and organizational strategy.
• Opportunity to Make an Impact: Take ownership of the Finance function and drive meaningful improvements across the organization.
• Process Improvement: Shape and streamline financial processes, reporting structures, and internal controls to support future growth.
• Multi-Entity Experience: Gain broad exposure to multi-entity financial management and reporting.
• Autonomy & Leadership: Enjoy the independence to bring forward ideas, implement solutions, and influence how the Finance function evolves.
• Career Growth: Expand your leadership experience and develop your strategic business partnership capabilities within a growing organization.