Business Unit Controller
Take the lead in managing financial reporting, treasury, and budgeting functions while guiding a talented accounting team. Play a key role in delivering insights that drive strategic decisions and support the growth of the business unit.
Who – The Company:
Our client is a well-established organization with a strong reputation for quality products and exceptional customer support. They foster a collaborative, team-oriented culture and are committed to employee growth and development.
What- The Role:
- Lead financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, treasury, and cashflow management for the business unit.
- Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes including reconciliations, adjusting entries, accruals, eliminations, and working papers.
- Prepare management reports, KPIs, and variance analyses; provide financial perspective to support decision-making.
- Ensure compliance with ASPE, audit, tax, and statutory reporting requirements.
- Manage payroll reconciliation, labour reporting, and bi-weekly submissions in coordination with ADP.
- Oversee customer/vendor setup, payment runs, PO/SO/WO issue resolution, and financing contracts.
- Lead budget and capital planning cycles; prepare forecasts for corporate office.
- Implement and improve financial systems (ERP: GSS, payroll: ADP) and internal controls to safeguard assets.
- Provide financial analysis for operations, equipment sales & rentals, and technical solutions.
- Supervise, coach, and develop accounting team members; conduct performance reviews.
- Promote a collaborative, service-oriented culture with open communication across the business unit and corporate.
Who- the Candidate:
- CPA designation required.
- Minimum 5 years’ supervisory experience leading an accounting/finance team.
- Strong technical accounting knowledge and attention to detail.
- Experience with financial reporting, revenue recognition, and compliance under ASPE.
- Manufacturing or project-based industry background preferred (not required).
- Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient with ERP and payroll systems (Global Shop Solutions, ADP experience an asset).
- Driven, entrepreneurial, and collaborative mindset with a hands-on approach in a small-company environment.
How much:
$100,000 - $120,000 commensurate with experience + discretionary bonus, RRSP match, extended health, 3 weeks vacation.
Where:
Surrey, 5 days’ onsite.
When & How To Apply:
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