<p><strong style="color: black; font-size: 14.5pt;">Operations Controller</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong style="color: black; font-size: 14.5pt;">The Opportunity</strong></p><p><span style="color: black;">Robert Half is seeking an experienced, hands-on </span><strong style="color: black;">Operations Controller</strong><span style="color: black;"> to join a well-established organization based in Surrey, BC.</span></p><p><span style="color: black;">This opportunity is ideally suited to an accounting leader who enjoys being close to the day-to-day operations of a business, takes pride in maintaining accurate financial records, and thrives in an environment where they can take full ownership of the accounting function.</span></p><p><span style="color: black;">Working closely with operational leadership, project managers, and the broader finance team, the Operations Controller will oversee the accounting activities of a primary operating entity, ensuring the integrity of financial reporting, the efficiency of month-end processes, and the continued development of a strong accounting team.</span></p><p><span style="color: black;">This is a </span><strong style="color: black;">hands-on, operationally focused controllership position</strong><span style="color: black;">, rather than a strategic finance or FP&amp;A role. The successful candidate will be someone who genuinely enjoys managing the books, understanding the numbers, resolving accounting matters, and ensuring that financial information is accurate, complete, and delivered on time.</span></p><p><strong style="color: black; font-size: 14.5pt;">Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong style="color: black;">Financial Accounting &amp; Month-End Close</strong></p><ul><li>Take full ownership of the day-to-day accounting operations and financial reporting for the operating entity.</li><li>Lead and actively participate in the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to reporting deadlines.</li><li>Oversee general ledger activities, account reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet integrity.</li><li>Review financial results, investigate discrepancies, and ensure transactions are appropriately recorded and supported.</li><li>Maintain strong internal controls, accounting procedures, and financial documentation.</li><li>Prepare and review monthly financial reporting packages for submission to head office, ensuring the quality and reliability of reported results.</li><li>Coordinate year-end working papers, audit requirements, and other financial reporting deliverables.</li></ul><p><strong style="color: black;">Operational Accounting &amp; Business Partnership</strong></p><ul><li>Work closely with project managers, operations leaders, and other internal stakeholders to support accurate and timely financial information.</li><li>Develop a strong understanding of the organization’s operational activities and how they translate into financial results.</li><li>Support project-related accounting, cost allocations, expense reviews, and financial reconciliations as applicable.</li><li>Act as a reliable accounting resource for operational teams, helping resolve day-to-day financial questions and reporting matters.</li><li>Identify accounting inconsistencies, operational inefficiencies, and opportunities to strengthen financial processes.</li></ul><p><strong style="color: black;">Team Leadership &amp; Process Improvement</strong></p><ul><li>Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching, and oversight to the accounting team, fostering a collaborative, accountable, and supportive working environment.</li><li>Establish clear expectations, appropriate workflows, and consistent standards for accuracy and timeliness.</li><li>Remain actively involved in the accounting function, providing technical guidance and hands-on support where required.</li><li>Partner with the CFO and senior finance leadership on practical process improvement initiatives, including month-end efficiencies, reporting consistency, and internal controls.</li><li>Support the ongoing development of the accounting team, identifying opportunities to strengthen individual capabilities and improve overall departmental effectiveness.</li></ul><p><strong style="color: black; font-size: 14.5pt;">Qualifications &amp; Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Approximately <strong>5–10 years of progressive controllership or comparable senior accounting experience</strong>, ideally within an operationally focused business.</li><li>Strong technical accounting foundation with extensive experience managing month-end close, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and financial reporting.</li><li>Experience overseeing the accounting function for an operating entity, business unit, plant, or similarly structured environment.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to independently manage financial reporting deliverables while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.</li><li>Previous experience leading, mentoring, and developing accounting teams.</li><li>Strong working knowledge of accounting controls, financial processes, and operational accounting practices.</li><li>Experience collaborating with operational stakeholders, including project managers, department leaders, and senior management.</li><li>Excellent interpersonal skills, sound judgment, and the emotional intelligence to communicate effectively across different levels and functions of an organization.</li><li>A practical, detail-oriented approach to problem-solving, with the ability to identify issues, investigate discrepancies, and implement sustainable solutions.</li><li>CPA designation preferred.</li><li>Experience in a project-based, industrial, manufacturing, construction, or similarly operational environment would be considered an asset.</li></ul><p><strong style="color: black; font-size: 14.5pt;">The Ideal Candidate</strong></p><p><span style="color: black;">We are looking for a Controller who </span><strong style="color: black;">enjoys the accounting function itself</strong><span style="color: black;"> — someone who takes satisfaction in a well-managed month-end close, a clean balance sheet, reliable financial reporting, and a team that works effectively together.</span></p><p><span style="color: black;">The ideal candidate is comfortable being both a leader and an active contributor. They are not looking to move away from transactional oversight or day-to-day accounting responsibilities into a predominantly strategic finance position.</span></p><p><span style="color: black;">They bring a strong sense of ownership, attention to detail, and a willingness to roll up their sleeves when needed. Equally important, they understand that effective controllership requires strong relationships with the people behind the numbers.</span></p><p><span style="color: black;">This individual will be approachable, collaborative, and confident working with operational stakeholders while maintaining the structure, accountability, and financial discipline expected of a Controller.</span></p><p><strong style="color: black; font-size: 14.5pt;">Compensation &amp; Benefits</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Base Salary:</strong> $110,000 – $135,000, commensurate with experience</li><li>Discretionary annual bonus</li><li>Comprehensive company benefits package</li><li>Full-time, permanent opportunity</li><li>Fully on-site position in Surrey, BC</li></ul><p><span style="color: black;">This is an excellent opportunity for an established accounting professional seeking a long-term, hands-on leadership position with meaningful ownership of the accounting function and the opportunity to contribute to a well-run operational finance team</span></p>

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