<p>Our Downtown Vancouver client is a private‑equity–backed group of operationally focused companies embarking on the build-out of a centralized shared services back office. As the organization grows in scale and complexity, we are seeking an <strong>Assistant Controller</strong> who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can bring structure to evolving processes, and is excited to help build a high‑performing finance function from the ground up.</p><p><br></p><p>This role is ideal for a technically strong, hands‑on accounting leader who enjoys ownership, continuous improvement, and supporting an ambitious growth mandate.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Month-End, Reporting & Technical Accounting</p><ul><li>Own and manage the full month-end close process across multiple entities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and consistency.</li><li>Prepare, review, and enhance financial statements, working papers, and consolidated reporting packages.</li><li>Maintain the integrity of the GL, reconciliation processes, and internal controls.</li><li>Support preparation of year-end financial statements and work closely with external auditors.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong>Leadership & Team Oversight</p><ul><li>Provide day-to-day oversight, mentorship, and technical support to the shared services accounting team.</li><li>Review team deliverables (journal entries, reconciliations, AP/AR outputs) and reinforce best practices.</li><li>Help build a collaborative, high‑accountability team environment.<strong> </strong></li></ul><p>Financial Planning & Analysis Support</p><ul><li>Assist the Controller with budgeting, forecasting, and developing financial models for strategic decision-making.</li><li>Support the development of KPI reporting, dashboards, and profitability analysis across entities.</li><li>Partner with operations to understand business drivers and improve visibility into performance.</li></ul><p>Cash Management & Treasury</p><ul><li>Support cash flow forecasting and short‑term liquidity management.</li><li>Review payables, support treasury oversight, and help improve cash visibility across entities.</li></ul><p>Process Improvement & Systems</p><ul><li>Play a key role in building shared services processes, standardizing workflows, and documenting accounting policies.</li><li>Identify opportunities to streamline processes, automate tasks, and improve data quality.</li><li>Participate in systems upgrades, integrations, and implementations as the companies scale.</li></ul>
<p>Financial Reporting Manager | Downtown Vancouver (Hybrid)</p><p><br></p><p>Our client, a well-established and growing organization located in Downtown Vancouver, is seeking a Financial Reporting Manager to join their team in a hybrid capacity. This is an exciting opportunity for a collaborative finance professional with a strong foundation in public practice and experience consolidating statements for multi-entity organizations.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Oversee the consolidation and preparation of accurate, timely monthly financial statements for a group of companies in accordance with ASPE.</li><li>Lead, mentor, and develop a team of accounting and reporting professionals.</li><li>Conduct detailed financial analysis to drive business insights and support strategic decision-making.</li><li>Champion process improvement initiatives, leveraging AI and automation to streamline reporting cycles and increase efficiency.</li><li>Assist with the coordination and completion of financial audits, ensuring compliance and high-quality deliverables.</li><li>Manage ad hoc projects and respond to emerging needs within the finance function.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior leadership to support continuous improvement and organizational goals.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>Our Chilliwack-based client is seeking an Assistant Controller to join their growing accounting and finance team.</p><p><br></p><p>The Assistant Controller will support financial reporting and accounting operations across a large and expanding real estate portfolio. This is a senior, hands-on role reporting directly to the Controller, with responsibility for month-end close, financial statement review, team oversight, and supporting new properties and acquisitions. The role requires strong organization, prioritization, and the ability to operate independently with minimal day-to-day supervision.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p><br></p><p>• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close, including the review of accounting adjustments, reconciliations, and financial statements</p><p>• Prepare and review management reporting packages for senior leadership</p><p>• Review and oversee day-to-day accounting operations across A/P, A/R, and general ledger activity</p><p>• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and company policies, including review of GST/PST filings</p><p>• Support accounting and reporting for a growing residential and commercial property portfolio, including new properties and acquisitions</p><p>• Supervise and review work completed by Senior Accountants and AP, providing guidance and oversight as needed</p><p>• Partner closely with the Controller on workflow prioritization, process improvements, and cash flow analysis</p><p>• Research and resolve complex accounting issues while managing multiple priorities with limited day-to-day oversight</p>
<p>Our client is a rapidly expanding Cleantech startup focused on driving substantial revenue growth over the next five years. We are seeking an Accounting Manager will lead a variety of aspects of our accounting function for our US and Canadian operations.</p><p><br></p><p>Duties:</p><ul><li>Operating as a player-coach, leading specific areas of the accounting team and delegating related tasks</li><li>Maintain financial transaction records on a timely and accurate basis.</li><li>Maintain a chart of accounts to reflect bookkeeping policies and procedures and the company’s reporting needs.</li><li>Prepare financial statements, and associated backup and sub-ledgers.</li><li>Utilize NetSuite and other accounting software to manage and automate financial tasks when relevant.</li><li>Integrate other systems to create an efficient and scalable accounting and financial environment.</li><li>Create budgets, financial forecasts, and quarterly reports.</li><li>Collect, analyze, and summarize data for tax forms according to local and federal mandates.</li></ul>
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to join our team in Burnaby, British Columbia. In this role, you will oversee critical accounting operations, lead a dynamic team, and play a pivotal role in shaping the financial infrastructure for a growing SaaS company. This position offers an exciting opportunity to combine leadership, technical expertise, and strategic thinking to build a world-class accounting function.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage and supervise the general ledger operations, ensuring accurate and timely month-end closings for both parent and international subsidiaries.<br>• Lead and mentor a team of accountants, providing guidance, training, and opportunities for skill development and growth.<br>• Conduct detailed reviews of financial operations and reporting, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and company policies.<br>• Oversee the preparation and submission of global indirect tax filings, ensuring compliance across multiple jurisdictions.<br>• Act as the primary liaison with external auditors during annual consolidated audits and statutory audits for international subsidiaries.<br>• Research and resolve complex technical accounting issues, documenting policies and ensuring adherence to standards.<br>• Develop and implement comprehensive standard operating procedures to maintain high-quality accounting records and minimize risks.<br>• Perform in-depth analysis of financial results, preparing variance reports and analytics to support business decision-making.<br>• Drive efficiency and automation within the accounting function by managing the implementation of new software and systems.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address finance, accounting, and tax-related matters effectively.
<p>Our Langley-based client in the construction industry is seeking a Manager, Accounting Operations to join their growing team.</p><p><br></p><p>Reporting directly to the Director of Finance, this is a newly created role responsible for leading the day-to-day accounting function across two related entities while managing a small team of accounting staff.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Owning the full month-end and year-end close process</li><li>Preparing balance sheet reconciliations and journal entries</li><li>Managing job costing, project billing, and related party reconciliations</li><li>Overseeing AP and AR functions and 3-way matching controls</li><li>Ensuring all CRA regulatory filings are completed accurately and on time</li><li>Partnering with construction and development teams on financial reporting</li><li>Leading, mentoring, and developing a small accounting team</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>Our client, a respected community-focused nonprofit organization in Port Alberni on Vancouver Island, is seeking a highly skilled and discreet Finance Manager to serve as the senior financial and administrative lead. This trusted position carries significant responsibility for full-cycle accounting, financial controls, reporting, compliance, and the oversight of administrative systems. You will ensure the integrity, accuracy, and sustainability of all financial operations and provide subject matter expertise and guidance to the Executive Director and Board of Directors.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><p>- Oversee day-to-day accounting, payroll, budgeting, audit preparation, benefits, and pension plan administration for the organization.</p><p>- Prepare and present financial statements, manage monthly and annual reporting cycles, and ensure funder reporting is completed on time.</p><p>- Maintain and monitor financial controls and compliance with relevant federal, provincial, and municipal legislation, as well as Board policies and bylaws.</p><p>- Liaise with external auditors and coordinate audit processes.</p><p>- Participate actively in Board meetings and contribute to organizational planning.</p><p>- Support human resources by ensuring payroll, compensation, and benefits practices comply with collective agreements and relevant legislation.</p><p>- Take on limited Acting Executive Director responsibilities in the absence of the ED.</p><p>- Administer privacy, health and safety, and internal investigations, ensuring best practices in confidentiality and regulatory compliance.</p><p>- Collaborate with the Executive Director in revenue generation efforts, including grants and proposal budget preparation.</p>
<p>We are seeking an experienced and strategic Hotel Controller to oversee all financial operations of a luxury full-service hotel in British Columbia. Reporting to the Managing Director and working closely with ownership and corporate finance, the Hotel Controller will act as a trusted business partner, ensuring financial integrity, regulatory compliance, and strong financial performance in a dynamic luxury hospitality environment.</p><p><br></p><p>This person needs to have Opera Cloud experience.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Financial Leadership & Strategy</strong></p><ul><li>Serve as a member of the Hotel Executive Committee, providing strategic financial insight to support operational and commercial decision-making.</li><li>Partner with the General Manager and department leaders to drive profitability, cost efficiency, and long-term financial sustainability.</li><li>Lead the annual budgeting process, rolling forecasts, and long-range financial planning.</li><li>Accounting & Financial Reporting</li><li>Oversee all accounting operations including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, cash management, and capital asset accounting.</li><li>Prepare timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with Canadian GAAP and corporate standards.</li><li>Ensure accurate revenue recognition across rooms, food & beverage, spa, retail, and events.</li><li>Look after the financial requirements ownership</li></ul><p><strong>Controls, Compliance & Risk Management</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain robust internal controls to safeguard hotel assets and ensure financial accuracy.</li><li>Ensure full compliance with British Columbia provincial legislation, including:</li><li>Employment Standards Act (BC)</li></ul><p><strong>WorkSafeBC Requirements</strong></p><ul><li>PST, GST, and municipal hotel taxes (MRDT)</li><li>Coordinate and lead external audits, tax filings, and statutory reporting.</li><li>Act as primary liaison with banks, auditors, insurance, legal and regulatory authorities.</li><li>Review Annual Hotel Contracts</li></ul><p><strong>Operational Finance</strong></p><ul><li>Collaborate with department heads to manage labor costs, operating expenses, and productivity benchmarks in a unionized and/or non-union environment.</li><li>Monitor inventory, purchasing controls, and vendor contracts to ensure compliance with corporate and brand standards.</li><li>Evaluate capital expenditure requests and track ROI on approved projects.</li></ul><p><strong>Leadership & Talent Development</strong></p><ul><li>Lead, mentor, and develop the hotel finance team, fostering a positive culture of accountability, accuracy, and service excellence.</li><li>Ensure proper training on financial policies, systems, and internal controls.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Robert Half is working with a SaaS & Travel Technology business on the cusp of hyper-growth. Backed by hospitality giants and delivering next-level travel platform tech for world-renowned brands, this organization needs a Controller who can implement streamlined, automated, scalable process and procedures to help manage the finances through the pending growth.</p><p><br></p><p>Reporting directly to the CEO and as part of the Senior Leadership Team, the Controller will:</p><ul><li>Oversee a small accounting and administrative group, building a collaborative, high-performing team.</li><li>Drive new accounting system implementation (currently QuickBooks, your vision and tech skills will bring them to the next scalable, automated level).</li><li>Own consolidated financial statements, cash management, revenue recognition, variance and profitability analysis.</li><li>Partner with leadership on meaningful management reporting.</li><li>Evolve into strategic FP& A, forecasting/modeling, and dashboard/KPI creation as the company scales.</li></ul>
<p>Our client is an award-winning, venture-backed technology firm dedicated to bringing transparency and data-driven integrity to the global restorative economy.</p><p><br></p><p>As they scale toward our goal of restoring ecosystems globally, they are seeking a hands-on Controller to serve as the operational right hand to the CFO.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Accounting Operations & Close: Responsible for managing month-end and year-end close across multiple entities, overseeing Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll, and reviewing reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and schedules. Maintains deferred revenue accounting, customer segmentation impacts, and contract-based workflows.</li><li>Gross Margin & Unit Economics: Ensures accurate reporting for COGS, unit cost, and gross margin; partners with internal teams to confirm unit economics reflect actual costs; supports internal reporting for operational decision-making.</li><li>Audit, Tax & Compliance: Leads end-to-end financial statement audits, manages tax filings and documentation, coordinates with external auditors and advisors, and supports ad-hoc audit requirements.</li><li>Systems, Controls & Process Ownership: Oversees ERP data integrity for multi-entity and multi-currency reporting, designs and enforces accounting policies and internal controls, and drives process improvements and automation.</li></ul>
We are looking for an experienced Controller to join our dynamic team in Vancouver, British Columbia. In this role, you will oversee critical accounting processes for multiple real estate development projects, ensuring accuracy and compliance while contributing to the financial health of the organization. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who values precision and thoroughness, seeking a collaborative and entrepreneurial work environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage comprehensive accounting functions for multiple real estate development projects, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.<br>• Collaborate with external accountants to prepare annual financial statements and handle tax filings and government submissions.<br>• Review and analyze monthly financial statements to ensure accuracy and completeness.<br>• Perform intercompany reconciliations and entries, adhering to strict deadlines.<br>• Process payroll on an as-needed basis and oversee accounts payable/receivable operations.<br>• Prepare monthly construction financing draws and manage job cost reporting and budget updates.<br>• Provide strategic recommendations to management for improving financial processes and operational efficiency.<br>• Supervise vendor reconciliations and bank statement reviews, ensuring smooth operations.<br>• Handle ad hoc accounting and finance tasks as needed to support the organization.<br>• Develop and maintain best practices for accounting procedures to enhance workflow efficiency.
We are looking for a dedicated Director of Accounting to oversee and guide all financial operations within our organization in North Vancouver, British Columbia. This senior leadership role requires a strategic thinker who can manage financial planning, reporting, and compliance, while driving organizational growth and efficiency. The successful candidate will collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure financial goals align with broader business objectives.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Monitor and forecast cash flow to ensure liquidity for operational needs and investments.<br>• Develop and implement financial planning processes, including budgeting, forecasting, and long-term strategy.<br>• Oversee tax compliance and optimize taxation strategies to ensure adherence to regulations.<br>• Ensure the organization’s financial systems are compliant and support operational efficiency and future growth.<br>• Manage the annual operating budget to maximize the effective use of financial resources.<br>• Streamline procurement and inventory processes to enhance cost-effectiveness and operational efficiency.<br>• Prepare and oversee accurate financial reports that comply with Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).<br>• Collaborate with senior management to assess investment opportunities and make informed decisions regarding capital structure.<br>• Lead and develop the finance and accounting team, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.<br>• Identify and mitigate financial risks, ensuring regulatory compliance and adequate insurance coverage.
We are looking for a Controller to oversee the financial operations of our organization with a focus on construction accounting and project profitability. This role ensures compliance with Canadian accounting standards and regulatory requirements while providing strategic financial leadership. Additionally, the Controller will manage office administration and human resources functions to support efficient and compliant business operations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage all accounting processes, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger, and month-end closings.<br>• Prepare comprehensive financial statements on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis in line with Canadian accounting standards.<br>• Develop budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections to ensure financial stability and effective planning.<br>• Oversee job costing, progress billings, and project financial performance, ensuring accurate tracking and reporting.<br>• Maintain and enhance banking relationships while managing credit facilities and financial compliance.<br>• Process and track project invoices, retainage, and holdbacks in accordance with provincial builders' lien legislation.<br>• Support project managers in monitoring costs, updating budgets, and analyzing financial variances.<br>• Implement and maintain robust internal controls and accounting policies to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.<br>• Coordinate annual audits and reviews with external accountants to maintain financial transparency.<br>• Oversee human resources functions, including compensation management, compliance with labour laws, and fostering a positive workplace culture.
