<p>Are you a finance leader seeking to make a meaningful impact in a hands-on environment? An established organization is seeking an experienced professional to step into a key controllership capacity within their team.</p><p> </p><p><u>The Role</u></p><p>This position offers a broad scope, including:</p><p>• Month-end close, quarter-end, and annual reporting responsibilities</p><p>• Preparation of financial statements and performance reporting packages</p><p>• FP& A support including KPIs, variance analysis, budgets, and forecasts</p><p>• Oversight of accounts payable, receivable, and cash flow management</p><p>• Leadership of a small accounting team, with involvement in staff development and performance oversight</p><p>• Participation in process improvement initiatives, systems transitions, and compliance-related projects</p><p>• Support for annual audits, tax filings, and external accounting relationships</p><p>• Multi-entity and group-level financial management</p>
<p>For almost 100 years this organization has been known for providing high quality construction finishing products. Products that are frequently highlighted online, in the news, and across social media platforms. Not only is this organization known for its products, it’s also known for their commitment to their people; empowering employees to make meaningful contributions, continuously learn, and constantly grow professionally. </p><p><br></p><p>As the Controller, you will play a critical role in managing the corporate accounting processes, overseeing AP operations, and supervising credit and collections activities. Reporting to the VP Accounting, the Controller will develop and enforce accounting policies, monitor internal controls, and ensure compliance while leading an experience team.</p><p><br></p><p>Key responsibilities would include:</p><ul><li>Design and implement robust policies, procedures, and internal controls to standardize workflows across the organization.</li><li>Support cross-functional teams with insights and strategic collaboration that drive business-wide success in meeting organizational objectives.</li><li>Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team, cultivating professional growth and an environment of excellence.</li><li>Oversee corporate accounting and accounts payable operations, ensuring systems are efficient, accurate, and aligned with departmental goals.</li><li>Lead the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities to ensure timely and accurate financial planning and reporting.</li><li>Review credit and collections processes across business units, refining approaches as needed to safeguard cash flow and mitigate risk.</li><li>Collaborate with external audit teams to ensure compliance and seamless coordination during audits.</li><li>Partner with internal teams to align financial insights with operational needs, enhancing organizational transparency and decision-making.</li><li>Oversee insurance-related matters, working with brokers to ensure the company has appropriate asset and operation coverage.</li><li>Liaise with legal advisors, government agencies, and auditors as needed to maintain compliance with industry regulations and accounting standards.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Controller</strong></p><p>We are supporting a high-growth, innovative company in the cleantech space with the search for a Controller. Reporting to the Director, Finance, and located in Richmond, this is an exciting opportunity to join a mission-driven organization at a pivotal stage of growth and contribute to the advancement of groundbreaking technology. The Controller will oversee financial operations, reporting, and planning, while leading a small accounting team. This role blends technical accounting with FP& A, offering the opportunity to build strong internal controls, improve reporting processes, and provide strategic insights to leadership.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities </strong>will include but not be limited to<strong>:</strong></p><p>- Lead monthly/annual close, financial reporting, audits, and compliance</p><p>- Manage cash flow forecasting, budgeting support, and scenario analysis</p><p>- Assist in the development of business models and processes to support short- and long-term financial models</p><p>- Oversee tax filings across multiple jurisdictions with external advisors</p><p>- Provide financial insights and analysis to senior leadership and the Board</p><p>- Mentor and develop a small accounting team</p><p>- Enhance ERP (NetSuite) and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI)</p><p><br></p>
<p>Are you a designated CPA looking to take the next step in your career and transition into a management role? If you are a self-motivated professional with hands-on experience in senior accounting and a passion for driving organizational success, we want to hear from you!</p><p> </p><p><strong>Position Overview</strong></p><p> We are actively seeking an <strong><em>Assistant Controller</em></strong> to join our client’s dynamic and growing team. This role is ideal for candidates with at least <strong>2+ years of experience in Senior Accounting positions within industry sectors such as distribution, wholesale, manufacturing, or similarly aligned operations</strong>. You will serve as the <strong>right hand</strong> to the Controller, playing a pivotal role in creating a positive team culture, streamlining processes, and contributing to impactful projects around process improvements, change management, and reporting enhancements.</p><p> </p><p>Whether you’re seeking long-term career growth in an evolving leadership team or a stable management position alongside a seasoned senior leader, this opportunity is tailored to driven, ambitious professionals ready to make a difference.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Assist the <strong>Controller</strong> with critical financial planning and execution projects</li><li>Manage <strong>full cycle accounting </strong>& month-end processes, accruals, reconciliations, tax compliance, audit preparation, and consolidated financial reporting packages.</li><li>Actively contribute to <strong>financial reporting</strong> aligned with ASPE guidelines and support operations & FP& A initiatives as assigned.</li><li>Assisting in <strong>streamlining processes</strong> and optimizing day to day tasks for efficiency and accuracy.</li><li>Drive <strong>change management</strong> initiatives to enhance workflow across the team and organization and assisting with implementation of new systems. </li><li>Promote a <strong>positive, collaborative team culture</strong> while effectively managing competing priorities and projects.</li></ul><p> </p><p><br></p><p> </p>
<p>Robert Half is working with a growing business located in Downtown Vancouver to help identify a new Accounting Manager. Reporting to the Controller with dotted line reporting to the parent, investment company, the Accounting Manager will play a significant role in developing the scalability of the businesses finance functions while ensuring the day-to-day accounting is accurate and timely. The Accounting Manager will take ownership of the accounting function, spearheading the development of robust policies, procedures, and internal controls. The successful candidate will also manage and streamline the month-end close process to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.</p><p><br></p><p>Key responsibilities would include:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Own the month-end close process, including preparation and review of journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements</li><li>Monthly management reporting for operational and executive leadership</li><li> Participation in budgeting and forecasting in partnership with the Controller</li><li>Ad hoc financial and variance analysis</li><li>Build and implement accounting policies and standards to ensure compliance with GAAP and other regulatory requirements</li><li>Design and implement effective internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure accurate financial reporting</li><li>Evaluate existing accounting processes and recommend improvements for efficiency and scalability</li><li>Serve as the primary liaison for external audits, handling documentation and addressing auditor requests</li><li>Provide leadership and guidance to junior accounting staff, fostering professional development and maintaining a high-performance team</li><li>Support Finance Department initiatives, such as software and systems implementation and other departmental or firm-wide improvements, with research, planning, and implementation, as required</li></ul>
