Controller

Location: Vancouver, BC

Compensation: $120,000 – $140,000 + bonus and benefits

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent | On-Site

ABOUT US

STRIVE is a specialist recruitment firm offering proactive recruitment solutions in the areas of Accounting & Finance, Corporate Administration, Manufacturing Operations, and Technology. STRIVE supports various clients from small to medium-sized enterprises to Fortune 500 organizations for their permanent, contract, and temporary recruitment needs.

THE CLIENT

Our client is a growing, project-driven organization. With significant growth anticipated over the coming years, the business is investing in its finance function, strengthening internal processes, and building the infrastructure required to support its expanding operations.

This is an opportunity to join an established organization where you can make a meaningful impact on the accounting team, improve financial reporting processes, and contribute to the continued development of the business.

THE ROLE

Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Controller will oversee the day-to-day accounting operations whilst leading and mentoring a team. This is a hands-on leadership position suited to an experienced accounting professional who can provide technical guidance, establish accountability, and ensure the team consistently delivers accurate and timely financial information.

The successful candidate will take ownership of the month-end close process, review financial reporting and working papers, and work closely with the FP&A team to deliver meaningful budget-to-actual variance analysis. As the organization continues to grow, the Controller will also support the evolution of its accounting processes and financial reporting requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and manage the month-end close process, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements, general ledger activity, journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting working papers.
• Oversee the day-to-day accounting operations, providing direction and technical guidance to the team
• Establish clear responsibilities, deadlines, and accountability across the accounting function.
• Review and approve accounting transactions, ensuring expenses are accurately recorded and coded to the appropriate projects.
• Partner with the FP&A team to complete budget-to-actual variance analysis, investigate discrepancies, and communicate findings to management.
• Strengthen accounting procedures, internal controls, and reporting processes to improve consistency and efficiency.
• Provide coaching and mentorship to team members, addressing knowledge gaps and supporting their professional development.
• Collaborate proactively with operational stakeholders to obtain financial information, resolve issues, and ensure accurate reporting.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• CPA designation preferred.
• Several years of progressive accounting experience, including ownership of month-end close and financial reporting.
• Previous experience managing, mentoring, or providing technical leadership to an accounting team.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, including financial statement preparation, account reconciliations, and monthly working papers.
• Demonstrated ability to establish structure, discipline, and accountability within an accounting function.
• Experience with budget-to-actual variance analysis.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to investigate discrepancies and resolve issues independently.
• Experience with ERP and accounting systems, alongside strong Excel skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to ask questions, obtain information, and hold others accountable.
• A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in a project-based or operationally complex business would be an asset.

Compensation & Benefits:

• $120,000 – $140,000 base salary, depending on experience.
• Discretionary bonus.
• RRSP contribution.

Thank you for your interest. We will contact candidates whose experience best aligns with the role.