Controller

Downtown Vancouver, BC | Professional Services

Are you a hands-on Controller who enjoys leading a team while staying close to the numbers? Our client, a well-established and growing professional services firm in downtown Vancouver, is seeking a collaborative and driven finance leader to join their team.

Reporting to an approachable and highly regarded CFO, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact—leading a team of motivated junior accountants while owning the full financial reporting cycle and contributing to key business decisions.

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead and mentor a team of junior accountants, fostering a high-performance and supportive environment
• Oversee the month-end close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Prepare and present consolidated financial statements to senior leadership and stakeholders
• Own the annual budgeting process, including forecasting and variance analysis
• Partner with the CFO and operational leaders to provide insights that drive business performance
• Support year-end activities, including audits and tax compilations
• Take initiative on process improvements and special projects as the business evolves

What we’re looking for:

• CPA designation with progressive experience in a Controller or senior accounting role
• Background in professional services or a similar dynamic environment is an asset
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach and develop junior team members
• Hands-on, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced setting
• A proactive mindset with a natural ability to identify improvements and solve problems

Why this opportunity?

• Work closely with a collaborative CFO who values partnership and ideas
• Lead a team that is eager to learn and grow under your guidance
• Be part of a stable, reputable firm with a strong presence in Vancouver
• Exposure to both strategic and operational aspects of finance

If you’re looking for a role where you can combine leadership, technical expertise, and business partnering, this is an opportunity worth exploring. Please contact Sharon Lovison at 604-229-2573. Please reference job number 05060-0013431551 in all correspondence.

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