Controller

Location: Richmond, BC (fully on site)

Build More Than Financial Statements. Help Build the Business.

Do you thrive in environments where no two days are the same? Do you enjoy partnering with operations, rolling up your sleeves, and finding better, smarter ways to run a business?

We are looking for a hands-on Controller who wants to do more than close the books. You'll be a trusted advisor to our leadership team, helping drive operational decisions, improve profitability, and support the continued growth of a thriving manufacturing business.

This is an opportunity to work alongside an approachable, collaborative leadership team where your ideas are welcomed, your expertise is valued, and your impact will be visible across the organization.

What You will Be Doing

As our Controller, you'll lead the finance function while partnering closely with operations, production, and executive leadership. Your days will include:

• Leading the full-cycle accounting function including month-end, financial reporting, AP, AR, payroll, fixed assets, and general ledger

• Delivering timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements that help leadership make informed decisions

• Becoming the financial expert behind our manufacturing operations by overseeing cost accounting, inventory valuation, standard costing, and variance analysis

• Working alongside plant leadership to understand production performance, margins, inventory levels, and opportunities for continuous improvement

• Strengthening internal controls, financial processes, and reporting accuracy

• Coordinating annual audits while building strong relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and banking partners

• Leading ERP enhancements, automation initiatives, and process improvement projects that make everyone's jobs easier

• Coaching and mentoring the accounting team while fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture

• Providing meaningful financial insights that help shape strategic business decisions

What You Bring

You're someone who enjoys balancing technical accounting with business partnership and operational thinking.

You'll likely have:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline

• CPA designation (or equivalent professional accounting qualification preferred)

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience with leadership responsibility

• Manufacturing experience with strong knowledge of cost accounting, inventory, and standard costing

• Experience preparing financial statements, budgets, and forecasts

• ERP experience within a manufacturing environment

• Advanced Excel skills and a natural curiosity for analyzing data

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships across finance, operations, and executive leadership

Bonus Points If You Have

• Multi-site manufacturing experience

• Experience leading ERP implementations or system upgrades

• Continuous improvement or process optimization experience

• KPI development and operational reporting expertise

• Experience managing external audits and regulatory compliance

Why You Will Love Working Here

We believe finance should have a seat at the table.

You will join a collaborative leadership team that values fresh ideas, continuous improvement, and teamwork. You'll have the opportunity to influence business decisions, modernize processes, mentor a talented team, and play a meaningful role in the continued growth of our organization.

In return, we offer:

• Competitive compensation and benefits

• A supportive, collaborative culture

• High visibility with executive leadership

• Opportunities to lead meaningful projects and drive change

• The chance to make a real impact—not just in finance, but across the entire business

If you're looking for a role where your expertise extends beyond the numbers and your contributions truly matter, we would love to meet you. Please reach out to Sharon Lovison at 604-229-2573. Please reference job number 05060-0013476585 in all correspondence.

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