Finance Lead / Controller

Surrey, BC | $135,000–$155,000 + Bonus + RRSP | 100% Onsite
Are you a
CPA
who wants to do more than report on what already happened?A
fast-growing, family-owned manufacturing and distribution organization
is looking for an experienced
Finance Lead / Controller
to become a trusted financial partner to ownership and help guide the company through its next stage of growth.This is an opportunity for a strong Controller who enjoys being
hands‑on while also operating strategically
— someone who can look ahead 6–12 months, assess new opportunities, challenge assumptions, manage risk, and help ownership make smart financial decisions.For the right person, there is significant opportunity to
grow with the organization, with the potential to progress into a Director of Finance role.Why This Opportunity?
$135,000–$155,000 base salaryAnnual bonus
following the first yearRRSP matching up to 5%Extended health benefitsOpportunity to become a trusted right hand to ownershipLead an established
3-person finance teamJoin an organization in an exciting
growth and expansion phaseOpportunity to influence
strategy, systems, processes and financial decision-makingExposure to
Canadian and U.S. entities and international operationsClear opportunity for the position to
grow in scope and seniorityWhat You'll Be Doing
This is much more than a traditional accounting role. You'll provide financial leadership across the organization while helping ownership evaluate where the business is going next.Key responsibilities include:Act as a
strategic business partner to ownership, providing financial insight and recommendations on key business decisionsLead
financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and financial analysisDevelop forward-looking projections and help the business plan
6–12+ months aheadEvaluate new projects, investments and business opportunities to determine their
financial viability and expected returnProvide insight into
costing, margins, inventory, cash flow and profitabilityOversee
cash and asset management, banking relationships and financing activitiesPrepare financial models, forecasts and business cases to support financing and investment decisionsManage
foreign exchange exposure and riskOversee accounting and finance activities across
multiple related entities, including a U.S. entityLead and mentor the existing finance teamStrengthen
internal controls, reporting processes and financial systemsPartner with other departments as Finance serves as a key touchpoint throughout the organizationWork with external
auditors, tax advisors, lenders and other financial partnersIdentify opportunities to
automate repetitive financial and administrative processesProvide oversight and support across certain
administrative, HR and IT functionsWhat We're Looking For
The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting expertise with the ability to think commercially and strategically.Must-haves include:CPA designation
with several years of post-designation experienceStrong
Controller-level or senior finance leadership experienceExperience within
manufacturing, distribution or a similarly inventory-intensive environmentStrong understanding of
inventory management, costing and marginsDemonstrated experience with
forecasting, budgeting, cash flow and financial modellingAbility to evaluate deals, projects and investments from a
financial and commercial perspectiveExperience leading and developing an
accounting/finance teamExposure to
multi-entity accountingComfort working with
U.S. entities and cross-border considerationsExperience with
foreign exchangeStrong systems aptitude and willingness to learn and implement new technologyExperience working in a
smaller or mid-sized organization
where leaders need to be both strategic and hands‑on is strongly preferredThe Right Fit
We're looking for someone who is:A
team player
who builds strong relationships across departmentsHands‑on and willing to roll up their sleeves
when neededStrategic, commercially minded and comfortable providing recommendations to ownershipCalm, steady and solutions‑orientedFlexible and comfortable operating in a growing, entrepreneurial environmentInterested in understanding the entire finance function — not simply managing it from a distanceComfortable learning new systems and finding better ways to do thingsLooking for a
long‑term home
where they can build relationships, make an impact and grow with the businessAbout the Organization
The company is an established
Canadian manufacturing, sourcing and distribution business
with more than 50 years of history and approximately 30 employees at its Surrey operation.The organization is in an exciting period of evolution and growth, with
international suppliers, significant inventory operations, product design and engineering capabilities, U.S. operations, and continued geographic expansion.Its products serve customers across sectors including
forestry, mining, agriculture, commercial, industrial and consumer markets.If you're an experienced
CPA and finance leader
who enjoys combining strategic thinking with hands‑on leadership — and you're looking for an organization where you can become a genuine partner to ownership and grow with the business — we'd love to hear from you.
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