Controller

Advancing People, Environment and Business! Does that statement resonate with you? Does this statement resonate with you? Do you enjoy working with an engaged team towards a common goal? Are you someone who regularly challenges the status quo and develops creativesolutions to complex problems? If so, we may have the perfect role for you!

PGL Environmental Consultants’ is seeking a Controller to join our team in Vancouver BC.

At PGL, we offer a 37.5-hour work week and flexible arrangements, with the option to work from home as needed.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Vice President of Finance and Administration, the Controller leads and oversees the corporation’s financial operations.This role is responsible for developing and implementing financial plans, and policies, overseeing accounting practices, maintaining accurate financial records and preparing timely financial reports. The controller establishes financial objectives and policies to support the company’s financial position based on historical performance, current operations and future operations.

Career Growth and Succession Opportunity

This role offers an opportunity for an experienced finance professional to grow into a broader executive leadership position. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical accounting expertise, business acumen, and a desire to develop their leadership capabilities, with the longer-term aspiration of progressing into the Vice President of Finance and Administration role over time.

Working closely with the VP of Finance and Administration, the Controller will gain exposure to corporate strategy, financial planning, business operations, and executive decision-making, building the knowledge and experience required to take on broader financial leadership responsibilities over time.

The Team

The Controller leads a team of five; including two Project Accountants, Payroll & Benefits Administrator/Accountant, an Accounts Payable Coordinator and an Accounting Clerk.

Responsibilities

Control

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Finance Department.
• Ensure compliance with statutory reporting requirements.
• Establish and implement short- and long-term departmental goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures.
• Lead and support an experienced finance team, fostering collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement while leveraging team members knowledge and expertise.
• Develop and maintain an organizational structure and staffing plan that effectively supports departmental goals.
• Serve as the primary liaison with banking, assurance, legal, IT, and insurance professionals on corporate financial matters.
• Direct financial audits and recommend improvements to financial processes and internal controls.
• Maintain cash flow forecasts and oversee periodic bank reconciliations.
• Oversee, maintain, and support the ongoing development of the company’s enterprise resource planning (ERP) software system.

Support

• Recommend benchmarks to measure the financial and operational performance of business units.
• Direct and coordinate banking arrangements and terms with financial institutions.
• Oversee the preparation of financial reports for management and business teams.
• Provide financial support to operational and service line groups, including Team Leads, Business Development, Human Resources, Administration and offices.
• Provide financial analysis to support corporate investment decisions.
• Analyze financial and operational performance to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Participate in Support Team activities and Finance committees.
• Provide financial leadership and guidance to project consultants on project-level budgets and financial management.

Plan

• Support the development and management of the company’s operating expenditure (OPEX) and capital expenditure (CAPEX) budgets and financial planning processes.
• Assist in preparing financial forecasts and financial outlooks.
• Monitor and analyze monthly operating results against budget, identifying variances and opportunities for improvement.

Job Requirements

Education and Experience

• Education: Undergraduate or graduate degree in Business Administration, along with a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation.
• Experience: 10+ years of accounting-related experience, preferably within a professional services firm.
• Experience operating and maintaining ERP software systems in a professional services environment; experience with Vantagepoint is preferred.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong business acumen and the ability to interpret financial information and translate it into actionable insights.
• Excellent analytical skills, including the ability to evaluate information, identify opportunities, and incorporate new ideas.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to prepare and deliver high-level presentations.
• Strong negotiation, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent relationship management skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management skills, including the ability to mentor, coach, and support team members.
• A collaborative approach and commitment to fostering a positive team environment.
• Alignment with and support for PGL’s strategic initiatives
• 100% employee-owned organization.
• Employee and Owner Profit Share Program.
• Flexible work arrangements and daily work hours.
• Annual company retreat.
• Annual allowances for cell phone, wellness, and Costco membership.
• Annual training and professional development budget.
• Maternity and parental leave top-up program.
• Competitive salary range of $130,000–$175,000.
• Five weeks of vacation and paid sick time.
• Comprehensive benefits, including extended health, dental, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.

Applications will be accepted until October 23 rd , 2026. Candidates selected to move forward will be contacted throughout the application process.

About PGL

At PGL, we are committed to fostering a sense of belonging and creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to contribute, grow, and succeed. We value equity, diversity, and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives and experiences strengthen our team.

PGL is a full-service environmental consulting firm with offices in Vancouver, Victoria, and Langley, BC; Calgary, AB; and Whitby, ON. Since 1991, we have provided a range of environmental services, including contaminated site assessments, remediation, environmental impact assessments, environmental permitting, and sustainability assessments.

As a 100% employee-owned organization with more than 100 employees, our team includes biologists, environmental scientists, engineers, geologists, hydrogeologists, agrologists, and a dynamic, client-focused support team. Together, we are committed to advancing people, environment, and business.