financial controller - contract-to-perm.

On behalf of our client, an industry-leading and rapidly growing manufacturing organization based in Squamish, BC, we are seeking a designated CPA for an urgent temp-to-perm Financial Controller engagement through our agency. Beginning as a 3 to 6-month contract with a direct path to permanent employment, this role oversees plant accounting, full-cycle close, and junior staff mentorship. Ideally positioned for an on-site presence in Squamish, our client is open to a hybrid work arrangement for the right candidate.

Advantages
Immediate-start contract with a seamless path to permanent placement after 3 to 6 months.

Competitive compensation throughout the contract phase and upon permanent conversion.

Comprehensive health, dental, disability coverage and PTO upon permanent conversion.

Responsibilities
Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes for the manufacturing facility.

Prepare monthly financial statements, management reporting packages, and variance analysis.

Maintain balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and intercompany accounts.

Provide day-to-day supervision and mentorship to a junior accountant managing AP/AR and entry-level tasks.

Partner with plant operations and management to track operational KPIs and cost drivers.

Prepare external audit working papers and support statutory tax remittances.

Streamline accounting procedures and strengthen internal controls.

Qualifications
CPA or equivalent designation is required.

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including full-cycle close and financial reporting.

Hands-on accounting experience working within a manufacturing organization.

Proficiency with enterprise accounting software and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Proven capability to provide direct guidance, oversight, and mentorship to junior accounting staff.

Strong financial modeling and analytical capabilities to explain variance trends to executive leadership.

Summary
This engagement offers an immediate opportunity to lead local financial operations with an established market leader while evaluating a long-term career fit. If you are interested and available to start immediately, please apply here directly.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

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