Financial Controller

Build the Financial Engine. Strengthen Communication. Enable Growth.
Renewal by Andersen is the full-service replacement division of Andersen Corporation, a 125-year-old brand and one of North America’s most recognized names in windows and doors. In British Columbia, Renewal by Andersen is operated by the Dunn Group, an organization focused on growth, operational discipline, and delivering a world-class customer experience.
As our business continues to scale, we are looking for a strategic and hands-on
Financial Controller
who can build scalable financial processes and controls while supporting performance measurement, clarity and alignment across the organization.
The Opportunity
The Financial Controller is a senior leadership role and the financial voice at the leadership table. You will translate financial results into meaningful business insights, align departments around performance, and ensure Finance operates as a proactive partner to the broader organization. You will work closely with the CFO supporting a high-growth environment by designing the systems and workflows that let us scale without losing control.
You will build strong relationships across Sales, Production, Operations, Project Management, and Ownership while creating greater visibility into margins, costs, cash flow, and business performance.
This role is ideal for a finance leader who can confidently participate in operational discussions, explain the financial impact of business decisions in plain language, and create accountability through clear reporting and constructive dialogue.
This is also a builder’s role. You will own the accounting function across [three] operating entities with operations spanning British Columbia and Alaska. You will have the autonomy to design the systems and workflows that let us scale an AI-forward finance function. It is a nimble, owner-operated environment where the Controller is in the working papers, in the forecast, and in the room when the decisions get made.
What You’ll Own
Strategic Financial Leadership
Act as a trusted advisor to ownership and executive leadership
Provide forward-looking financial insights that support growth and investment decisions
Develop scenario models to evaluate expansion, hiring, and operational capacity
Clearly communicate financial risks, margin trends, and business opportunities
Partner with the CFO and CEO on accounting methods, cash flow, and transaction structure
Business Partnership and Cross-Functional Communication
Serve as the primary financial partner between Finance and Operations
Lead regular performance reviews with internal stakeholders
Improve transparency across Sales, Production, Project Management, and Finance
Facilitate proactive conversations about margins, job costing, productivity, and operational efficiency
Act as a key financial resource and strategic advisor to multiple members of the senior leadership team
Establish a feedback loop between Sales and the business units, developing revenue and booking forecast metrics and KPIs
Ensure clear and timely communication with employees, contractors, managers, and other stakeholders on financial or payment-related issues
Financial Reporting and Governance
Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes across all [three] operating entities — including working papers, general ledger, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation, covering revenue, accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, and intercompany transactions
Deliver timely budget-to-actual variance analysis supported by clear recommendations and actionable commentary for senior leadership
Lead financial audits and support banking relationships
Improve the timeliness, clarity, and usefulness of financial reporting
Own all tax compliance and filings across Canadian and U.S. jurisdictions, coordinating with external advisors as needed
Work directly with external accountants on year-end reporting, working papers, and adjustments
Operational Controls and Process Discipline
Design and implement internal controls across purchasing, billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll in collaboration with the CFO
Establish structured workflows and standardized operating procedures
Identify margin leakage and operational inefficiencies
Strengthen accountability and process ownership across the organization
Build the financial infrastructure behind marketing and advertising spend — tracking, controls, and KPI measurement, in collaboration with the CFO
Oversee day-to-day financial operations, ensuring issues and finance requests are addressed in a timely manner
Construction Accounting, Job Costing, and WIP
Strengthen project-based accounting practices
Improve job-costing accuracy across labor, materials, and subcontractors
Oversee work-in-progress reporting and improve real-time margin visibility
Partner with operational leaders to identify and address cost variances early
Manage subcontractor invoicing and payments, including reconciliation of hours and piece-work, compliance documentation, and accruals
Budgeting, Forecasting, and Cash Flow
Participate in the preparation and review of annual operating budgets alongside the CFO and senior leadership team, working with stakeholders across the business
Manage working capital and cash-flow planning, including the company’s 13-week and long-range cash flow forecasting
Support lender reporting and bonding requirements
KPIs, Dashboards, and Performance Visibility
Develop meaningful KPIs to measure margins, WIP, AR turnover, labor efficiency, and cash flow
Build practical dashboards that support timely decision-making
Improve financial literacy across leadership and management teams
Lead and develop an accounting team of approximately four employees
Establish clear accountability, process ownership, and professional development expectations
Identify opportunities for process improvement, workflow automation, and AI adoption
Oversee in-house payroll and benefits administration processes in both Canada and the United States
Leverage QBO experience, where applicable
Drive AI adoption across the finance function, developing the team to add value beyond transactional accuracy
Identify, hire, and retain accounting talent as the business grows
Qualifications and Experience
At least 7 to 10 years of progressive finance leadership experience
Advanced knowledge of job costing, WIP reporting, and margin analysis
Demonstrated success building internal controls and scalable financial systems
Proven ability to partner with operational leaders and influence leadership decisions
Strong communication skills and the ability to make complex financial information accessible to non-financial audiences
Multi-entity and/or multi-location experience (required)
Cross-border Canada/U.S. accounting experience (preferred) — you understand the compliance, tax, and reporting differences and can manage both seamlessly
Strong full-cycle accounting and month-end experience, with a solid grounding in accounting principles, financial controls, and year-end preparation
An AI-forward finance leader — comfortable with tools such as Claude Cowork, Gemini, and Copilot as tools that integrate into accounting workflows rather than sitting outside them;
experience with processimprovement and workflow automation is considered an asset
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills, with the judgment to make decisions and move work forward
Takes ownership, moves without being pushed, and can move comfortably between the big picture and minor details
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