Fractional Controller

Controller - 12 Month Contract

Location: Kelowna, BC or remote (West Coast Canada)

The Opportunity

As our Controller, you'll help us maintain a close pulse on the business — cash, costs, margins, forecasts and risk — while ensuring our accounting fundamentals are exceptionally well managed. You'll be comfortable getting into the details, questioning assumptions, identifying issues early and helping leaders understand the financial implications of the decisions in front of them.

Working through others to achieve timely and accurate results, this role will require an individual that thrives in an environment of continuous improvement and collaborative problem-solving. If you are a leader who is passionate about bringing clarity, control and sound financial judgment to a business, this role is for you.

The Responsibilities

Financial Management & Stewardship

• Maintain a strong and accurate financial foundation, ensuring leaders have clear visibility into the financial health of the business.
• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, cash management and the effective use of our accounting systems.
• Maintain and strengthen financial policies, processes and internal controls that safeguard company assets, improve accuracy and support disciplined financial management.
• Keep a close pulse on cash flow, working capital, expenses and financial commitments, identifying emerging risks or concerns early.
• Partner with department leaders to strengthen financial acumen, improve accountability to budgets and better understand how operational decisions impact the bottom line.
• Look for practical opportunities to simplify processes, reduce unnecessary costs and improve the quality and efficiency of financial operations.

Financial Reporting, Controls & Compliance

• Deliver accurate, timely and decision-useful monthly financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets and cash flow reporting.
• Own the monthly close process and preparation or review of supporting reconciliations, schedules and documentation.
• Analyze revenue, gross margin, operating expenses and balance sheet movements, identifying variances, trends and areas requiring attention.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax requirements and financial reporting obligations.
• Coordinate with external accountants, auditors and other financial partners, ensuring audit and year-end requirements are well prepared and efficiently managed.
• Oversee required tax, government and regulatory filings and ensure deadlines and financial obligations are consistently met.

Forecasting & Financial Planning

• Maintain practical, forward-looking financial forecasts that give leadership an early view of cash requirements, financial risks and changes in business performance.
• Support the annual budgeting process and regularly compare actual performance against budget and forecast.
• Pressure-test assumptions and help leadership understand the financial implications of business decisions before commitments are made.
• Translate financial results into clear, actionable insights and recommendations for the leadership team.
• Identify opportunities to improve margins, manage costs, strengthen cash position and increase operational efficiency.

Finance Team Leadership

• Provide clear direction, oversight and support to the Finance team, ensuring strong execution of core accounting responsibilities.
• Establish appropriate rhythms, accountabilities and controls so that financial work is accurate, timely and dependable.
• Coach and develop team members while remaining willing to step into the details when the business requires it.
• Foster a Finance function that is collaborative, responsive and comfortable asking thoughtful questions in service of better business decisions.

Qualifications

• CPA designation is required
• Proven experience as a Controller or similar role, preferably in a physical product, ecommerce or retail environment
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and variance analysis.
• Proficient in Netsuite, or similar large ERP and comfort with financial software systems and tools
• Desire to drive projects forward.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
• Strong leadership abilities with the ability to inspire and motivate a small team.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, capable of collaborating across diverse teams.

Work Arrangement

We're flexible on what the right partnership looks like. This could be a part-time employee or a fractional/contract finance partner able to dedicate a consistent Controller who will get to know our business, our team and our numbers deeply.

Compensation

$85,000-$120,000 (dependent on hours agreement)