Financial Controller

Service Master of the Fraser Valley is a restoration company that started in Abbotsford in 2002 and since has opened offices in Langley and soon Chilliwack. Our people are the core of our business, and we are looking for someone who is people centered at heart and enjoys variety in their day to day.

At Service Master we like to have fun and laughter is often heard in the air. We carry that positive attitude with us even as we are running out the door to assist people 24/7 with emergency losses at their homes and businesses (such as fires and floods). We believe success is achieved by putting our 3 Core Values into practice:

• Can Do Attitude
• Get It Done Right
• Win as a Team

• Competitive Wages
• Excellent Health and Dental Benefit Plan
• RRSP and Profit-Sharing Program
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Casual Dress Code
• On-Site Parking
• Employee Referral Program

The Financial Controller is responsible for overseeing the company’s accounting and financial operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, effective cash flow management, and compliance with applicable financial and regulatory requirements.

This position provides leadership to the accounting team and works closely with executive leadership, department managers, and Project Managers to provide meaningful financial information, improve operational efficiencies, manage costs, and support the overall profitability and growth of the company.

• Plan, direct, and coordinate the company’s accounting and financial operations.
• Develop, maintain, and improve financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Prepare, analyze, and present monthly financial reporting packages, including Profit & Loss Statements, Balance Sheets, and Cash Flow Statements, to executive leadership.
• Lead and accelerate the month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring financial statements are completed accurately and on time.
• Perform variance analysis, including actual results compared to budget, and work with department leaders to understand variances and manage costs.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiencies, strengthen financial controls, reduce costs, and improve profitability across the organization.
• Protect the company by maintaining the confidentiality of financial information, business plans, and other sensitive information.

• Monitor daily cash flow and maintain rolling cash flow forecasts.
• Oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, payroll, cost management, inventory management, and general accounting functions.
• Review and approve daily and weekly transaction batches, vendor payments, and client invoices processed by accounting staff.
• Oversee corporate credit card programs and employee expense management.
• Act as the final escalation point for complex billing, vendor, and customer account discrepancies.
• Work closely with Project Managers on job costing, project financial performance, and profitability.
• Oversee insurance and risk management policies and related financial requirements.

• Supervise, mentor, and develop the accounting team.
• Establish and monitor clear performance expectations, workflows, responsibilities, and deadlines for accounting staff.
• Review team processes and workloads to identify opportunities for improved efficiency, accuracy, and accountability.
• Provide ongoing support and guidance while ensuring established financial procedures and deadlines are consistently followed.

• Act as the primary administrator for Quick Books and ensure the accounting system is structured effectively for the needs of the…