Controller, Business, Financial Compliance

Job Description

Posted Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Spend your days surrounded by the beauty of Lake Simcoe. With opportunities across the Resort in both guest facing and behind the scenes roles, we have somethingforeveryone.

Some of our guest facing opportunities include working on the Food and Beverage or Recreation and Leisure teams. Our Guest Services and Shuttle teams, or the FH Fine Food and Starbucks teams are also great opportunities to be in guest facing roles. During the summer months you could join the Marina or theNest Golf Club .

If you are looking for a job that ensures the fundamental operations of our Resort run smoothly and typically work away from guests, our Culinary, Security, Maintenance, Landscaping, and Housekeeping teams would be a greatfitforyou.

Working at Friday Harbour is unlike anywhere else. Be a part of the action, contributing to this one-of-a-kind Resort.

• Complimentary golf (friends and family rates for your Guests)
• Complimentary use of recreational equipment (canoeing, kayaking, Fat Bikes, snowshoes, skates, etc.)
• Discounts at Friday Harbour retailers and restaurants
• Group medical and dental benefit coverage*
• Company matched pension plan and optional savings plans*
• Employee Assistance Program and free Headspace membership
• Exclusive Friday Harbour corporate partner discounts
• Training and development opportunities
• Colleague events and appreciation activities

* Privileges are subject to review and change.

The Controller is responsible for the management of the Friday Harbour finance function. This department covers the breadth of; development, real estate sales, hospitality & amenity operations and the Big Bay Resort Association (BBRA - Homeowner Association). The role oversees all management accounts, audit, reporting, business partnering, tax, cash & treasury functions along with internal controls. While working closely with the FP&A Manager on budget & forecasts and assisting with the implementation of technology to increase accuracy, speed & efficiency.

The Controller is responsible for ensuring that all financial transactions are properly recorded, for ensuring that an adequate system of internal financial controls is in place, for maintaining the general ledger and preparing financial reports in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The Controller develops and implements financial policies and procedures and works with Executive Management to ensure that proper communications are maintained between departments.

• Short-Term:
  You will stabilize the team during the transition from our current Controller. They are retiring and have been in the business for nearly ten years. The key elements of the team remain unaffected & are smoothly processed during this transition. Including the monthly close processes, payroll, development accounting, the audit process, the cashflow management & internal controls.
• Medium-Term:
  You will lead an assessment of our current financial tech stack, identifying and executing upgrades to improve efficiency, specifically reviewing the current Inventory management system. You will drive the controls & process implementation in terms of the new Hotel & Conference Centre – ensuring success from day one of opening.
• Strategic:
  You will continue the process of evolving the finance function from a scorecard-keeping department to a strategic & tactical advisory hub.

• Responsible for the financial management of Friday Harbour & the BBRA, their resources, and shall exercise authority over all matters and functions pertaining to accounting operations and approved resources, in an efficient and financially sound manner consistent with the policies and procedures…