Controller | Accountant

Controller | Accountant Strategic Financial Leader | Entrepreneurial Environment | Forestry, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Controller to join a growing and dynamic organization operating within the forestry, manufacturing, sawmill, logistics, and industrial sectors.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a senior accounting professional who enjoys working closely with ownership, influencing business decisions, and helping build financial infrastructure in a fast‑paced entrepreneurial environment. You are equally comfortable rolling up your sleeves to manage day‑to‑day accounting activities as you are providing strategic financial guidance and leadership.

As a key member of the leadership team, you will oversee all accounting and financial functions, provide meaningful business insights, support operational decision‑making, and help position the company for continued growth.

• Lead all accounting operations, including full‑cycle accounting, month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close processes.
• Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
• Maintain strong accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Review reconciliations, journal entries, and financial records prepared by accounting staff.
• Coordinate annual review engagements and liaise with external accountants and auditors.

• Develop and maintain cash flow forecasts and liquidity plans.
• Lead annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Analyze financial performance and provide meaningful variance analysis.
• Support pricing strategies, margin analysis, and project profitability assessments.
• Evaluate capital investments and provide financial recommendations on growth initiatives.

• Manage banking relationships and day‑to‑day treasury functions.
• Prepare financing applications and support lending renewals.
• Monitor loan covenants and lender reporting requirements.
• Optimize cash management processes and working capital.
• Coordinate foreign exchange transactions and manage currency exposure.

• Oversee payroll administration and related remittances.
• Coordinate GST, corporate tax filings, and other regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with federal and provincial legislation.
• Manage WorkSafeBC reporting and related obligations.
• Support risk management initiatives and insurance renewals.

• Act as a trusted advisor to ownership and senior management.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support operational and strategic decision‑making.
• Coordinate with external advisors including lawyers, accountants, banks, and insurance providers.
• Work closely with First Nations business partners to support strategic initiatives, promote shared economic opportunities, and contribute to successful long‑term partnerships.
• Participate in business planning and growth initiatives.

• Identify opportunities for process improvements, efficiencies, and automation.
• Support accounting software implementations, upgrades, and conversions.
• Develop and document financial procedures and controls.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and develop accounting team members as the organization grows.

• CPA designation preferred.
• 7–10+ years of progressive accounting and financial leadership experience.
• Experience with in manufacturing, forestry, sawmill operations, logistics, transportation, industrial operations, or other asset‑intensive businesses.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow management, treasury, trade finance, and internal controls.
• Experience working within privately‑owned, entrepreneurial, or growth‑oriented organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to operate both strategically and tactically.
• Strong leadership, communication, and relationship‑building skills.
• Experience with accounting system implementations or software conversions is considered an asset.
• Experience with Quick Books, Richmond Systems, or similar ERP/accounting platforms.

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