Controller, Accounting, Financial Compliance

Our client is a growing HVAC and mechanical services business. They are looking for a Controller to join their team!

• Opportunity to gain valuable experience in an industry leading Private Equity firm
• Work closely with PE owners to help scale a business through M&A and integrations Build a world class finance team/function
• Excellent total compensation package

• Own the full month-end close process end-to-end, delivering accurate, on-time results to the VP Finance
• Lead the full month-end and year-end close processes, including preparation of journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, intercompany transactions, and timely delivery of accurate financial results.
• Prepare monthly financial reporting packages, including financial statements, supporting schedules, budget-to-actual variance analysis, and management reporting.
• Maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts, ensuring accurate financial data, reporting integrity, and alignment with business reporting requirements.
• Establish, maintain, and enhance internal controls, accounting procedures, and financial reporting processes to ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Manage indirect tax filings, payroll remittances, corporate compliance requirements, audit support, and coordination with external advisors and auditors.
• Oversee project and job costing activities, including monitoring project performance, analyzing cost variances, maintaining work-in-progress (WIP) schedules, supporting revenue recognition, and reporting on project profitability.
• Manage inventory accounting processes, including inventory valuation, reconciliations, physical counts, and the flow of costs through operational and financial reporting systems.
• Provide oversight of accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, collections, cash management, and cash flow forecasting to ensure effective working capital management.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes through financial modeling, cash flow analysis, variance reporting, and operational performance analysis.
• Lead and develop the accounting team while driving continuous improvement, process automation, systems optimization, business integration initiatives, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance financial operations and reporting accuracy.

• 5-8 years minimum of progressive accounting experience, including 2+ years in a Controller or Assistant Controller role
• CPA designation preferred
• People Management / Supervisory experience

$125,000 - $145,000/year

This position for employment is for a current vacancy with Vaco/Highspring’s client. You must currently reside within the Greater Victoria Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.

By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting.

The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer:
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