Senior Controller

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Located in Port Coquitlam, BC

Salary: $90,000-$125,000

Role Overview

This is a senior, hands‑on finance leadership role with a privately owned manufacturing company serving customers across North America and internationally. The Senior Controller will lead core accounting and financial reporting functions while partnering closely with operations and the executive team. This is a full‑time, onsite role based in the Tri‑Cities, suited to someone who enjoys being close to the business and influencing decisions through data.

Requirements

• 7+ years of progressive experience in a Controller or senior accounting role
• Direct experience in a manufacturing or production‑based environment
• Strong background in month‑end/year‑end close, financial statements, and cost accounting
• Hands‑on experience with inventory, WIP, and standard costing
• Advanced Excel skills (including complex formulas; macro experience strongly preferred)
• Experience working with ERP systems in a manufacturing setting
• Solid understanding of Canadian accounting standards and internal controls
• Comfortable operating independently in a lean organization
• Ability to work onsite and collaborate daily with operations and leadership

Nice‑to‑Haves

• CPA designation (Canada)
• Experience with U.S. sales tax, cross‑border transactions, or import/export duties
• Exposure to ERP optimization or system implementations
• Prior experience supporting pricing, margin analysis, and operational KPIs

Responsibilities

• Lead month‑end and year‑end close, ensuring accurate and timely financial statements
• Prepare management reporting on sales performance, margins, productivity, and inventory
• Maintain and refine inventory and costing methodologies
• Develop annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and long‑range financial plans
• Prepare cash flow forecasts and monitor working capital performance
• Provide financial and operational reporting support to Sales, Production, and Purchasing
• Support pricing decisions, margin analysis, and inventory management initiatives
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and financial reporting requirements
• Maintain internal controls, governance practices, and capital asset records
• Oversee administration of the company’s ERP system in partnership with external support
• Identify process improvement opportunities across finance and operations
• Provide financial insight to support strategic planning and executive decision‑making

Who This Role Suits

This role suits a senior‑level Controller who enjoys being embedded in the business, not siloed in finance. You are comfortable working closely with operations, asking questions on the shop floor, and translating numbers into practical insights. You thrive in a growing, privately owned company where structure is evolving and your input directly shapes how things are done.This role is hands‑on and operational, not purely strategic or advisory.

**This role is not suited to candidates whose background is limited to public practice, financial services, or non‑inventory environments. Direct manufacturing and cost accounting experience is essential.**

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits package
• Paid vacation and statutory holidays
• Stable, privately owned company with long‑term growth plans
• Meaningful influence over financial processes, systems, and decision‑making
• Opportunity to make a visible impact in a lean, collaborative environment

This position is open to all qualified applicants who are legally entitled to work in BC. Only electronic applications can be accepted. This position will close when a competitive candidate pool has been identified. We thank you all for your applications and a member of our team will contact only to those considered further, within 2 business days.

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