Financial Controller

Location: Vancouver Employment Type: Full-Time / Permanent

Position Summary

We’re looking for a Financial Controller to join our Finance team. In this role, you’ll lead core accounting functions and provide hands-on leadership across Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Financial Reporting. Working closely with the Director, Finance, you’ll ensure accurate, timely financial information while strengthening controls, improving processes, and developing a high-performing team in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment.

(This posting reflects an existing vacancy)

Compensation

Salary Range: $125,000-$155,000 /year

Salary based on skills, qualifications and experience

Annual Performance Incentive Bonus – Percentage of base salary subject to personal and company performance.

Benefits

Extended health coverage (medical, dental, vision, etc.)

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Group RRSP, with company matching DPSP

Life and disability insurance

Opportunities for advancement and internal mobility

What You’ll Do

Lead Financial Reporting & Monthly Close

Own the monthly and annual close processes, ensuring timelines are met without compromising accuracy

Prepare and review consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS

Deliver clear and useful management reporting, including variance analysis and key performance indicators

Support lender and external reporting requirements, including covenants and compliance

Act as the primary contact for external auditors, coordinating deliverables and resolving issues efficiently

Continuously improve reporting processes, controls, and documentation

Oversee Accounts Receivable

Lead the AR function, including collections, cash application, and reconciliations

Monitor aging reports and proactively address collection risks

Ensure timely follow-up on outstanding balances and resolution of discrepancies

Maintain strong controls over AR subledger accuracy and reporting

Partner with operations and billing teams to remove roadblocks and improve cash flow

Oversee Accounts Payable

Manage the full AP cycle - from invoice processing through to payment execution

Ensure vendor payments are accurate, timely, and aligned with company policies

Partner with internal teams (including Vendor Compliance) on payment timing and requirements

Maintain strong approval controls and ensure adherence to expense policies

Support accurate cost allocation and financial reporting

Drive Process Improvement & Efficiency

Establish and track KPIs (timeliness, backlog, accuracy) to improve performance

Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and automate processes

Lead ERP enhancements and workflow improvements (e.g., automation, OCR, integrations)

Improve scalability and consistency across finance operations

Strengthen Controls & Compliance

Ensure consistent application of IFRS and internal accounting policies

Design, implement, and maintain effective internal controls across all processes

Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and ensure completeness and accuracy

Support indirect tax compliance, including review of filings and remittances

Maintain documentation for processes, controls, and accounting judgments

Ensure audit readiness and coordinate responses to auditors and regulatory bodies

Lead & Develop the Team

Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching, and mentorship across AR, AP, and Financial Reporting

Set clear expectations, roles, and performance metrics

Build a collaborative, cross-trained, and resilient team

Support hiring, onboarding, and ongoing development of your team

Partner with the Business

Provide financial insight to support operational decision-making

Act as a trusted point of contact for finance-related matters across the business

Support budgeting and forecasting processes, with a focus on actuals and variance insights

Contribute to business integration activities, including acquisitions and post-close support

What You Bring

CPA designation (required)

Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

8–12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including team leadership

Hands-on experience managing AR, AP, and full-cycle financial reporting

Experience in a multi-entity or high-volume environment (public company experience is an asset)

Strong understanding of IFRS, internal controls, and audit processes

Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or similar)

Advanced Excel and financial systems skills

Bilingual (French/English) is an asset.

What makes you a great fit

You’re detail-oriented and take pride in delivering accurate, reliable work

You communicate clearly and build strong working relationships across teams

You’re a confident leader who coaches, develops, and supports others

You’re adaptable and thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment

You think critically, solve problems effectively, and look for better ways of doing things

You bring a continuous improvement mindset and a practical, solutions-focused approach

Why You’ll Love Working Here

A workplace that values respect, integrity, generosity, excellence and being customer driven

Opportunities to grow your career and learn from the best in the industry

A culture that celebrates teamwork, inclusion, and customer-driven service

Of Note:

We’re proud to support a flexible hybrid approach which gives everyone the best of both worlds. While there are no minimum or maximum time requirements, each team’s need for in-person connections will be different and there will be times you’ll join your colleagues at the office.

At On Side, everything starts with people. We live our values - respect, integrity, generosity, excellence, and customer focus - in everything we do. Join a team that helps families, businesses, and communities rebuild when it matters most. You’ll contribute to a workplace where people come together to bring order to chaos. Make a real impact, do work that matters, and grow your career with us.

*Your application is always reviewed by real people. We don’t use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants for this role.

Pay: $125,000.00-$155,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress

Company events

Dental care

Employee assistance program

Extended health care

On-site parking

RRSP match

Vision care

Work from home

Application question(s):

To be eligible for this position the candidate must be either a Canadian citizen, a Permanent Resident or holder of an Open Work Permit. Which are you?

Are you an actively designated CPA in good standing?

Do you have at least 3–5 years of experience specifically as a Finance Manager or Assistant Controller? What is the largest team you’ve led, and have you managed multiple functional teams simultaneously

When stepping into a new role, how do you evaluate the financial reporting cycle to determine what needs to be improved first?

The day-to-day work here is run by our National Managers. How do you approach coaching experienced managers to help them succeed and strengthen their relationships with operations?

Describe a specific process improvement or system integration you championed in a previous role.

This is a hybrid role that involves being present in the branch to work closely with the team and our operations partners. Are you comfortable with a mix of remote and regular in-office time?

Work Location: In person