Controller

Date PostedMay 27, 2026LocationFraser ValleyCompanyRandstad CanadaSalaryCAD $60.00 - CAD $80.00 per hourTypeContract

Job Summary

An industrial manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Controller for a short-term contract position located in the Fraser Valley. This high-impact role provides hands-on accounting leadership across a multi-entity environment to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial operations. The successful candidate will support financial governance, guide a dedicated finance team, and oversee corporate reporting and internal controls.

Responsibilities

  • Direct accounting department activities and oversee month-end close, budgets, and forecasts
  • Coordinate and oversee accounts payable, receivable, and payroll functions
  • Perform monthly variance analysis and evaluate financial performance
  • Maintain the actual costing system and internal controls

Required Skills

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance (CPA preferred)
  • Minimum 7 years of operational accounting experience
  • Hands-on experience utilizing SAP
  • Strong working knowledge of US GAAP
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office 365

Job Details

Advantages - Join a recognized leader within the industrial manufacturing sector - Gain experience providing high-level financial governance in a progressive environment - Opportunity to function as a strategic business partner while guiding a dedicated finance team - Make a significant difference in a high-impact, data-driven leadership role Responsibilities - Direct the activities of the accounting department in accordance with GAAP guidelines, including personnel assignments, month-end close, budgets, and forecasts - Coordinate and oversee accounts payable, receivable, and payroll functions - Review and approve daily and monthly over-time revenue recognition - Ensure timely and accurate submission of all corporate reporting requirements - Complete monthly variance analysis, evaluate financial performance, and identify cost over-runs or cost reduction opportunities - Maintain the actual costing system and internal controls - Support other departments to facilitate process improvements related to information systems and business process reporting Qualifications - Minimum Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a finance field required; CPA designation is preferred - Minimum 7 years of experience in operational accounting required, preferably in a manufacturing environment - Atleast 5 years of supervisory or leadership experience is preferred - Hands-on experience utilizing SAP is required - Deep working knowledge and hands-on experience with US GAAP is a strong asset - Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access - Experience utilizing Power BI is considered an asset - Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills