Business Unit Controller

Swim Recruiting; Surrey; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking a Business Unit Controller in Surrey to manage financial reporting, budgeting, and treasury functions. The ideal candidate will have a CPA designation and at least 5 years of supervisory experience in an accounting/finance team. Key responsibilities include leading financial operations, ensuring compliance, and providing insight for strategic decisions. Competitive salary of $100,000 - $120,000 plus bonuses and benefits.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus

RRSP match

Extended health

3 weeks vacation

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ supervisory experience leading an accounting/finance team.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and attention to detail.
• Experience with financial reporting, revenue recognition, and compliance under ASPE.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, treasury, and cashflow management.
• Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Prepare management reports, KPIs, and variance analyses.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Reporting

Communication

Problem-solving

Attention to Detail

Education

CPA designation

Tools

Global Shop Solutions

ADP

Job description

Overview

Business Unit Controller

Take the lead in managing financial reporting, treasury, and budgeting functions while guiding a talented accounting team. Play a key role in delivering insights that drive strategic decisions and support the growth of the business unit.

Who – The Company

Our client is a well-established organization with a strong reputation for quality products and exceptional customer support. They foster a collaborative, team-oriented culture and are committed to employee growth and development.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, treasury, and cashflow management for the business unit.
• Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes including reconciliations, adjusting entries, accruals, eliminations, and working papers.
• Prepare management reports, KPIs, and variance analyses; provide financial perspective to support decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with ASPE, audit, tax, and statutory reporting requirements.
• Manage payroll reconciliation, labour reporting, and bi-weekly submissions in coordination with ADP.
• Oversee customer/vendor setup, payment runs, PO/SO/WO issue resolution, and financing contracts.
• Lead budget and capital planning cycles; prepare forecasts for corporate office.
• Implement and improve financial systems (ERP: GSS, payroll: ADP) and internal controls to safeguard assets.
• Provide financial analysis for operations, equipment sales & rentals, and technical solutions.
• Supervise, coach, and develop accounting team members; conduct performance reviews.
• Promote a collaborative, service-oriented culture with open communication across the business unit and corporate.

Qualifications

• CPA designation required.
• Minimum 5 years’ supervisory experience leading an accounting/finance team.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and attention to detail.
• Experience with financial reporting, revenue recognition, and compliance under ASPE.
• Manufacturing or project-based industry background preferred (not required).
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with ERP and payroll systems (Global Shop Solutions, ADP experience an asset).
• Driven, entrepreneurial, and collaborative mindset with a hands-on approach in a small-company environment.

What we offer

How much: $100,000 - $120,000 commensurate with experience + discretionary bonus, RRSP match, extended health, 3 weeks vacation.

Where

Surrey, 5 days onsite.

When & How To Apply

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