Controller

Impact Recruitment; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established organization in the Automotive Services sector, located in Burnaby, is seeking an experienced Controller. The ideal candidate will be a designated CPA with over 7 years of accounting experience, including leadership. Responsibilities include overseeing the accounting, HR, and IT functions, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with the executive team on financial strategies. The role offers a salary between $100,000 to $120,000, along with various benefits including extended health and dental coverage.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus

3 to 4 weeks’ vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• 7+ years of accounting experience.
• 3+ years of leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting, HR, and IT functions.
• Ensure strong fiscal management and compliance.
• Collaborate on annual budgets and audits.
• Provide timely reports for business decisions.

Skills

Strong fiscal management

Collaboration with executive team

Financial reporting

Risk management

Education

Designated CPA

Job description

If you’re an experienced controller looking for a new challenge, this is an excellent opportunity for you!

About the client

Based in Burnaby, our client is a well-established organization in the Automotive Services / Trade Association sector seeking an experienced Controller to join their team. The ideal candidate will be a designated CPA with over 7 years of relevant experience.

About the position

Reporting to the CEO, the controller will oversee the accounting, HR, and IT functions for multiple entities. Key responsibilities include:

• Ensuring strong fiscal management, internal controls, and compliance.
• Collaborating with the CEO / President on annual budgets, planning, and audits.
• Overseeing financial systems for contracts, reporting, payroll, and funding.
• Providing accurate, timely reports and forecasts to support business decisions.
• Protecting organizational assets, managing investments, and maintaining banking relationships.
• Monitoring cash flow, preparing long-term forecasts, and managing insurance renewals.
• Ensuring all legal, tax, payroll, and employment obligations are met.
• Maintaining and updating the organization’s risk management plan.
• Ensuring compliance with professional and licensing requirements.
• Participating in leadership, board, and committee meetings, and overseeing daily operations.
• Managing IT systems, strategy, and risk management, including overseeing external IT providers and maintaining IT assets.

Requirements

• Designated CPA
• 7+ years of accounting experience
• 3+ years of leadership experience

Compensation and benefits

• Salary: $100,000 to $120,000
• Discretionary bonus
• 3 to 4 weeks’ vacation
• Extended health and dental benefits
• Tuition reimbursement

David Aplin & Associates Inc., operating as Aplin, along with its associated brands, CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment, is an award-winning employment agency connecting top-tier talent with organizations across North America. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and charge no fees to apply or engage with our recruiters. All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding necessary work permits.