Controller

Swim Recruiting; Mission; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in building materials seeks a Controller to lead its finance and accounting function. The ideal candidate is a CPA with over 7 years of experience in a manufacturing or forestry setting, ready to drive financial operations and support growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive extended health benefits package

Coverage for CPA membership dues

Qualifications

• 7+ years of accounting experience, including 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Solid grasp of ASPE, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience in manufacturing/forestry environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis.
• Prepare timely, accurate financial statements.
• Provide clear, actionable financial insights to leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Reporting

Organizational Skills

Communication

Analytical Skills

Education

CPA designation in good standing (BC)

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or similar

Tools

Sage 50

Job description

Controller Opportunity - Make an impact in Maple Ridge/Mission!

Who - the Company:

Join a well-established, fast-growing company that’s been a global leader in building materials since the 1960s! Renowned for premium products and operational excellence, this organization is becoming a dominant force in the roofing wood products space. If you enjoy being part of a company with a strong foundation and solid growth plans—this is the place for you.

What - the Role:

We’re looking for a roll-up-your-sleeves Controller to lead and enhance the finance and accounting function. This is a key leadership role where you'll collaborate directly with ownership and contribute to operations and growth. If you’re a CPA with 7+ years of relevant experience (especially in manufacturing, forestry, or building materials or similar industry sectors), you’ll thrive here.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead all aspects of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis.
• Own AP, AR, payroll, and cash flow processes.
• Prepare timely, accurate financial statements.
• Oversee year-end files and liaise with external accountants.
• Ensure compliance with tax and employment regulations (EHT, PST, GST, T4s, ROEs, etc.).
• Provide clear, actionable financial insights to leadership.
• Manage inventory and job costing.
• Supervise and develop office/admin staff.
• Partner with external IT for day-to-day system support.
• Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Bonus Points For:

• Background in forestry, sawmilling, or export-driven manufacturing.
• Understanding of CUSMA, incoterms, and foreign exchange risk.
• Knowledge of international tax implications for cross-border operations.

Who - the Candidate:

Reporting to the Owner and the President, you will be responsible for overseeing the finance and corporate accounting function of the company.

• CPA designation in good standing (BC).
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or similar.
• 7+ years of accounting experience, including 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Solid grasp of ASPE, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience in manufacturing/forestry environments, including inventory systems.
• Proficiency in accounting software (Sage 50 is a plus!).
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Where:

You’ll work onsite between the Fraser River and Golden Ears Mountain—perfect for folks based in Mission, Maple Ridge, Abbotsford, or nearby (Car required due to limited public transit).

How Much:

The base salary for this role will be commensurate with your experience, education, and skills, and is expected to fall in the range of $110,000 to $130,000. In addition, the company offers a comprehensive extended health benefits package and covers CPA membership dues. Please discuss your base salary and total compensation expectations in more detail with SWIM.

When & How to Apply:

This search is moving extremely quickly! If you already have a Recruiter at SWIM, please reach out very soon. If you do not yet have a contact at Swim Recruiting, please hit 'APPLY NOW'and send us your resume.