Controller

Swim Recruiting; Port Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Extended benefits

Paid vacation

Job summary

Swim Recruiting is assisting a private family-owned industrial technology and engineering company in the Tri-Cities BC region. The Senior Controller role reports to the President and covers both operational and corporate accounting across multiple entities and currencies.

The successful candidate will oversee accounting, tax matters, payroll, HR, inventory, facilities, and provide hands-on leadership in a small-team setting.

Qualifications

• CPA designation with strong accounting and managerial experience.
• Hands-on Controller-level experience.
• Experience with multi-entity and multi-currency accounting (CAD, USD, EUR).

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting and financial operations for the operating company, properties and four holding companies.
• Manage Canadian tax matters, including income tax, SR&ED and investments, with external accounting firm.
• Oversee payroll, benefits and HR, including recruitment, terminations, performance reviews and bonuses.
• Manage inventory and production operations and supervise the Office Administrator, Production team and Purchaser.
• Oversee facilities management and liaise with strata management.
• Support customer-facing activities, including inside sales, RMAs, quotations and light technical support.
• Provide general hands-on operational support in a small-company environment.

Skills

CPA designation

Controller-level experience

Multi‑entity accounting

Multi-currency accounting

Independent work

Education

CPA designation

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Well-established and very well-managed small family company that has a strong reputation. Make a meaningful impact to the business while working with kind, intelligent, and values-driven leaders. Well-rounded Assistant Controller role spanning operational accounting and corporate accounting. Hands-on position while also providing leadership and oversight.

Who- the Company:

Our client is a small, privately held industrial technology and engineering company based in the Tri-Cities, specializing in machine vision and automation solutions.

What- the Role:

This is a unique opportunity for a well-rounded senior-level accounting professional reporting into the President.

• Oversee accounting and financial operations for the operating company, properties and four holding companies.
• Manage Canadian tax matters, including income tax, SR&ED and investments, working with the external accounting firm on filings.
• Oversee payroll, benefits and HR, including recruitment, terminations, performance reviews and bonuses.
• Manage inventory and production operations and supervise the Office Administrator, Production team and Purchaser.
• Oversee facilities management and liaise with strata management.
• Support customer-facing activities, including inside sales, RMAs, quotations and light technical support.
• Provide general hands‑on operational support as needed in a small‑company environment.
• Nice to have: Basic IT knowledge (Windows server, Microsoft 365, desktops) and graphic design/Adobe experience.
• Looking for a “Jack of all trades” Controller who is comfortable wearing multiple hats beyond traditional accounting responsibilities.

Who- the Candidate:

• CPA designation with strong accounting and managerial experience.
• Hands‑on Controller‑level experience with a strong operational and accounting background.
• Experience with multi‑entity and multi‑currency accounting (CAD, USD, EUR).
• Proven ability to work independently in a stand‑alone finance function with minimal supervision.
• “No task too big or too small” mindset; comfortable wearing multiple hats in a small, family‑owned business.
• Self‑starter with a can‑do attitude, strong judgment and the ability to self‑manage.
• High level of trust, accountability and ownership.
• Steady tenures demonstrating loyalty and stability during career path. This company treats their people well and employees tend to stay a very long time!
• Comfortable working full‑time in the office.
• Candidates located in the Tri‑Cities or surrounding areas would be ideal.
• Adaptable and willing to pitch in with a variety of operational and administrative tasks as needed.

How Much:

The salary for this role is commensurate with level and relevance of accounting experience and qualifications, and will range from $100,000 to $130,000 (please note to get to the top end, must have all nice‑to‑have qualifications and over 10 years of relevant experience)

Additionally, the Controller will be eligible for:

• Annual performance bonus
• Extended benefits
• Paid vacation program

Where:

Based in the Tri-Cities of BC. Full-time on‑site.