Controller

Bulkley Valley Credit Union; Smithers; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefit and pension package

Job summary

Bulkley Valley Credit Union is seeking a qualified financial professional to lead accounting and budgeting across the organization and its subsidiaries. You will work closely with the CFO to implement robust financial controls and reporting practices.

The role requires CPA designation, a minimum of three years accounting experience, and a focus on accurate budgeting, variance analysis, and policy development to support strategic goals in BC.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years accounting experience.
• Professional accounting designation (CPA) required.
• Experience with budgeting and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial accounting and budgeting systems for Bulkley Valley Credit Union and subsidiaries.
• Assist in preparation of annual operating and capital budgets.
• Compile and analyze budget requests and justifications; incorporate branch budgets into the overall budget.

Skills

Accounting

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Financial reporting

Education

CPA designation

Job description

Bulkley Valley Credit Union - Administration, 3872 1st Ave, Smithers, British Columbia, Canada

Job Description

Posted Monday, August 31, 2026 at 7:00 AM

Bulkley Valley Credit Union, serving over 16,000 members from Hazelton to Burns Lake, prides itself on employing empowered staff committed to delivering high quality personalized service. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to meet their career goals while balancing their lifestyle with the many amenities our community and the Bulkley Valley has to offer.

If you want to join a dynamic group dedicated to cooperative values and member service, this is the right career move for you. You will work in conjunction with the Chief Financial Officer, you will be responsible for the financial accounting and budgeting systems for Bulkley Valley Credit Union, Bulkley Valley Financial Services and Bulkley Valley Insurance Services. You will assist in the preparation of annual operating and capital budgets for review; compile and analyze budget request and justifications for expenditures; incorporate branch budgets into the overall budget; monitor budget, analyze and reconcile variances, and take corrective action. You will monitor and manage overall credit union and subsidiary general ledger accounts; monitor credit union accounting systems and procedures; identify short-comings and introduce new or improved accounting methods; develop and recommend to the Chief Financial Officer the implementation of new and revised accounting policies and standards. You will create an environment where the finance staff are encouraged to provide high quality service to our staff in a professional manner. You will support the creation of an Enhanced Service Commitment by encouraging the finance staff to professionally demonstrate BVCU’s Enhanced Service Commitment by efficiently providing administrative support to the branches, establishing and maintaining strong staff relationships, working as a member of the team, and setting a personal example of service and professionalism.

The successful candidate will have a minimum 3 years’ accounting experience and a professional accounting designation (recognized by CPA) is required.

Bulkley Valley Credit Union has a competitive compensation package including.

• attractive base salary
• excellent benefit and pension package.

Bulkley Valley Credit Union - Administration, 3872 1st Ave, Smithers, British Columbia, Canada