Controller

Goldbeck Recruiting; Surrey; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Goldbeck Recruiting is seeking a Controller for a leading building services company in British Columbia. The ideal candidate will manage the full accounting cycle, enhance financial processes, and collaborate with various teams. This mid-senior level role offers competitive salary, benefits, and the opportunity to make a real impact.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

RRSP match

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in construction, trades, or restoration is preferred.
• Strong collections management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting operations including billing, A/R, A/P, GL, and inventory accounting.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements and management reports.
• Mentor and develop the accounting team.

Skills

Cost accounting

Communication

Collections management

Education

5+ years of progressive accounting experience

Tools

ERP experience

SPECTRUM Construction Software

Job description

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Base pay range

CA$130,000.00/yr - CA$145,000.00/yr

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About Us:

Our client is a leading building services company proudly serving British Columbia. With a strong reputation for quality, service, and innovation, we are poised for significant growth through acquisitions and expansion. They are seeking an experienced Controller to join the leadership team as the current Controller transitions into a Director of Finance role focused on strategic growth.

Position Overview:

They are looking for a hands-on Controller who thrives in a complex, fast-paced environment. This individual will oversee the full accounting cycle, lead cost accounting efforts, stay on top of collections, and partner closely with internal teams. The ideal candidate will be experienced in construction, trades, or restoration, have strong ERP expertise, and bring excellent communication skills to manage financial operations and stakeholder relationships effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all accounting operations, including billing, A/R, A/P, GL, cost accounting, inventory accounting, and revenue recognition
• Manage and stay on top of collections to ensure strong cash flow; work closely with clients and internal project teams
• Prepare accurate and timely monthly financial statements, management reports, budgets, forecasts, and cash flow analyses
• Review, streamline, and improve financial processes, internal controls, and procedures
• Support financial due diligence and integration processes for acquisitions
• Maintain compliance with Canadian accounting standards and industry regulations
• Provide proactive financial insights and recommendations to leadership
• Collaborate effectively with project managers, subcontractors, executive team, and day-to-day staff
• Manage payroll, benefits administration, and related compliance
• Mentor and develop the accounting team

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in construction, trades, or restoration industries
• Strong cost accounting background and experience working in complex business models
• Strong collections management skills and ability to work collaboratively with clients and project teams
• Payroll experience required to review and back-up Payroll Administrator
• Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal) with ability to engage with all levels of staff and external stakeholders
• ERP experience required; SPECTRUM Construction Software experience is a strong asset
• Proven success in reviewing and improving financial processes
• Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions is highly preferred
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-driven environment

Why Join the Team?

• Be part of a growing, entrepreneurial company with major expansion plans
• Supportive, team-oriented culture that values innovation and initiative
• Competitive salary, benefits, and career advancement opportunities
• Direct impact on shaping the future of the organization

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary: $130,000 – $140,000 per year
• RRSP match
• Basic medical
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Opportunity for career growth as the company expands

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance, Accounting/Auditing, and Other

• Industries

  Construction

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