Controller

Derby Holdings Ltd; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Stable family-oriented environment

Long-term career growth

Job summary

Derby Holdings Ltd in Vancouver seeks a CPA with 6+ years of progressive accounting experience to join as Controller. You will lead the full accounting function for a multi-property portfolio across Canada and the US, ensuring accurate financial reporting and strong internal controls.

Reporting to senior management, you will oversee budgeting, cash flow, regulatory reporting, and cross-border accounting in a stable, family-oriented environment, with a long-term career path in a profitable real

Qualifications

• CPA with 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within the real estate industry.
• Experience as a Controller, Chief Accountant, or other senior accounting role.
• Strong understanding of rental property management accounting, consolidation, intercompany accounting, capitalization, depreciation, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full-cycle accounting function - overseeing the general ledger, month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing and reporting, while ensuring accurate and timely financial information.
• Prepare and review financial reporting - internal corporate and property-level statements, analysis, and cash flow forecasts.
• Oversee compliance and regulatory reporting - tax filings, lender reporting, covenant compliance, and external stakeholder communication.
• Supervise accounting operations - accounts payable/receivable, payroll, fixed assets, and internal controls development.
• Support rental operations and property management - rent/CAM reconciliations and tenant financials coordination.
• Drive process improvement and financial oversight - budgeting, forecasting, and operational efficiency.

Skills

CPA

Controller experience

Real estate accounting

Multi-currency accounting

Financial reporting

Communication skills

Cross-border operations

Education

CPA designation

Job description

Derby Holdings Ltd. is seeking a Controller to join our team in a senior leadership capacity. This role is ideal for an experienced CPA who enjoys working in a stable, collaborative, and family-oriented environment and is looking to build a long-term career within a stable and profitable real estate organization.

Reporting to senior management, the Controller will oversee the full accounting function for a portfolio of 10 rental properties in Canada and the United States. This person will play a key role in financial reporting, cash flow management, compliance, internal controls, and operational accounting, while also acting as a trusted resource to management and external stakeholders.

Salary Range: $90,000 - $110,000 annually

Stability: Join a stable, established business operating for over 50 years

How you'll make a difference

• Lead the full-cycle accounting function - overseeing the general ledger, month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing and reporting, while ensuring accurate and timely financial information is available to management and stakeholders.
• Prepare and review financial reporting - producing internal corporate and property-level financial statements, financial analysis, and cash flow forecasts to support business decisions.
• Oversee compliance and regulatory reporting - managing tax filings, lender reporting, covenant compliance, and relationships with financial institutions and external stakeholders.
• Supervise accounting operations - overseeing accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, fixed asset accounting, and the continued development of accounting policies and internal controls.
• Support rental operations and property management - assisting with additional rent and CAM reconciliations, tenant-related financials matters, and coordination with off-site personnel.
• Drive process improvement and financial oversight - optimizing accounting and financial reporting, supporting budgeting and forecasting activities, and contributing to operational efficiencies across the business.

Who you are

• a designated CPA with 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within the real estate industry
• Previous experience as a Controller, Chief Accountant, or other senior accounting role
• Strong understanding of rental property management and accounting, lease accounting, consolidations, intercompany accounting, capitalization, depreciation, and financial reporting
• Experience managing full-cycle accounting and overseeing operational financial reporting in a multi-jurisdictional, currency environment
• Knowledge of commercial real estate financing, lender reporting, covenant compliance, and reviewing financing documentation
• Experience working with multiple currencies and cross-border operations
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally with tenants, financial institutions, government agencies, and external advisors
• A self-motivated and dependable professional who enjoys working independently while contributing to a collaborative and team-oriented environment

What's offered

• Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience
• Join a stable, established business that has been in operation for over 50 years
• Supportive, collaborative, and family-oriented work environment