Controller

BCCPA; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 124,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Benefits

Bonus potential

Job summary

BCCPA is seeking a Controller to lead the Canadian finance function for a global technology company. You will oversee accounting, reporting, controls, and treasury while partnering with senior leadership on strategic decisions.

The ideal candidate is a CPA with 8+ years of progressive experience, strong US GAAP/IFRS expertise, and a track record of mentoring a team. Hybrid work in Vancouver is offered.

Qualifications

• CPA designation and 8+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience leading Canadian accounting for a global tech company.
• SOX-compliant preparing US GAAP or IFRS financial reporting.
• Strong leadership with mentoring 2–4 direct reports.
• Hybrid work arrangement in Greater Vancouver area.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Canadian finance function, including accounting, reporting, controls and transactional finance.
• Oversee monthly/quarterly reporting, KPIs, budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning.
• Ensure financial compliance, SOX, internal controls, tax and statutory reporting.
• Lead annual audits and manage external auditor relationships.
• Manage treasury, credit position and working capital.
• Partner with business leaders on strategic decisions, investment modelling and growth initiatives.
• Mentor, develop and coach the accounting team and drive transformation and automation.

Skills

Leadership

Financial reporting

SOX compliance

ERP systems

CRM usage

Excel mastery

Strategic partnership

Education

CPA designation

Tools

ERP systems

CRM

Excel

BI tools

Consolidation software

Job description

Well-rounded accounting & finance opportunity with a global technology company. Looking for a designated CPA with strong corporate accounting and financial reporting skills. Leading and mentoring a team of 4. Hybrid work schedule.

Who- the Company:

Our client is a highly successful and well‑established technology company that is a global leader in their industry. The company has a healthy P&L with a robust technology roadmap and ambitious yet realistic growth plans over the next several years.

What- the Role:

Swim Recruiting is looking for a new Controller on behalf of our client. Here is a snapshot of the key responsibilities, and Swim Recruiting can provide interested candidates with a more fulsome job description:

• Lead the Canadian finance function, including accounting, reporting, controls and transactional finance
• Oversee monthly/quarterly reporting, KPIs, budgeting, forecasting and long‑range planning
• Ensure financial compliance, SOX, internal controls, tax and statutory reporting requirements
• Lead annual audits and manage external auditor relationships
• Manage treasury, credit position and working capital
• Partner with business leaders on strategic decisions, investment modelling and growth initiatives
• Mentor, develop and coach the accounting team (including 2 Accountants); drive transformation, automation and continuous improvement on the team.

The Controller will work closely with senior leadership as a strategic partner, and will also collaborate with other departments to support overall business operations and financial performance. Using an ERP, a CRM, sophisticated Excel, and various finance tools and technologies (BI, AI, consolidation tools, etc.)

Who- the Candidate:

• We are seeking a senior accounting professional with at least 8 years of progressive and relevant work experience.
• Canadian CPA designation required, or International equivalent.
• Experience in technology sector is highly preferred.
• Experience leading Canadian accounting function for a global company is a significant asset.
• Ideally candidates will have worked with a SOX-compliant publicly‑listed company.
• Excellent leadership capabilities, including prior experience mentoring, coaching, and developing a team of at least 2 and ideally 4+ direct reports.
• Must have strong USA GAAP and/or IFRS financial reporting skills.
• Systems savvy, with hands‑on experience using a sophisticated ERP as well as other tools and technologies.

How Much:

Compensation commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications, likely in the range of $124,000 to $140,000. Additionally, the Controller will receive a generous amount of paid time off (over 4 weeks), benefits, a performance‑based bonus, professional development support, etc. Please discuss your total compensation expectations in further detail with SWIM.

Where:

HYBRID. Greater Vancouver, off a major highway. 2-4 days/week in office at first during training, and 2 days/week in office in the long‑term.