Controller

White Spot; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

White Spot is seeking a skilled Controller to join their finance team. This permanent role offers hands-on oversight of daily accounting operations, including month-end processes, accounts payable and receivable oversight, and compliance with taxation. The successful candidate will have a CPA designation and at least 3-5 years of relevant experience, alongside strong analytical and organizational skills. Join us to grow your career in a dynamic environment with the opportunity for advancement into a permanent position.

Benefits

Dynamic work environment

Potential for permanent position

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in mid-sized private enterprises.
• Proficient in full-cycle accounting and month-end close.
• Strong analytical skills for actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end close processes ensuring accurate reporting.
• Prepare financial statements and perform general ledger reconciliations.
• Collaborate with finance leadership to resolve issues.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to Detail

Problem-Solving

Organizational skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

CPA designation

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a skilledControllerto join our finance team on a permanent basis. This position offers a hands-on opportunity to oversee daily accounting operations, support financial reporting, and drive process improvements. Ideal for a technically proficient professional looking to develop leadership experience, this role plays a key part in maintaining accuracy and efficiency within our financial operations.

Key Responsibilities
Accounting Operations and Month-End Close

• Coordinate month-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely reporting within 7-10 days.
• Perform general ledger reconciliations, accruals, and necessary adjustments.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial statements for leadership review.

Accounts Payable and Receivable

• Oversee AP and AR functions, ensuring compliance and accuracy in workflows.
• Review vendor invoices, payment approvals, and cash application processes.
• Identify and implement process optimizations to enhance efficiency.

Payroll and Taxation Support

• Assist with payroll processes, including payroll entries, benefit reconciliations, and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with GST/PST remittances and year-end tax filings (T4).

Financial Analysis and Reporting

• Prepare variance analyses and detailed financial reconciliations.
• Support budgeting and forecasting with relevant financial data and insights.
• Monitor KPIs and contribute to financial performance discussions.

Process Improvement and Systems Support

• Maintain and upgrade general ledger systems, focusing on process enhancements.
• Automate repetitive tasks and strengthen internal controls.
• Provide support for expense management systems and related workflows.

Team Collaboration and Support

• Assist in supervising junior accounting staff and reviewing their work.
• Collaborate with finance leadership and cross-functional teams to resolve issues.
• Provide backup for critical accounting tasks during staff absences.

Qualifications

• CPA designation (or in the final stages of obtaining one).
• 3–5+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in mid-sized private enterprises.
• Proficient in full-cycle accounting, month-end close, and reconciliations.
• Advanced skills in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to derive actionable insights from financial data.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate across departments.

Core Competencies

• Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of GL, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Attention to Detail: Ability to deliver high-quality and accurate work.
• Problem-Solving: Analytical thinker with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
• Time Management: Ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Collaboration: Strong team player with a commitment to cross-departmental success.

Why Join Us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a dynamic environment while contributing to the success of our organization. With demonstrated performance, this contract role has the potential to transition into a permanent position.