Controller/Accountant

Paradigm Building Solutions Pvt Ltd; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group benefits

RRSP matching

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Annual safety allowance

Referral bonus program

Team building activities

Growth opportunities

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Paradigm Group of Companies in Canada is seeking a Controller to lead accounting, reporting, and cost accounting across construction and manufacturing units. Reporting to the VP Finance, you will own the monthly close, oversee audits, and build robust controls and systems to keep numbers accurate and decision-ready.

This is a remote role with priority for Okanagan-based candidates; Kamloops preferred. You will manage the accounting team, partner with operations, and deliver timely reporting to

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience with 3+ years leading a close and a team.
• Hands-on experience with construction (JOB COSTING, WIP) or manufacturing costing.
• Experience leading audit preparation and working with external auditors.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting.
• Advanced Excel and experience with mid-market ERP/accounting systems.
• Clear communication and leadership skills; ability to explain results to non-finance leaders.

Responsibilities

• Own a timely monthly close for all entities, including accruals, reconciliations, intercompany, and consolidation.
• Prepare the monthly management reporting package for the VP Finance, leadership, and ownership.
• Report margin by business line, project, and product line.
• Lead preparation of year-end and short-period financial statements, and coordinate with external auditors.
• Prepare technical accounting positions on revenue recognition, WIP, inventory costing, and grants and incentives.
• Support tax advisors with corporate tax filings and year-end tax requirements.
• Build and maintain construction job costing and WIP schedules.
• Maintain manufacturing standard costing, overhead allocation, and inventory valuation.
• Prepare budget vs. actual and variance analysis, and lead the annual budget process.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

IFRS knowledge

Education

CPA designation

Tools

Excel

Mid-market ERP

Job description

Lead the close, strengthen the controls, and turn financial data into decisions across the Paradigm Group of Companies.

The Paradigm Group of Companies (PGC) is hiring a Controller to lead accounting, reporting, and cost accounting across our construction and manufacturing businesses. Reporting to the VP Finance, you will own the monthly close, lead audit and year-end, and build the controls and systems that keep our numbers accurate and our decisions fast. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on finance leader who wants to shape the finance function of a growing, data-driven housing and construction group.

This is a remote role, and candidates based in the Okanagan will be prioritized. Kamloops is preferred, and we are open to other areas in the Okanagan. You will lead the accounting team, work closely with operations leaders, and deliver the reporting that leadership and ownership rely on.

AT A GLANCE

• Remote, full-time role, Monday to Friday, with Okanagan-based candidates prioritized (Kamloops preferred)
• Reports to the VP Finance and leads the accounting team
• Covers all PGC entities across construction and manufacturing
• Competitive compensation of $100,000 to $110,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications
• Group benefits, RRSP matching, EAP, annual safety allowance, referral bonus program, and growth opportunities

CONTROLLER

OWN THE NUMBERS. LEAD THE TEAM.

Lead the close, strengthen the controls, and turn financial data into decisions across the Paradigm Group of Companies.

The Paradigm Group of Companies (PGC) is hiring a Controller to lead accounting, reporting, and cost accounting across our construction and manufacturing businesses. Reporting to the VP Finance, you will own the monthly close, lead audit and year-end, and build the controls and systems that keep our numbers accurate and our decisions fast. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on finance leader who wants to shape the finance function of a growing, data-driven housing and construction group.

This is a remote role, and candidates based in the Okanagan will be prioritized. Kamloops is preferred, and we are open to other areas in the Okanagan. You will lead the accounting team, work closely with operations leaders, and deliver the reporting that leadership and ownership rely on.

WHY THIS ROLE STANDS OUT

• Own accounting and cost accounting across both construction and manufacturing.
• Lead the accounting team and shape how the finance function runs, from controls to systems.
• Work directly with the VP Finance, operations leaders, and ownership.
• Improve systems and automation and see the results in how the business runs.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Own a timely monthly close for all entities, including accruals, reconciliations, intercompany, and consolidation.
• Prepare the monthly management reporting package for the VP Finance, leadership, and ownership.
• Report margin by business line, project, and product line.
• Lead preparation of year-end and short-period financial statements, and work directly with external auditors.
• Prepare technical accounting positions on revenue recognition, WIP, inventory costing, and grants and incentives.
• Support tax advisors with corporate tax filings and year-end tax requirements.
• Build and maintain construction job costing and WIP schedules.
• Maintain manufacturing standard costing, overhead allocation, and inventory valuation.
• Prepare budget vs. actual and variance analysis, and lead the annual budget process with the VP Finance.
• Identify cost and margin improvement opportunities with operations leaders.
• Design and document internal controls, approval limits, and month-end procedures.
• Improve systems and automation, including AP, receipt capture, bank feeds, and reporting.
• Lead, train, and develop the accounting team, setting priorities and reviewing work.
• Oversee payroll accounting and remittance reconciliations.

WHAT YOU BRING

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 3+ years leading a close and a team.
• Hands-on experience with construction (job costing, WIP, percentage-of-completion) or manufacturing (standard costing, inventory).
• Experience leading audit preparation and working directly with external auditors.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS.
• Advanced Excel and experience with mid-market ERP/accounting systems.
• Clear communication and leadership skills, with the confidence to explain financial results to non-finance leaders.
• CPA designation (or an equivalent such as ACCA or a foreign CA) is an asset.
• Experience in both construction and manufacturing is an asset.
• Multi-entity consolidation and intercompany accounting experience is an asset.
• Experience improving systems and automating processes is an asset.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.
• Group benefits, RRSP matching, Employee Assistance Program, annual safety allowance, and referral bonus program.
• Team building activities and initiatives.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development within the Paradigm Group of Companies.
• Varied work, meaningful responsibility, and a collaborative, innovative work environment.

ABOUT PARADIGM GROUP OF COMPANIES

Luxury Sustainable Living

Paradigm, at the core of the Paradigm Group of Companies (PGC), is an integrated housing and construction group based in Louis Creek, BC (45 minutes from Kamloops), serving clients across Western Canada. We design and build Net Zero, climate-resilient, and fire-resilient homes that combine beauty, performance, and sustainability.

Paradigm leads with prefabricated wall and building systems that surpass industry standards for performance, quality, and durability. Buildforth brings these designs to life through safe, efficient, and timely on-site construction. StokedLiving drives community development through zoning, planning, design, sales, and the homeowner experience, while Paradigm Solar powers our homes to true net-zero with advanced solar and battery integration, enhancing energy independence and long-term resilience.

Paradigm manufactures both open-wall systems for developers and closed-wall panels for turnkey homes using advanced robotic automation to ensure precision, sustainability, and performance. United under PGC, we are shaping the future of housing through craftsmanship, innovation, and a commitment to resilient communities.