Corporate Controller

Medisca Pharmaceuticals Inc.; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive warranty provider in Vancouver is seeking a Corporate Controller to lead financial strategy and compliance, manage audits, and mentor the accounting team. Ideal candidates will have a CPA designation, strong leadership skills, and substantial experience in corporate finance and accounting. This role offers a salary between $130,000 - $145,000, a hybrid work model, and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Group RRSP

Vehicle rebate up to $400/month

Community service days

Qualifications

• 2-3 years audit experience required.
• 5+ years in people management is necessary.
• 7+ years in a corporate finance/accounting environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a culture of teamwork and integrity.
• Supervise and mentor a team of 6 accounting professionals.
• Ensure compliance with C-SOX and maintain internal controls.

Skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Effective communication

Collaboration and Influence

Strong organizational skills

Education

Post-secondary degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA Designation

Job description

The Organization

LGM is a national leader in providing warranty, finance, and insurance services to the Canadian automotive industry. Since 1998, LGM has supplied quality products and training solutions to Canadian automotive dealerships. Dealer partnerships are supported by automotive manufacturing brands including BMW / MINI, Kia, Mazda, Volvo, Jaguar, Land Rover / Range Rover, and Mitsubishi Motors.

The Job

The Corporate Controller is responsible for financial leadership, strategy, overseeing financial consolidation, and audits. Responsibilities include managing audits, ensuring regulatory compliance, streamlining transactional processes and systems according to data governance standards, and mentoring the accounting team.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Strategy

• Lead a culture of teamwork, integrity, and curiosity; deepen organizational relationships; leverage systems and knowledge.
• Develop and implement accounting policies, controls, and procedures for efficiency and effectiveness.
• Understand end-to-end organizational processes to enhance financial processes and controls.
• Supervise and mentor a team of 6 accounting professionals.
• Oversee weekly/monthly GL account reconciliations.
• Prepare and submit sales tax filings timely.

Financial Consolidation & Audit

• Oversee the preparation of consolidated financial statements per IFRS.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting, including financial statements and notes.
• Conduct monthly balance sheet reviews and trend analysis.
• Ensure compliance with C-SOX, maintain internal controls, coordinate testing, and implement remediation.
• Partner with external auditors for audits related to C-SOX and IFRS.

Technical Accounting & Process Improvement

• Provide technical accounting support.
• Design and evaluate internal controls and processes.
• Identify and implement process improvements using technology.
• Collaborate across departments to improve and align processes.
• Coordinate with tax accountants and auditors for compliance and audit readiness.
• Build cross-functional relationships to support organizational priorities.
• Develop tax strategies to optimize expenses and ensure compliance.
• Support reporting to the Audit Committee and Board.
• Lead projects such as creating separate GL structures for restricted and operational accounts.

Leadership Competencies

• Self-Management
• Results Focused
• Effective Communication
• Empowering and Coaching
• Collaboration and Influence
• Team Building
• Innovation and Change Leadership
• Strategic Orientation
• Resilience

Required Skills

• Proficiency in MS Office and strong computer skills.
• Supportive, hands-on team leadership.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to present at meetings.
• Collaborative leadership style.
• Respect for confidentiality.
• Ability to meet deadlines, multitask, and adapt under pressure.
• Strong organizational skills and experience in coaching.

Education

• Post-secondary degree in Accounting/Finance or related field.
• CPA Designation.

Experience

• Advanced accounting and software expertise.
• 2-3 years audit experience.
• 5+ years in people management.
• 7+ years tax experience.
• 7+ years in a corporate finance/accounting environment.
• 7+ years in the insurance industry (asset experience).

What We Offer

• Salary range: $130,000 - $145,000 + bonus.
• Hybrid work model, with 3 days in-office weekly.
• Comprehensive benefits, Group RRSP, bonus, wellness benefits, and education sponsorship.
• Four community service days annually and your birthday off.
• Vehicle rebate up to $400/month.