Financial Controller

WestGen; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

WestGen, a farmer-owned organization serving dairy and beef producers across Western Canada, is seeking a Financial Controller for an on-site role in Abbotsford, BC. You will oversee accounting processes, prepare financial statements, and provide strategic insights to support long-term planning.

You will lead month-end close, budgeting, and compliance, manage intercompany activity, and collaborate with leadership to optimize financial systems and controls, including ERP ownership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting; CPA required.
• 5-10+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience.
• Experience with multi-entity organizations; cross-border exposure is an asset.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, controls, and compliance.
• Advanced Excel and ERP/system experience.
• High attention to detail with organizational discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close across entities.
• Prepare and consolidate financial statements.
• Ensure timeliness and accuracy of financial reporting.
• Oversee GL, AP, AR and intercompany reconciliations.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting for all units.
• Coordinate audits and tax filings across Canada and the US.

Skills

Financial reporting

Cross-border accounting

Budgeting & forecasting

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Internal controls

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting

CPA certification

Tools

ERP/Accounting software

Excel

Job description

WestGen is a farmer-owned and directed organization dedicated to supporting dairy and beef producers across Western Canada through advanced genetics, reproductive technologies, herd management solutions, and expert advisory services. For over 80 years, the organization has combined innovation, research, and personalized service to deliver practical, measurable value on farms. WestGen is a proud partner of the Antares Alliance, connecting it to a diversified network of companies in agriculture, animal health, reproductive technologies, cryogenic services, and digital solutions across North America. The team is focused on helping producers improve herd performance, profitability, and long-term sustainability while shaping the future of agriculture with trusted expertise and innovative solutions. Employees join a mission-driven organization that works closely with producers and rural communities to deliver exceptional service.

Role Description

The Financial Controller is a full-time, on-site role based in Abbotsford, BC. This role oversees the organization’s financial operations, including managing accounting processes, preparing and reviewing financial statements, and ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting. The Financial Controller will develop and monitor budgets and forecasts, analyze financial performance, and provide strategic insights to support decision-making and long-term planning. Daily responsibilities include maintaining internal controls, overseeing month-end and year-end close, coordinating audits, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards, and supervising finance and accounting staff. The role also collaborates with leadership to evaluate business initiatives, manage financial risks, and support continuous improvement of financial systems and processes.

Job Duties

• Lead and manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes across all entities
• Prepare and consolidate financial statements
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of all financial reporting
• Deliver variance analysis and insights to support leadership decision-making
• Oversee all accounting functions (GL, AP, AR)
• Manage intercompany transactions and reconciliations across entities
• Standardize accounting policies and procedures across the organization
• Ensure consistent application of accounting practices
• Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting processes across all business units
• Collaborate and support functional business leaders with reporting, data and information
• Develop and maintain financial models supporting planning activities
• Monitor performance against budget and provide regular variance reporting
• Ensure financial plans align with strategic priorities set by the CFO and management team
• Coordinate tax filings and compliance requirements across Canada and the United States
• Support external audits and regulatory requirements, including not-for-profit considerations
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls and financial policies
• Support risk management processes in partnership with the CFO
• Own and optimize day-to-day use of ERP and financial systems
• Ensure financial data integrity across systems
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and scalability
• Ensure consistency and reliability of financial and operational data
• Act as a designated backup for payroll processing
• Mentor and support development of finance team members (if applicable)
• Occasional travel may be required (approximately 5%)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field; CPA required
• 5-10+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience
• Experience with multi-entity organizations; cross-border exposure (Canada/US) is an asset
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, controls, and compliance
• Advanced Excel and ERP/system experience
• High attention to detail with strong organizational and process discipline
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive, equitable, and accessible workplace for all employees.

Range:

95,000 - 120,000k CAD

The posted pay range reflects the anticipated compensation for this role; however, final salary will be determined based on the successful candidate's qualifications, experience, and relevant skills.