Financial Controller

Summit Search Group; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electric vehicle charging solutions provider seeks a Financial Controller to oversee accounting and compliance functions. The ideal candidate will be a CPA with hands-on experience in financial operations, contributing to the company's growth trajectory in a fast-paced environment. Join a purpose-driven team dedicated to sustainable infrastructure across North America.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits

Some hybrid flexibility

Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 3+ years in a Senior Accountant or Controller capacity.
• Experience in a public company environment and familiarity with IFRS.
• Strong understanding of Canadian tax, compliance, and payroll.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounting operations including general ledger, AP/AR, payroll, and cost accounting.
• Lead the preparation of financial statements in accordance with IFRS.
• Oversee compliance with tax and regulatory obligations in Canada and US.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Communication

Education

CPA designation

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

QuickBooks

Salesforce

Excel

Job description

We are excited to be partnering with our client, Hypercharge Networks Corp. a leading, smart electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions provider and network operator, strategically poised to take advantage of the rapidly growing EV charging market.
We are looking for a Financial Controller to join our client’s team as a key member to help drive rapid growth.

The ideal candidate is an experienced CPA, who understands fast-paced start-ups, and is ready to roll up their sleeves to get the job done. You have a track record of rapid learning; you are driven by winning; and you are able to successfully execute on the highest value activities.

Reporting to the CFO, you will lead the day-to-day accounting, compliance, audit, and reporting functions while working cross-functionally with internal stakeholders and external auditors. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong accounting leader with several years of hands-on experience in full-cycle accounting who thrives in high-growth organization, and wants to play a key role in building an efficient finance function at a publicly traded clean-tech company.

Key Responsibilities
•Manage full-cycle accounting operations including general ledger, AP/AR, payroll, and cost accounting.
•Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS.
•Oversee the month-end and year-end close process ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
•Support public company reporting requirements including MD&A and regulatory filings.
•Coordinate and manage external audits and reviews with external auditors.
•Ensure compliance with tax, regulatory, and financial obligations in both Canada and the US.
•Maintain and improve internal controls, policies, and procedures to ensure a strong financial governance framework.
•Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis initiatives alongside FP&A.
•Work closely with operations, project teams, and HR to ensure proper cost tracking and payroll accuracy.
•SEDAR+ filings and TSX.V/OTC compliance
•Assist with implementation and optimization of accounting systems and reporting tools.

Qualifications
•CPA designation required; Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
•5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a Senior Accountant or Controller capacity.
•Experience in a public company environment and familiarity with IFRS an asset.
•Strong understanding of Canadian tax, compliance and payroll.
•Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and communication skills.
•Experience with cloud-based accounting systems and other platforms (e.g., QuickBooks, Salesforce and Excel).
•Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, scale-up environment with hands-on responsibilities.

Why Join Hypercharge Networks Corp.?
•Be part of a purpose-driven team building sustainable infrastructure across North America.
•Play a foundational role in the next phase of company growth and operational maturity.
•In-office with some hybrid flexibility with a collaborative and entrepreneurial culture.
•Competitive compensation and benefits.

Summit Search Group is a fair and equitable search firm. We welcome and encourage applications from all candidates regardless of ethnicity, race, religious beliefs, disability, age, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.