The Role
Financial Controller (Vancouver-based; hybrid role)
We are seeking a Financial Controller to lead accounting and finance operations across multiple entities in both Canada and the US. Reporting directly to the Co-CEO, you will be a key business partner and trusted advisor, ensuring accurate reporting, strong financial controls, and actionable insights that drive growth.
You’ll oversee a dedicated finance team, mentor and develop talent, and provide strategic leadership in treasury, audit, and business partnership. This is a hands-on yet highly strategic role — ideal for a leader eager to shape the finance function across multiple fast-growing brands.
Our Brands
- Moe’s Home Collection – Design made simple for the modern home. Entrepreneurial, agile, and people-first, Moe’s has grown from family roots into an international furniture brand.
- Sundays – A D2C furniture brand transforming the traditional shopping experience with a curated, high-quality, accessibly priced collection in Canada and the US.
- Field & Social – A fast-growing quick-service restaurant concept with bold flavours and quality ingredients.
- Ride Cycle Club – An innovative boutique fitness concept redefining indoor cycling with a community-first approach.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Development
- Lead, structure, and mentor the accounting team (accountants, payroll, clerical).
- Review team output, ensure accuracy, and provide leadership continuity during vacations or transitions.
- Foster a high-performance culture of accountability, development, and continuous improvement.
Financial Reporting & Controls
- Oversee full-cycle accounting, including AP, AR, payroll, and treasury functions.
- Lead the monthly close and deliver timely, accurate consolidated financial statements.
- Drive the year-end process across all entities, liaising with external auditors to ensure timely submissions.
- Ensure compliance with ASPE; familiarity with US GAAP is a strong asset.
- Leverage technology and AI to improve accuracy, efficiency, and scalability in financial processes.
- Strengthen internal controls, compliance frameworks, and corporate risk management practices.
Treasury & Cash Flow
- Manage banking relationships, working capital requirements, and cashflow forecasting.
- Ensure all inflows / outflows are considered, enabling proactive decision-making.
Business Partnership & Strategy
- Present financial results and insights to senior leadership, highlighting risks and opportunities.
- Drive annual budgeting and forecasting processes in partnership with department heads.
- Support costing models, margin analysis, and key operating metrics.
- Represent finance with external stakeholders including banks, auditors, and insurance providers.
- Partner on system implementations and special projects to align finance with business needs.
Qualifications
- CPA designation (CA, CMA, or CPA equivalent).
- 7–10 years of progressive finance experience, with 5+ years in a senior finance leadership role.
- Experience managing multi-entity, cross-border (Canada & US) finance operations.
- Background in distribution, retail, or D2C e-commerce preferred.
- Proven success building and developing finance teams.
- Strong technical proficiency in full-cycle accounting operations.
- Working knowledge of ASPE; familiarity with US GAAP is a strong asset.
- Experience engaging with banks, insurers, and external auditors.
- Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Collaborative team player with an entrepreneurial mindset.
What We Offer
- Opportunity to shape the finance function across multiple fast-growing businesses.
- Competitive salary plus performance bonus.
- Comprehensive benefits plan (health, dental, vision) with enhanced coverage for mental health resources.
- Hybrid environment with the opportunity to work remotely for two weeks per year.
- Casual, open office with views of downtown Vancouver and the North Shore mountains.
- Stocked kitchen with snacks, fresh fruit, coffee, and tea.
- Ergonomic workstations with sit-stand desks.
- Free electric vehicle charging at our head office.
- Generous product discounts for yourself, friends, and family.
- Office gym and free weekly spin classes at Ride Cycle Club (Vancouver and Toronto).
The salary range for this role is $125,000 - $150,000