Senior Controller – Hybrid Tech Finance Leader

Swim Recruiting; Surrey; Hybrid; CAD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Swim Recruiting is seeking a Senior Controller for a global technology company in the Greater Vancouver area. The role leads the Canadian finance function, oversees reporting, budgeting, and controls, and partners with leadership on strategic investments.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of accounting experience, a Canadian CPA designation, and strong US GAAP/IFRS skills, with ERP system expertise. This hybrid role offers 2–3 days in office during training and ongoing flexibility.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive and relevant accounting experience.
• Canadian CPA designation required or international equivalent.
• Technology sector experience highly preferred.
• Experience leading Canadian accounting function for a global company is a big asset.
• SOX/compliance knowledge and statutory reporting experience.
• Strong leadership: mentoring and coaching 2+ direct reports.
• USA GAAP and/or IFRS financial reporting skills.
• Hands-on with a sophisticated ERP and related tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Canadian finance function including accounting, reporting, controls and transactional finance.
• Oversee monthly/quarterly reporting, KPIs, budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning.
• Ensure financial compliance, SOX, internal controls, tax and statutory reporting requirements.
• Lead annual audits and manage external auditor relationships.
• Manage treasury, credit position and working capital.
• Partner with business leaders on strategic decisions, investment modelling and growth initiatives.
• Mentor, develop and coach the accounting team (2+ accountants); drive transformation and automation.

Skills

Leadership

CPA designation

US GAAP / IFRS

ERP systems

Business partnering

Education

Canadian CPA designation or international equivalent

Tools

ERP system (e.g., SAP/Oracle)

Job description

Swim Recruiting is seeking a Senior Controller for a global technology company in the Greater Vancouver area. The role leads the Canadian finance function, oversees reporting, budgeting, and controls, and partners with leadership on strategic investments.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of accounting experience, a Canadian CPA designation, and strong US GAAP/IFRS skills, with ERP system expertise. This hybrid role offers 2–3 days in office during training and ongoing flexibility.