Strategic Controller (14-Month Contract)

Vaco Recruiter Services; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Controller for a 14-month contract in Vancouver. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing financial statements, overseeing month-end processes, and managing financial analyses. Strong organizational and analytical skills are required, alongside advanced Excel skills and CPA designation preferred. Candidates located within the Greater Toronto Area are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Proven experience supervising or leading accounting staff.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; audit experience is required.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, complex formulas, data modeling).

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly consolidated financial statements and related reports.
• Oversee the month-end close process and complete monthly workbooks.
• Manage, review, and approve all journal entries and transactions posted to the general ledger.
• Prepare financial analyses and provide insights into budget-to-actual variances.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Analytical and problem-solving abilities

Advanced Excel skills

Experience supervising accounting staff

Education

CPA designation or pursuing

Tools

Adagio Accounting Software

Job description

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Controller for a 14-month contract in Vancouver. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing financial statements, overseeing month-end processes, and managing financial analyses. Strong organizational and analytical skills are required, alongside advanced Excel skills and CPA designation preferred. Candidates located within the Greater Toronto Area are encouraged to apply.