Strategic Controller & Finance Leader for Growth

BCCPA; Surrey; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizon Recruitment Inc. is seeking a Controller to lead the finance and accounting functions for a multi-entity business. You will guide financial strategy, strengthen performance, manage risk, and support growth.

You will oversee budgeting, forecasting, reporting, cash flow management, payroll, HR, and IT, ensuring compliant operations across entities while driving efficiency and accuracy in financial data and insights.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in financial leadership within multi-entity organizations.
• Strong financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Experience with month-end/year-end close and consolidated statements.
• Knowledge of internal controls, tax compliance, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience coordinating audits and lender reporting.
• Familiarity with financial systems optimization and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop financial strategies with owner and assess performance.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial modelling.
• Prepare monthly P&L, cash flow forecasts, and consolidated statements.
• Oversee cash flow, working capital, AP/AR, and collections.
• Coordinate audits, tax filings, and relationships with advisors.
• Improve financial systems, reporting tools, and processes.
• Oversee payroll, HR, and IT oversight.
• Lead and develop the finance and accounting team.

Skills

Financial leadership

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cash flow management

Tax compliance

Team leadership

Education

CPA designation (asset)

Tools

ERP systems

Accounting software

General ledger software

Job description

Horizon Recruitment Inc. is seeking a Controller to lead the finance and accounting functions for a multi-entity business. You will guide financial strategy, strengthen performance, manage risk, and support growth.

You will oversee budgeting, forecasting, reporting, cash flow management, payroll, HR, and IT, ensuring compliant operations across entities while driving efficiency and accuracy in financial data and insights.