Salary: $120,000 - $140,000 plus bonus and benefits

ABOUT US

STRIVE is a Vancouver-based recruitment firm offering recruitment solutions across a range of industries. Our proactive recruitment approach allows us to uncover high-caliber professionals for niche, specialized, and what are often regarded as hard to fill roles. We are passionate about recruitment at STRIVE and commit to offering an upfront, genuine, and consultative approach to everything we do.

THE ROLE

Are you a Controller that is ready to take the financial helm of a dynamic, growing company? Our client, a market leader in their field, is seeking a strategic and hands-on Controller to join their executive team. This organization has built its reputation on delivering first-class service and solutions across the region.

STRIVE are proud to be partnering with a dynamic and well-established client. Known for their people-first culture, collaborative leadership team, and strong operational roots, this company has experienced remarkable growth - tripling its revenue in the last three years. Their success has been driven by both the addition of new business services and strategic acquisitions, and the future continues to look bright as they build on this momentum.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven and hands-on Controller to take ownership of the accounting function and partner directly with the President, playing a key role in both financial oversight and company-wide decision-making.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead all financial reporting and accounting functions, ensuring timely, accurate, and transparent reporting.
• Own the annual budget process, partnering with department heads to assess needs and translate them into a comprehensive and strategic budget.
• Evaluate and strengthen the internal control environment, proposing and implementing improvements.
• Take full leadership of the accounting, financial planning & analysis, HR, and IT teams.
• Contribute as a key member of the senior management team, offering insights and participating in high-level business decisions.
• Cultivate and manage relationships with external stakeholders including banking partners, legal advisors, auditors, and accountants.
• Collaborate with operations leadership to identify and implement cost-saving opportunities and process improvements.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Must have a Bachelors Degree and CPA designation.
• A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in accounting and finance.
• In-depth knowledge and application of GAAP principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems knowledge of QuickBooks Desktop/Online is an asset.
• Bonus points for programming knowledge in SQL queries and VBA.
• Excellent time management, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive mindset with the ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team.

This is more than just an accounting position - its a leadership opportunity. You'll be joining an organization that values initiative, innovation, and partnership. Here, your ideas and insights will directly shape the companys future and impact the communities they serve. If you are looking for a Controller role where you can stretch beyond the traditional confines of accounting, this is the opportunity to step into the spotlight.