At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead accounting operations and manage financial activities in a dynamic, family-owned business.
- Company: Reputable small industrial tech company with a supportive and values-driven culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, extended benefits, and paid vacation.
- Other info: Ideal for candidates in the Tri-Cities area; long-term stability and growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact while working closely with intelligent leaders in a hands-on role.
- Qualifications: CPA designation with strong accounting and managerial experience; adaptable and self-motivated.
The predicted salary is between 121500 - 148500 $ per year.
Well-established and very well-managed small family company that has a strong reputation.
Make a meaningful impact to the business while working with kind, intelligent, and values-driven leaders.
Well-rounded Assistant Controller role spanning operational accounting and corporate accounting.
Hands-on position while also providing leadership and oversight.
Who- the Company
Our client is a small, privately held industrial technology and engineering company based in the Tri-Cities, specializing in machine vision and automation solutions.
What- the Role
This is a unique opportunity for a well-rounded senior-level accounting professional reporting into the President.
- Oversee accounting and financial operations for the operating company, properties and four holding companies.
- Manage Canadian tax matters, including income tax, SR&ED and investments, working with the external accounting firm on filings.
- Oversee payroll, benefits and HR, including recruitment, terminations, performance reviews and bonuses.
- Manage inventory and production operations and supervise the Office Administrator, Production team and Purchaser.
- Oversee facilities management and liaise with strata management.
- Support customer-facing activities, including inside sales, RMAs, quotations and light technical support.
- Provide general hands-on operational support as needed in a small-company environment.
- Nice to have: Basic IT knowledge (Windows server, Microsoft 365, desktops) and graphic design/Adobe experience.
- Looking for a "Jack of all trades" Controller who is comfortable wearing multiple hats beyond traditional accounting responsibilities.
Who- the Candidate
- CPA designation with strong accounting and managerial experience.
- Hands-on Controller-level experience with a strong operational and accounting background.
- Experience with multi-entity and multi-currency accounting (CAD, USD, EUR).
- Proven ability to work independently in a stand-alone finance function with minimal supervision.
- "No task too big or too small" mindset; comfortable wearing multiple hats in a small, family-owned business.
- Self-starter with a can-do attitude, strong judgment and the ability to self-manage.
- High level of trust, accountability and ownership.
Steady tenures demonstrating loyalty and stability during career path. This company treats their people well and employees tend to stay a very long time!
- Comfortable working full-time in the office.
- Candidates located in the Tri-Cities or surrounding areas would be ideal.
- Adaptable and willing to pitch in with a variety of operational and administrative tasks as needed.
How Much
The salary for this role is commensurate with level and relevance of accounting experience and qualifications, and will range from
(please note to get to the top end, must have all nice-to-have qualifications and over 10 years of relevant experience)
- Annual performance bonus
- Extended benefits
- Paid vacation program
Where
Based in the
Tri-Cities of BC . Full-time on-site.
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Controller in Port Coquitlam employer: Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia
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