At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the finance team and manage full cycle accounting processes.
- Company: Dynamic company in Victoria, BC with a focus on trades and project-based businesses.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a collaborative environment with strong career advancement potential.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact by ensuring accurate financial records and supporting diverse projects.
- Qualifications: 5+ years of accounting experience, including leadership roles and public accounting background.
The predicted salary is between 125000 - 145000 $ per year.
Job Type: Permanent position, 3-4 days on-site, Victoria, BC.
Job Salary: $125,000 - $145,000 depending on experience. (Some Flexibility)
Position Overview
The Controller is a hands-on accounting leader reporting to the CFO. The role owns the full cycle accounting including the month-end close, preparation of external and internal financial reporting, job costing and project reporting, forecast model builds, statutory and tax compliance, and the operational accounting processes that support segmented P&Ls and project accounting across HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and refrigeration. The Controller leads the day-to-day finance team and is the principal point of accountability for accurate, timely, audit-ready financial records.
Must Haves
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 2+ years in a Controller or Assistant Controller role
- Public accounting background (Big 4 or national firm) preferred
- Experience in trades, construction, field services, or other project-based businesses strongly preferred
- Demonstrated ownership of a full month-end close and external audit process
- Hands-on experience with job costing, WIP accounting, and inventory in a multi-segment operating business
- Background in private-equity-backed or multi-entity environments an asset
- Strong Excel required; ERP proficiency required (QuickBooks – Desktop and Online); experience implementing or improving ERP/job costing systems an asset
Skills & Abilities
- Detail-oriented and disciplined, particularly around month-end close timing and accuracy
- Hands-on operator who is comfortable doing the work and leading the team that does it
- Operationally curious - willing to leave the desk to understand how jobs run
- High ownership and accountability; sees gaps in process or controls and fixes them rather than waiting to be asked
- Strong communicator who can partner credibly with the CFO, the CEO, and operational leads
Controller in Victoria employer: Vaco
Join a dynamic and innovative team as the Director of Finance in the heart of Downtown Toronto, where you will not only lead a high-performance group but also play a pivotal role in shaping financial strategies that impact the broader community. Our company fosters a collaborative work culture that prioritizes employee growth through mentorship and professional development opportunities, ensuring that you can thrive in your career while making meaningful contributions to the finance sector. With a focus on excellence and integrity, we offer a unique environment that values your expertise and encourages you to drive strategic initiatives that resonate with stakeholders and investors alike.
