Financial Controller

Résumé du poste

The Financial Controller leads the company's financial operations, including reporting, budgeting, and cash flow management. This role also involves supervising accounting staff and ensuring compliance with tax and regulatory requirements.

Détails du poste

Who We Are David Nairne & Associates Ltd (DNA) is a multi-disciplinary firm of civil engineers, structural engineers, architects, planners, and project managers. With more than 50 years of experience and a team of 60+ professionals, we work on unique projects throughout BC and northern Canada. Our client base includes Federal, Provincial, Indigenous, and Métis governments, as well as government agencies and private sector developers. Many of our projects are in stunning, remote communities where our work has meaningful impact. Job Summary The financial controller leads the company’s financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting, strong controls, and timely insight to support decision-making. This is a hands-on role in a project-based environment, working closely with project managers and leadership. Reporting Relationship Reports to: Operations Manager Direct Reports: Accounting Assistant (1-2) Acts as the senior finance lead Job Responsibilities Financial Management and Reporting Prepare monthly financial statements and analysis. Lead month-end and year-end close. Manage budgets and forecasts. Analyze results and provide actionable insight. Maintain general ledger and reconciliations. Deliver clear, timely reporting to leadership. Maintain practical, useable financial procedures. Accounts and Cash Flow Management Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable. Monitor cash flow. Ensure accurate bank reconciliations. Drive collections and resolve billing issues. Maintain WIP and support timely billing. Payroll Administration Oversee payroll accuracy and compliance (semi-monthly, salaried). Ensure payroll processes are reliable and compliant. Team Leadership and Supervision Supervise and support accounting staff. Ensure work is completed accurately and on time. Coach and develop team members. Maintain quality and accountability. Compliance and Controls Ensure compliance with tax and regulatory requirements. Oversee tax filings and remittances. Maintain effective internal controls. Lead audit and year-end process. Proactively identify and address risks. Process Improvement and Support Improve processes to increase efficiency and accuracy. Strengthen reporting and tools. Provide timely support to project managers and leadership. Improve financial understanding across the team. Ensure documentation is current and useable. Support business priorities, as needed. Skills and Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA designation required. 5 + years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a small to mid-sized company. Experience supervising or mentoring accounting staff preferred. Strong financial reporting and controls knowledge. Experience with payroll processing and related compliance requirements. Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint preferred (or similar project-based ERP). Advanced Microsoft Excel and systems experience. Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills. Able to improve and simplify processes. What Success Looks Like Financial records are accurate, current, and reliable. Monthly and year-end reporting is completed on time with minimal errors or corrections. Semi-monthly payroll is processed accurately and on schedule. Accounting assistants are well-supported, productive, and meeting deadlines. Internal controls are consistently followed, and compliance requirements are met. Management has timely financial information to support sound business decisions. Accounting processes run efficiently, with continuous improvements identified and implemented. Work Environment The work location is based out of our North Vancouver office, walking distance to the SeaBus Primarily in-office; up to two days WFH per week after onboarding, based on performance and business needs 5 hours per week, core hours are 10 AM to 3 PM Why Join Us At DNA, we value creativity, teamwork, and a sense of purpose. You’ll work in a supportive, energetic environment where professional development is encouraged. We offer: Flexible 37.5-hour work week with hybrid options Matching RRSP plan A collaborative and social team culture Varied project exposure and career development Extended health, dental, vision, travel, and life insurance Leave top ups (i.e. maternity, caregiver, sick leave) The compensation range considers a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to job-related skills, experience, and relevant training or education, business and organizational needs. Actual offers will be based on a combination of these factors, taking into account internal equity.

Ce que vous ferez

The Financial Controller leads the company's financial operations, including reporting, budgeting, and cash flow management. This role also involves supervising accounting staff and ensuring compliance with tax and regulatory requirements.

Exigences

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and a CPA designation. At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a project-based environment, is required.

Avantages

• Matching RRSP plan • Extended health insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Travel insurance • Life insurance • Leave top ups • Professional development

Compétences indiquées

• Microsoft Excel · Souhaitée
• Analyse financière · Souhaitée

Autres compétences pertinentes

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Financial reporting
• Month-end close
• Year-end close
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• General ledger
• Accounts payable
• Accounts receivable
• Cash flow management
• Payroll administration
• Internal controls
• Tax compliance
• Financial analysis
• Team leadership
• Microsoft Excel
• Project-based accounting
• Payroll Processing
• Energetic
• Accountability
• Ability To Meet Deadlines
• Business Decisions
• Payroll Policies and Processes
• Deltek Vantagepoint
• Cash Flow Management
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Accounting
• Auditing
• Bank Reconciliations
• Billing
• Internal Controls
• Management
• Decision Making
• Communication
• Creativity
• Finance
• Financial Management
• Financial Statements
• General Ledger
• Leadership
• Interpersonal Communications
• Project Management
• Mentorship
• Operations Management
• Operations
• Caregiving
• Remittance
• Tax Preparation
• Team Leadership
• Process Improvement

Domaines d’emploi

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Engineering
• Construction
• Administrative
• Financial Controller
• Controller (General)
• Accountants
• Treasurers and Controllers
• Financial Managers