Controller

Controller

Do you have previous experience in management at a CPA firm, strong financial reporting skills, IFRS and public company reporting experience? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

Exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing Vancouver based leading outsourced accounting and finance team supporting high growth companies. They are a people-centric organization and known for their collaborative team culture and rewarding environment. Hybrid work model of Tues-Wed-Thurs onsite.

• Oversight, management and development of staff accountants and related work­ flows.
• Interacting with/supporting the CFOs and/or CEOs of client companies.
  • Working with/supporting senior management with a view to stepping into managing client files directly and taking on client relationships directly.
    • Oversight of General Ledgers and underlying accounting transactions.
    • Preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements.
    • Preparation of quarterly and annual MD&As.
    • Preparation and/or review of working papers supporting financial statements and MD&As.
    • Managing other regulatory reporting.
    • Assisting with AGM reporting materials.
    • Preparing board and/or other governance committee reporting packages.
    • Managing the audit/review processes with external auditors.
    • Liaising with external tax advisors.
    • Preparation and/or review of taxation filings forms.
      • Assisting with development and roll-out of Company templates.
      • Assisting with roll-out of Company strategic plans.
      • Assisting with other ad-hoc requests; and
      • Perform other accounting, client related and/or administrative tasks as needed.

• CPA designation (or equivalent), with at least 3 years post-designation experience and a total of 7+ years working in an accounting/finance department or CPA firm.
• Extensive experience working with public companies, including IFRS accounting and understanding public company reporting requirements.
• Proven experience in drafting and/or auditing financial statements and notes, as well as preparing and reviewing supporting working papers.
• Experience managing staff, working in teams, and reporting to CFOs and/or senior management.
• Strong experience liaising with boards of directors, auditors, and senior executives.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) and excellent English proficiency.
• Highly organized, with the ability to multi-task effectively and manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Strong IT proficiency, with experience working in a digital environment and with various accounting platforms/systems.
• Experience in or exposure to the mining/exploration industry is a strong asset.
• Permanent Residency or Canadian Citizenship required.

$100-120K commensurate with level of work experience, bonus, extended health, PD dues, 3 weeks vacation.

Vancouver BC.

This search is moving very quickly, and interviews start immediately! Swim will be presenting short-listed candidates directly to the hiring team for consideration. If you already have a Recruiter at Swim, please reach out very soon.