Branch Controller

Simpson Strong-Tie Canada, Limited is seeking a highly skilled Branch Financial Operations Manager to join our team. As a key member of our local management team, you will play a critical role in the successful realization of our branch's goals and strategy.

• Oversee timely and accurate finance and accounting activities while ensuring compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive system of accounting records, controls, and budgets to mitigate risk and ensure the accuracy of our reported financial results.
• Collaborate closely with the home office and local management teams to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in compliance with US GAAP.
• Work directly with the Internal Audit department to maintain effective internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) for our branch operations.
• Supervise and direct branch-level accounting staff, providing guidance and feedback to help them accomplish their tasks and solve problems.
• Develop and implement process improvements to streamline branch processes, identify opportunities for automation, and enhance productivity and reduce costs.
• Manage federal and provincial government audit management as needed, including payroll and GST/HST reporting.
• Administer and maintain our Canadian fixed assets system, including Capex projects, acquisitions, and dispositions.
• Manage Canadian payroll process, including CRA reporting, worker compensation, GST (federal) and PST reporting and remittances for five provinces, and Canadian provincial healthcare and extended medical plan benefits.

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting standards (e.g., GAAP, IFRS), and financial analysis techniques.
• Proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting.
• 7-10 years of relevant experience with 5 years in manufacturing preferred.
• Experience with internal/external audit compliance.
• 3 years supervisory experience preferred.
• High proficiency in Microsoft software environment with expert-level Microsoft Excel skills.
• SAP/BPC/SAC experience is highly desirable.
• Strong interpersonal skills, people development, and delegation skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision, as well as in a collaborative team environment.
• Strong problem-solving abilities with a track record of effectively resolving financial and operational challenges.
• Demonstrated leadership ability with experience in managing teams and leading cross-functional initiatives.
• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data, identify trends, and draw meaningful insights.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex financial concepts clearly and concisely.

This job operates in a professional office environment where standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printer/scanner, etc. are frequently used.

This position requires domestic and international travel up to 20% of the time.

This full-time position is located in Pitt Meadows, BC.

Relocation may be available for this position.

$115,400 – $196,200 / Year