Financial Controller

Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Financial Controller to lead our financial operations and drive sustainable growth.

• A fast-growing, multi-division organization
• Hands-on work initially, with long-term strategic leadership
• Industry specificity: trucking, mining, aggregates, shop/mechanical, field operations, safety alignment
• Executive competencies: strategy, M&A, risk, controls, governance

Key Responsibilities / Strategic Financial Leadership

• Develop and execute comprehensive financial strategies that support rapid growth, multi-division expansion, and long-term stability.

Financial Reporting, Controls & Compliance

• Oversee preparation of accurate, timely financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) in accordance with GAAP, IFRS, IAS.
• Maintain robust internal controls aligned with SOX, COSO, and regulatory best practices.
• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes—ensuring accuracy, completeness, and audit readiness.
• Ensure CRA compliance (GST/HST, payroll, taxable benefits), WCB filings, insurance audits, and provincial trucking regulations.
• Lead external audits, trust reviews, and bank reporting.

Corporate Accounting & Operational Finance

• Oversee AP, AR, reconciliations, accruals, inventory costing, prepaids, depreciation schedules, asset continuity, and cost allocations.
• Build scalable accounting systems and processes suitable for a multi-division organization.
• Present monthly financial and operational KPI dashboards to ownership.

Payroll Management & Workforce Compliance

• Oversee full-cycle payroll across complex compensation structures: hourly, salary, per-load, per-tonne, hybrid, mechanic hours, commissions.
• Ensure compliance with:
• BC ESA trucking rules (HOS, cycles, overtime, rest periods)
• Alberta ESA
• CRA requirements: source deductions, T4s, ROEs, taxable benefits
• Audit payroll for accuracy; oversee LOA calculations, vacation accruals, stat pay, banked time, and blended pay models.

Advanced Job Costing, Project Accounting & Margin Analysis

• Build and maintain advanced job costing systems for:
• Trucking operations (hourly, trip-based, tonnage, haul cycles)
• Shop and mechanical services
• Fabrication, machining, and custom builds
• Capital projects and RFP-driven contracts
• Allocate direct and indirect costs including labor, fuel, parts, subcontractors, equipment burden, and overhead.
• Create and manage project-level P&Ls, cost-to-complete forecasts, and earned value analysis.
• Provide division-specific margin analysis and profitability forecasts.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Modelling

• Lead budgeting cycles, rolling forecasts, and multiyear projections.
• Build breakeven analyses per truck, per division, and per contract.
• Develop rate models for hourly, tonne, and trip pricing; support pricing updates for Operations & Sales.
• Conduct sensitivity analyses for fuel surcharges, cost escalations, fleet growth, and cash flow planning.

Contract Review, Pricing Strategy & RFP Support

• Support Sales, Operations, and Project teams with:
• Pricing sheets
• RFP submissions
• Bid compliance
• Financial modeling
• Safety and insurance package requirements (COR/SECOR, COI, WCB)
• Review client and subcontractor agreements for margin protection, risk mitigation, and lien/contractual safeguards.

Operational Integration (Dispatch, Safety, Shop & Field)

• Collaborate with Dispatch, Operations, Safety, Shop Foreman, and Field Supervisors to connect financial accuracy with real-world operations.
• Ensure alignment of field data with accounting through:
• Digital BOLs
• Timekeeping systems
• FLHA/JHA documentation
• Work orders and maintenance logs
• Integrate Safety and Accounting to ensure:
• Training, certifications, and compliance are linked to labor costing
• COR/SECOR documentation supports invoicing and cost recovery

System Implementation & Process Improvement

• Lead migration from manual/legacy processes to integrated digital systems:
• QBO, Sage, or ERP platforms
• SharePoint
• Digital dispatch-to-invoice workflows
• Develop dashboards, SOPs, accounting manuals, and administrative processes tied to operational reality.
• Ensure data integrity, standardized reporting, and clean systems architecture.

Treasury, Cash Management & M&A

• Manage corporate treasury, liquidity planning, credit facilities, and banking relationships.
• Oversee investment strategies and capital allocation.
• Lead M&A efforts including:
• Due diligence
• Valuations
• Deal structuring
• Integration planning

Risk Management & Financial Governance

• Identify and mitigate financial, operational, and contractual risks early.
• Monitor cost overruns, undocumented work, billing gaps, and unclaimed receivables.
• Maintain compliance with provincial/federal trucking regulations and internal approval workflows.

Leadership, Team Building & Organizational Development

• Recruit, train, and lead the finance team as the company scales.
• Establish KPIs for finance and administrative staff.
• Implement cross-training to build a resilient, multi-skilled financial department.
• Foster a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.

Ideal Candidate Profile

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• CPA or equivalent designation preferred
• Experience in trucking, heavy equipment, construction, fabrication, or industrial operations is a major asset
• Comfortable being hands-on while building a scalable finance function
• Strong knowledge of GAAP/IFRS, internal controls, job costing, and operational finance
• Ability to lead, mentor, and grow a team in a fast-paced environment
• Serve as trusted advisor to ownership, providing insight on capital planning, pricing strategy, cost reduction, and organizational scaling.
• Lead financial scenario modelling, capital planning, and investment analysis for fleet growth, equipment acquisitions, and new business lines.
• Support partnerships, joint ventures, financing initiatives, and investor/lender packages.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00-$160,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Stock options

Experience:

• Controller: 5 years (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Kamloops, BC V2H 1J8