Financial Controller

Why Work at West Coast Gifts?

• Competitive compensation.
• Bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including supplemental medical and dental coverage.
• 3 weeks paid vacation.
• 20% team member discount.
• Casual dress.
• Dog-friendly office.
• Collaborative, supportive culture with room to grow.

Culture Statement:

When you work at West Coast Gifts, you will never tell your friends you work for just another company. We're a ton of fun, a little quirky, and a lot customer-focused. We push hard, we play hard, we're accountable and inclusive. We will never forget where we have come from and will always be strategic when planning where we are heading. We look out for each other, just like family does, and we're cool and always have been… even since before it was cool.

About West Coast Gifts:

Since 2003, West Coast Gifts has provided retail customers with the largest selection of cannabis accessories in Canada—offering competitive pricing, speedy shipping, and exceptional service.

We are the exclusive designer, manufacturer, and distributor of some of the most recognized brands in the industry. As our company continues to grow, we are looking for a confident, collaborative, and hands-on finance leader to join our leadership team as our Finance Controller.

The Role:

Reporting directly to the Founding Director and overseeing a small finance team, the Finance Controller will lead all financial operations and provide strategic direction in support of business growth. This role requires a hands-on leader who can balance daily execution with long-term planning.

You will be responsible for:

• Leading full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash management.
• Overseeing the accounting function, including Billing, A/R, A/P, Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting, Revenue Recognition, etc.
• Managing and optimizing inventory-related accounting processes for a high SKU, wholesale environment.
• Designing and maintaining internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures.
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory and reporting standards.
• Preparing and analyzing financial results, reporting insights, risks, and recommendations to leadership.
• Partnering with leadership to develop achievable departmental and company-wide strategies.
• Supporting strategic planning, business case development, and investment decisions.
• Developing and mentoring the finance team.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys both rolling up their sleeves in the day-to-day and providing financial leadership at the strategic level.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage full accounting cycle with timely, accurate reporting.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and month-end close processes.
• Prepare financial statements, variance analyses, and KPI reporting.
• Implement cost controls and process improvements to optimize financial performance.
• Develop financial models to support strategy and resource planning.
• Partner cross-functionally on key initiatives, projects, and business decisions.
• Ensure accurate inventory valuation, costing, and reconciliations.
• Maintain confidentiality of financial data and business information.

Education, Skills, and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• CPA designation (or equivalent) required.
• 7+ years of progressive finance/accounting experience including financial reporting, budgeting, and analytics.
• Experience in SAP Business One (FICO) required; strong understanding of cost and inventory accounting.
• Experience in a wholesale, distribution, or manufacturing environment is an asset.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to coach, develop, and empower team members.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Advanced MS Excel skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Apply Now:

If this sounds like a great fit, please send your resume and cover letter to

and tell us why

We can't wait to meet you.

About West Coast Gifts Inc:

West Coast Gifts is Canada's largest designer, manufacturer and distributor of award winning glass pipes, vaporizers and smoking accessories for the cannabis connoisseur. We offer over 7,000 products at competitive prices with speedy shipping and superior customer service. Visit our company web site to read more about our story