Financial Controller

Inspired HR is partnering with a confidential client to hire a Financial Controller for a growing, multi-entity operating business based in downtown Vancouver.

Why This Role Exists As this organization continues to expand across multiple operating entities, financial complexity is increasing. To scale with discipline and clarity, they need a hands‑on financial leader who executes not just oversees.

This role exists to bring structure, accountability, and insight to a key operating division. You will be deeply involved in the numbers, leading period‑end close, preparing financial reporting, and solving real operational issues. Your work will directly inform leadership decision‑making and support ongoing growth.

The Opportunity We are seeking a Financial Controller who thrives on execution. This is not a purely oversight role, you will be in the details daily, working alongside your team to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and strong financial discipline.

You will own the full monthly close cycle, deliver reporting that drives business decisions, and implement processes that scale with growth.

You will also partner closely with senior leadership, translating strategy into actionable financial insights in a fast‑paced, performance‑driven environment.

What Success Looks Like

Own and execute the full monthly close process across multiple entities

Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting working papers

Deliver complete, accurate, and timely financial reporting packages

Support board‑level reporting and covenant compliance as required

Lead and mentor a small team of finance professionals—review work, coach, and step in when needed

Drive continuous process improvement—tighten controls, streamline workflows, and reduce close timelines

Partner with operational leaders on budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, audit preparation, and system enhancements

Provide hands‑on oversight across AR, AP, and special projects, including integrations and process transitions

Growth Potential This is a builder role designed to grow with the organization. Over time, this position may expand into:

Oversight of additional entities or business units

Strategic finance or FP&A leadership

M&A support and post‑acquisition integration

Cross‑functional leadership across systems, reporting, or internal controls

What You Can Expect This is a nimble, execution‑focused environment that values initiative and accountability. You will be trusted with ownership and expected to deliver. Collaboration is strong, communication is direct, and leadership remains hands‑on.

Salary: $120,000–$140,000 annually

Location: Downtown Vancouver (in office)

What you bring

5+ years of progressive financial experience, including ownership of full‑cycle close

Strong technical accounting expertise and attention to detail

Experience preparing financial statements and working directly in the general ledger

Ability to prioritize and execute in a deadline‑driven environment

Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate cross‑functionally

Experience in multi‑entity or multi‑location businesses

Experience with mid‑market ERP systems (e.g., Sage or similar) Advanced Excel capability

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