Position: Controller
Department: Accounting:
Location: Vancouver (555 Burrard) - Hybrid - in office Mon / Wed / Thurs or as needed.
Term: Full Time Temporary - This is a Maternity Leave coverage opportunity.
About the roleWe're looking for a CPA-designated accounting leader to lead our accounting team through a pivotal 12 months. You'll own day-to-day accounting operations and the year-end audit, keep financial reporting accurate and IFRS-compliant, and lead a team of 6-7 across AR, AP, and general accounting. You'll also play a central role in two major initiatives: supporting the integration of Pacific Coastal Airlines and preparing for significant system implementations in 2027. This is a hands-on leadership role - you'll work closely with the CFO and senior leadership as a strategic partner and collaborate across the business to support financial performance.
Key responsibilities- Own the month-end close process, ensuring accurate and timely reporting
- Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable operations
- Lead annual financial statement preparation and manage the external audit relationship
- Provide technical guidance on complex accounting issues
- Lead accounting workstreams supporting the Pacific Coastal Airlines integration and the 2027 system implementations
- Build and develop a high-performing accounting team, strengthening controls, compliance, and reporting processes
- Partner with senior leadership and other departments to support overall business and financial performance
What Success Looks LikeDuring the 12 month contract, the successful candidate will:
- Deliver accurate and timely financial reporting across all entities.
- Lead a smooth and efficient year-end audit process.
- Successfully support acquisition integration activities and related accounting workstreams.
- Identify and implement meaningful process improvements that enhance efficiency and control.
- Strengthen documentation, internal controls, and scalability of accounting operations.
- Leave the finance function stronger, more efficient, and better positioned for future growth.
What you bringRequired- Degree in Accounting, Finance, or similar field.
- CPA designation in good standing.
- Minimum 10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
- Minimum 5 years in a Controller, Accounting Manager, Senior Manager, or similar leadership role.
- Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting requirements.
- Demonstrated experience leading complex external audits.
- Experience managing and developing accounting teams.
- Advanced Excel and financial systems expertise.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred- Public practice or Big Four audit background.
- Significant experience integrating acquired businesses.
- Experience leading ERP implementations or major finance transformation projects.
- Experience operating in a private equity-backed, multi-entity, or rapidly growing environment.
- Demonstrated success improving processes, controls, and reporting efficiency.
- Experience within aviation, transportation, hospitality, retail, or other operationally complex businesses.
DEADLINE: October 9, 2026
- We thank all applicants for their interest; however, due to the high volume of applications we receive, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
