Financial Controller

Financial Controller
About the Company
Colin Campbell & Sons and Burritt Bros. Carpet & Floors are Western Canada’s leading purveyors of wool carpets, fine area rugs and hardwood floors. Serving the architectural, interior design and dealer communities across Canada and the USA, our unparalleled selection of high quality and bespoke flooring products make us the natural choice for trade professionals and flooring dealers seeking to elevate any residential, commercial or hospitality design project.
Location of the role is our new office and warehouse space in Burnaby, BC.
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Financial Controller to oversee the day-to-day financial operations of our long-standing flooring business. The Financial Controller will be responsible for the integrity of financial reporting, month-end processes, cash flow management, payroll administration, inventory oversight, and overall accounting operations.
This role requires a hands-on accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates strong analytical capabilities, and can effectively collaborate across departments to support operational and financial excellence.
The Financial Controller reports directly to the CEO and works closely in coordination with the Director of Operations as well as the Administration Department Manager.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Month-End Processes

• Manage and execute the monthly financial reporting and month-end close process
• Prepare accruals, journal entries, supporting schedules, and reconciliations
• Prepare salesperson commission calculations and related reporting
• Perform variance analysis and provide financial insights to management
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of all financial records and reporting

General Ledger & Account Oversight

• Maintain oversight, investigation, and control over all general ledger accounts
• Ensure proper accounting treatment and reconciliation of all balance sheet and income statement accounts
• Identify and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner

Reconciliations & Cash Management

• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and major supplier account reconciliations
• Monitor company cash flow and borrowing position
• Prepare daily cash flow reports and support cash forecasting activities
• Monitor collections activity, including cheque and Visa payments

Payroll & Government Compliance

• Prepare and process payroll accurately and on schedule
• Administer company benefits
• Prepare and remit all required government filings and remittances, including:
  • PST
  • GST
  • WCB
  • Payroll source deductions
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements

Inventory & Operational Support

• Oversee rug and carpet inventory accounting and controls
• Work closely with administration and warehouse staff to investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies and operational issues
• Support process improvements related to inventory management and reporting

Accounts Payable & Foreign Currency

• Process foreign currency-denominated accounts payable transactions
• Monitor and manage foreign exchange exposure and related risks
• Maintain accurate vendor records and payment schedules

Additional Responsibilities

• Oversee & manage a Junior Accountant and an AR/AP Clerk
• Co-lead the new Burnaby facility with the Administration Dept. Manager
• Support management with financial analysis and ad hoc reporting as required
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and year-end preparation
• Perform other accounting and administrative duties as assigned from time to time in support of the overall business operations

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• CPA
• Minimum 3 years of full-cycle accounting experience
• Experience managing /overseeing/coaching staff
• Experience in the flooring industry an asset
• Analytical mindset, exceptional organization skills and attention to detail
• Experience with Acumatica Cloud ERP
• Experience in retail and/or wholesale accounting operations
• Experience working with foreign currencies and exchange exposure management
• Experience with cash flow management
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office 365 applications
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Positive, collaborative, and professional communication style
• Entrepreneurial spirit for business and leadership
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated, dependable, collaborative and capable of working independently