Controller, Financial Operations

Job Description

Job Description

About Us

Enkel is a cloud-based accounting and financial operations firm serving 300+ Canadian businesses and not-for-profits. Our mission is simple: deliver accurate, timely, and decision-ready financials so our clients can build stronger organizations.

We believe great financial reporting should do more than check compliance boxes. It should help leaders make better decisions, grow their organizations, and create meaningful impact.

Our team moves fast, embraces technology, and constantly pushes the bar higher for financial clarity and client service. If you care deeply about using financial data to drive real-world decisions, you will fit right in.

About The Role

We are seeking a client-focused Controller to lead a portfolio of clients and elevate the financial experience we deliver.

This is not a traditional back-office accounting role. You will act as a trusted financial partner to founders, executive teams, and non-profit leaders, helping them understand and use their financial data to run stronger organizations.

You will lead financial strategy for your clients while also mentoring and guiding our internal accounting team. Your work will directly impact how our clients plan, grow, and make critical decisions.

This role offers the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with non-profit leaders, entrepreneurs, and business owners, helping them translate financial data into insight and action.

At Enkel, Controllers play a critical role in delivering client excellence by raising the bar for both financial clarity and service quality.

Key Responsibilities & Goals:

Client Financial Leadership

• Lead monthly financial review meetings with clients
• Translate financial data into clear, actionable insights
• Support clients with cash flow forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning
• Guide clients through year-end processes and audits
• Identify risks early and recommend corrective action
• Participate in technical accounting discussions and complex transactions
• Help clients better understand their financial position and future opportunities
  

Operational & Quality Oversight

• Review and approve financial statements to ensure accuracy, integrity, and compliance
• Oversee full-cycle accounting and complex journal entries
• Conduct Internal Quality Audits across your portfolio
• Maintain 95%+ file quality standards
• Ensure 100% on-time sales tax filings including GST, HST, PST, and PSB
• Identify root causes of issues and implement improvements that elevate quality
  

Team Leadership & Enablement

• Lead and mentor a team of bookkeepers and senior accountants
• Provide coaching, technical guidance, and structured feedback
• Host regular office hours for technical escalations
• Drive accountability and elevate delivery standards across the team
• Support the development and growth of team members
  

Client Success & Growth

• Serve as the primary financial lead for your client portfolio
• Build trusted relationships with business owners, executive teams, and non-profit leaders
• Respond to client communication within one business day
• Resolve escalations quickly and professionally
• Collaborate with Sales and Client Success during onboarding
• Identify opportunities where Enkel can provide additional value to clients
  

What You Bring

• 10-12+ years of experience in accounting or financial leadership roles
• Strong knowledge of Canadian GAAP and tax regulations
• Experience with Accounting Standards for Not-for-Profit Organizations is a must
• Experience working with non-profit organizations is a strong plus
• CPA designation is an asset
• Deep experience with QuickBooks Online, Xero, Dext, and modern cloud accounting tools
• Proven ability to lead teams and coach accounting professionals
• Confidence presenting financial information to founders, boards, and executive teams
• Strong communication skills and a client-first mindset
• Ability to manage multiple client engagements while maintaining high quality standards
  

Why Join Enkel?

When you join Enkel, you can expect:

• Competitive compensation aligned with experience and location
• Employer-paid benefits for you and your family
• Generous paid time off, including vacation and flex days
• A collaborative, values-driven culture with regular team events
• The opportunity to work with not-for-profit organizations and business owners as their trusted advisor
  

Salary: $90,000 - $120,000

Location: Vancouver, BC (Hybrid)