About the Company
Our client, a prominent distributor in the retail and wholesale industry is seeking to hire a l Controller to join their team for their Surrey office.
About the Role
Reporting to the General Manager and working with the Group CFO, the Controller will lead a team of 4–6 and oversee accounting functions including AP/AR, inventory, and reporting. This hands-on role combines day-to-day financial management with strategic planning and process improvement. Key responsibilities include budgeting, audits, cash flow, and cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Procurement, and Logistics.
What you Bring
To qualify for this role, you must be a CPA with at least 8 years of progressive experience in accounting and finance, ideally within the wholesale or retail industry. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leading high-performing accounting teams, along with advanced proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and Oracle NetSuite.
The Offer
The role offers a comprehensive compensation package, including a base salary of up to $130K, depending on experience.
Next Steps
If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please apply, in confidence. Thank you for your interest in the position and in Forge Recruitment.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $110,000.00-$130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Surrey, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• oracle NetSuite: 2 years (required)
• Power BI: 2 years (required)
• Financial Controller: 6 years (required)
• cost accounting: 2 years (required)
• wholesale or retail industry: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Chartered Professional Accountant (required)

Work Location: In perso

Please refer the Job description for details