Senior Controller, HealthTech

Join an innovative team in Vancouver that’s disrupting the industry with groundbreaking products aimed at helping people stay active. We’re looking for a Senior Controller to lead our financial operations and contribute to our growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all accounting tasks, including financial statements, budgeting, and forecasting.

  • Reviewing data entry and account coding.

  • Reconciliation of all accounts.

  • Review of A/R and A/P.

  • Review, prepare, and record journal entries with proper support and sign-off.

  • Maintain the fixed asset schedule and accruals.

  • Preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements with variance analysis.

  • Lead monthly business reviews and assist other departments with reporting.

• Direct the annual budgeting process, including coordination with all departments to align budgets with the company’s strategic goals.

• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.

• Lead the annual budgeting process and contribute to financial strategy.

• Manage financial risks and compliance with regulations.

• Streamline processes to enhance efficiency.

Qualifications:

• CPA or equivalent certification.

• 3-7 years of experience in financial management and analysis.

• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills.

• Experience with GAAP reporting and Quickbooks Online.

• SR&ED reporting and filing

For more information, please get in touch with Tim Swanson at tim@corporate.bc.ca

Director of Accounting - ****Completed****

Our Client is a rapidly growing Life Sciences & HealthTech company based in Vancouver. We are seeking a Director, Accounting to join our team. The Director, Accounting is a key leader within the Finance team and is responsible for the oversight and management of the accounting function, including the integrity of financial systems and accounting operations. The finance team has a hybrid-fully remote model.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise and manage end-to-end accounting operations for Canadian and U.S. entities, encompassing payables, billings, collections, payroll, and reconciliations. Ensure strict adherence to company policies, internal controls, and U.S. GAAP guidelines.

• Conduct accounting analysis and evaluate the impact of significant transactions and corporate strategies on accounting processes. Prepare for commercial operations, including developing accounting procedures for inventory, revenue, and other related areas.

• Lead the Finance team's involvement in an ERP implementation project as the functional project lead. Collaborate with internal and external teams to meet project milestones, including integrating data from other business functions' systems or third-party sources (e.g., supply chain, procurement, commercial).

• Drive the implementation, application, and ongoing enhancement of accounting systems, scalable processes, and procedures. Ensure seamless integration with other operational data, systems, and processes while maintaining compliance with SOX requirements in a dynamic and growing environment.

• Oversee month-end and quarter-end closing processes, providing support for quarterly reviews and annual financial and SOX audits.

• Supervise the preparation and review of month-end and quarter-end working papers, consolidation, and schedules with a strong focus on the accuracy and timeliness of quarterly external financial reporting.

• Manage and mentor a team of finance professionals, offering guidance, support, and opportunities for development.

• Support the FP&A function and collaborate with key internal stakeholders by providing financial information for informed decision-making.

• Manage day-to-day treasury operations, including monitoring cash needs based on cash flow forecasts and supporting treasury-related activities.

• Review and oversee the preparation of financial-related compliance reports, such as statutory filings, annual tax forms (e.g., IRS 1099), and other regulatory submissions.

• Recruit, lead, direct, develop, coach, and evaluate any direct reports, adhering to the company's Human Resource policies and practices (only applicable if direct reports are assigned).

• Adhere to company policies, including the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, and ensure that direct reports, if any, understand and follow these policies.

• Perform any additional duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Professional designation (CPA or equivalent) and public company experience are required

• Minimum of 10 years related accounting experience, with at least 5 years of direct people management experience

• Experience in the biopharmaceutical industry is an asset

• Strong understanding and working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SOX requirements

• Strong aptitude with financial tools and ERP systems; proven experience with ERP implementations and system enhancement projects

For more information, please get in touch with Tim Swanson

* pls. note that ChatGPT was used to help generate this JD, so please let us know if there are any plagiarism concerns.

Implementation and Support Consultant ***Completed***

Overview:

Our client is a boutique consulting firm selling, implementing, and supporting 3rd party back office solutions into the mining industry.  They have over 30 current clients and are looking for an experienced implementation consultant to support clients upgrades and install and implement new solutions. 

This role is a key operational position within the Services Division. You will be an active member of the Implementation and Support Team, responsible for carrying out duties related to the implementation and support of business management software for clients.

Most of your activities will be billable to your clients. You will be encouraged to look for opportunities to maximize your billable time while maintaining high levels of professional service. 

Responsibilities:

• Day to day involvement in implementation projects in all phases

• Assist with project and task co-ordination activities

• Achieve targeted billing levels

• Identify opportunities for additional revenue

• Stay current with product knowledge, attend training sessions and independently study product features and functionality

• Assist the Client Care team with support issues as needed

• Suggest improvements and changes to services-related processes to improve overall operations

Qualifications:

• Accounting or ERP implementation experience

• Superior organizational, analytical, problem-solving and project management skills

• Ability to prioritize, multi-task and adhere to deadlines while maintaining quality of work

• Professional, ethical conduct with an exceptional client service orientation

• An aptitude and passion for computer applications

• Hands-on experience working with Sage 300 financial applications

• Superior communication skills

• Self-managing and motivated

• Project management experience

• Prior experience in professional services firm is an asset

• Ability to converse in French and/or Spanish is a definite asset

Other:

• Compensation is a combination of salary and a variable component determined by billable hours

• This person can be located in any major Canadian city

• This is primarily a work from home position.  Travel will be very limited

Contact:

• For more information, please contact Darrell Bowman at 604-639-9562 or darrell@corporate.bc.ca

Head of Finance & Accounting ****Completed****

 Our Client is a fast growing SaaS Software company in Vancouver. We are searching for a dynamic Head of Finance and Accounting to join the leadership team and establish a robust set of financial models, analytics and controls to provide accurate data to measure the performance of the company.

Responsibilities:

• Assess, and streamline finance and administration systems, policies and procedures to ensure accuracy

• Ensure financial plans in line with the strategic business plan

• Maintain stable cash flow management policies and procedures and ensure cash resources are available for daily operations

• Provide financial models to assess the overall effectiveness of budget allocation of current ROI as well as future ROI

• Review and update financial and operational controls and metrics within the organization

• Develop robust financial analysis and reporting systems to provide appropriate management information to support the company’s growth

• Create a Financial Dashboard that presents an accurate and relevant data set for the CEO, Executive team and Board of Directors

• Development of financial strategies and policies to align effectively with corporate strategies and objectives.

• Maintain effective relationships with all financial constituencies including investors, customers, bankers, external auditors, consultants, and regulatory bodies.

• Take an active role in documenting, streamlining and negotiating contracts, service agreements, licensing agreements, and due diligence to ensure profitable transactions.

Requirements:

• 10+ years in a fast-paced company with at least 3 years’ experience as a controller

• CPA qualified with proven experience in high-level financial planning and analysis

• Experience of working for a multicurrency organization

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

• Highly effective interpersonal skills with the ability to form and maintain good working relationships across a multinational fast-paced organization

• Good analytical skills, adept at problem-solving, and measurement

For More Information Please contact

Tim@corporate.bc.ca

Accounting & Operations Leader ***Completed***

Our client is a world leader in the new share economy enabling mobility operators to launch, run, and scale with the first and market-leading Shared Mobility Operating System. We are searching for an Accounting and Operations Leader to oversee the accounting and administration for the North American operations.

Responsibilities

Accounting

• Invoice customers and receive payments; process and reconcile office expenses.

• Document financial transactions and process accounts receivable and payable.

• Bring the books to a trial balance stage.

• Work with bookkeeping and accounting firms to prepare for fiscal year-end reporting.

• Consolidate and analyze financial data.

 Fulfillment (Quotes, Orders, Inventory and Shipping) and Customer Support

• Resolve customer issues and questions, maintain the list of customer contacts.

• Provide quotes to customers and process incoming orders with the manufacturer.

• Ensure timely and successful shipments and deliveries to customers.

• Maintain the database of installed equipment and previous customer purchases.

• Inform customers about and assist with the return and repair process.

• Maintain company’s time and project management tool.

Administration and Operations

• Support the CEO with administrative requirements.

• Perform general administration duties including but not limited to: sorting incoming mail, ordering and maintaining supplies, overseeing the use and maintenance of the common space, coordinating customer visits, and directing incoming phone calls appropriately.

• Coordinate new staff hires and provide onboarding guidance

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in accounting and administration

• Working knowledge with Quickbooks or similar accounting software

• An understanding of software technology and systems an asset.

For more information, please contact

Tim Swanson
tim@corporate.bc.ca

Sales Executive, CF-195000-R1 ***Completed***

Overview:

Our client sells, implements, and supports 3rd party business management software to mid-sized businesses and small enterprises.

Due to continued growth they are looking for a Sales Executive to sell their cloud-based accounting solution to mid-range organizations. This is a hunter sales role and your responsibility is to grow their customer base in Canada.

To be considered for this role, you must be a successful software salesperson with experience selling accounting-focused solutions.  You are trained and adept in solution selling and you believe in deploying a sales process/method to track your success.  This role reports to the CEO.

Requirements:

•       Develop and present a thorough account and territory plan within your first 60 days

•       Generate leads and build your sales funnel via prospecting (Email, Phone, LinkedIn, etc.)

•       Respond to, and qualify, incoming leads

•       Build key strategic relationships (CEO, COO, CFO, etc.)

•       Uncover and identify the business value customers can obtain through leveraging your solution

•       Attainment of sales quota, pipeline targets, and accurate sales forecasting

•       Maintain and grow existing strong relationship with partner network

•       Understand the competitive landscape and customer needs

•       Work closely with marketing to define campaigns, follow-up, and reporting

•       Proficiency with CRM solutions to track all customer details

•       Represent the organization in a professional manner and maintain strong client relationships

Qualifications:

•       Experience and success selling accounting software solutions

•       Experience selling SaaS-based solutions with deal sizes ranging from $50K to $125K ARR

•       Experience selling into manufacturing, agriculture, or mining is an asset

•       5+ years of software sales experience

•       Proven ability to source, identify, develop and close new sales opportunities

•       Outstanding communication, organizational, and time management skills

•       Excellent sales, negotiation and closing skills

•       Proven experience managing the complete sales cycle

•       Ability to diagnose prospects’ needs and build relationships through a consultative approach

•       Tech savvy with excellent computer skills

•       University degree or equivalent experience

Other:

•       Competitive compensation package, health benefits program

•       Flexible environment that encourages new ways of thinking and exploring different approaches

•       Diverse team with a strong emphasis on doing the right thing

•       You will be required to be trained in, and adopt, our client’s sales methodology

•       Travel throughout Canada as required (< 25%)

•       The role is located in the Lower Mainland or the GTA

Contact:

Colin Farrell at colin@corporate.bc.ca or 604-639-9563 and reference CF-195000-R1