Controller - Fractional / Part Time
Controller (Fractional/Part-Time) – Vancouver, BC
Remote | Occasional on-site Required | 10-15 hours per week| Independent Contractor
Our client is a Vancouver-based organization focused on empowering children, youth, and families through innovative programs in camps, counselling, and educational services. With a strong emphasis on fostering calm, collaboration, and creativity, the organization delivers impactful programming designed to support individuals in an ever-changing world.
THE ROLE
Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Controller to oversee all financial and accounting operations across affiliated entities. Reporting directly to senior leadership, this role is responsible for ensuring financial accuracy, regulatory compliance, and strong internal controls while providing strategic financial insight to support organizational growth.
The successful candidate will manage full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance requirements, while also acting as a key advisor to leadership on financial strategy and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Prepare monthly financial reports and supporting working papers
- Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
- Conduct variance analysis and provide actionable insights
- Develop and track KPIs to support decision-making
Budgeting, Forecasting & Cash Flow Management
- Lead annual budgeting and multi-year forecasting
- Maintain detailed cash flow projections and monitor liquidity
- Manage banking activities, reconciliations, and transfers
- Identify opportunities to improve financial performance
Accounts Payable, Receivable & Invoicing
- Manage invoicing, collections, and receivables
- Oversee full accounts payable cycle and vendor relationships
- Perform bank and credit card reconciliations
Tax, Payroll & Compliance
- Handle CRA remittances, GST/HST filings, and contractor reporting
- Oversee payroll processing and deductions
- Ensure compliance with federal and provincial regulations
- Manage WorkSafeBC/WCB reporting requirements
Internal Controls & Risk Management
- Design and maintain internal financial controls
- Identify financial risks and recommend mitigation strategies
- Liaise with accountants, auditors, banks, and regulatory bodies
- Maintain audit-ready financial records
Administrative & Operational Support
- Maintain organizational databases and records
- Support contract management and documentation
- Improve financial systems and workflows
- Collaborate with internal teams and support special projects
Qualifications:
- CPA designation preferred (or equivalent experience)
- 3–5+ years in a Controller, Senior Accountant, or similar role
- Strong knowledge of Canadian tax and payroll requirements
- Proficiency with accounting software (QuickBooks, Xero, Sage) and Microsoft Excel
- Experience with WorkSafeBC/WCB reporting
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- High level of integrity and professionalism
Preferred Skills
- Experience in small-to-medium or service-based organizations
- Background in not-for-profit, education, or health sectors
- Strong process improvement and systems-thinking mindset
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams
- Familiarity with financial compliance and regulatory frameworks
What Success Looks Like
- Financial reports are accurate, timely, and provide clear insights for leadership
- Budgets, forecasts, and cash flow plans effectively support operational stability
- Compliance obligations are consistently met without issue
- Internal controls are strong and financial data integrity is maintained
- You act as a trusted financial advisor, contributing to strategic decisions
- Processes and systems are continuously improved for efficiency and scalability
