Top Benefits
About the role
Assistant Controller
Join a long-established, values-driven company in a pivotal leadership role, overseeing finance operations for its North American business. This is a unique opportunity to partner directly with global executives while driving reporting, compliance, and strategic growth.
This is a 6-month contract to start with chance for extension or full time hire should business needs align.
Who – The Company:
Our client is a long-established natural health company with impressive roots. It develops and distributes a wide range of health and wellness products, blending traditional remedies with modern science.
What- The Role:
Our client is seeking an Assistant Controller to oversee the financial operations of its North American business. This leadership role is based onsite in Coquitlam and will be responsible for driving financial reporting, compliance, planning, and operational oversight, while partnering closely with the CEO and Head of Finance (both based in Australia) to guide strategy and support business growth.
- Financial Leadership: Oversee all finance operations for North America; provide strategic insights to the CEO and Head of Finance on planning, profitability, and risk management.
- Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead budgeting, forecasting, and performance monitoring; develop cost control initiatives to improve efficiency.
- Accounting & Compliance: Manage day-to-day accounting , payroll for 12 employees (via Payworks, including one US employee), tax filings, audits, and ensure IFRS and regulatory compliance.
- Cash & Treasury: Oversee cash flow, liquidity planning, working capital management, and banking relationships.
- Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a small finance team with one direct report responsible for AP, AR, and transactional duties, while the broader local team of 12 is primarily made up of sales, customer service, and warehouse staff. Foster accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Systems & Process Improvement: Optimize ERP and reporting tools (Dynamics 365 preferred but not required); champion process automation and data-driven decision-making.
Who- the Candidate:
- CPA, CA, or MBA with a bachelor’s in accounting, finance, or business.
- 7+ years of progressive finance/accounting experience, ideally in manufacturing or FMCG .
- Strong knowledge of IFRS, financial modeling, and compliance.
- Proven leadership, analytical, and communication skills.
- Proficient with ERP systems (Dynamics an asset) and Microsoft Suite.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
How much:
$62-67/hr + + 4% vacation pay.
Where:
Coquitlam, onsite role – 5 days/week.
When & How To Apply:
Swim Recruiting has been engaged as a trusted recruitment agency partner on this important search. If you are interested, please reach out very soon!
About Swim Recruiting
Founded in 2007, Swim Recruiting is Vancouver’s leading recruitment consultancy providing Job Seekers and People Seekers with Permanent and Contract recruitment services in Information Technology, HR, Supply Chain, Operations and Finance & Accounting.
The Swim Team is made up of highly talented, knowledgeable and experienced Recruitment Professionals who are passionate about recruiting and take pride in working in partnership with you to ensure the best possible long-term match in the recruitment process.
By utilizing the latest recruitment tools, and bringing a modern, flexible, and personalised approach to the process, Swim Recruiting is not just an agency, but a complete Recruitment Intelligence Solution for your individual needs.
Take the plunge with us today.
Top Benefits
About the role
Assistant Controller
Join a long-established, values-driven company in a pivotal leadership role, overseeing finance operations for its North American business. This is a unique opportunity to partner directly with global executives while driving reporting, compliance, and strategic growth.
This is a 6-month contract to start with chance for extension or full time hire should business needs align.
Who – The Company:
Our client is a long-established natural health company with impressive roots. It develops and distributes a wide range of health and wellness products, blending traditional remedies with modern science.
What- The Role:
Our client is seeking an Assistant Controller to oversee the financial operations of its North American business. This leadership role is based onsite in Coquitlam and will be responsible for driving financial reporting, compliance, planning, and operational oversight, while partnering closely with the CEO and Head of Finance (both based in Australia) to guide strategy and support business growth.
- Financial Leadership: Oversee all finance operations for North America; provide strategic insights to the CEO and Head of Finance on planning, profitability, and risk management.
- Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead budgeting, forecasting, and performance monitoring; develop cost control initiatives to improve efficiency.
- Accounting & Compliance: Manage day-to-day accounting , payroll for 12 employees (via Payworks, including one US employee), tax filings, audits, and ensure IFRS and regulatory compliance.
- Cash & Treasury: Oversee cash flow, liquidity planning, working capital management, and banking relationships.
- Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a small finance team with one direct report responsible for AP, AR, and transactional duties, while the broader local team of 12 is primarily made up of sales, customer service, and warehouse staff. Foster accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Systems & Process Improvement: Optimize ERP and reporting tools (Dynamics 365 preferred but not required); champion process automation and data-driven decision-making.
Who- the Candidate:
- CPA, CA, or MBA with a bachelor’s in accounting, finance, or business.
- 7+ years of progressive finance/accounting experience, ideally in manufacturing or FMCG .
- Strong knowledge of IFRS, financial modeling, and compliance.
- Proven leadership, analytical, and communication skills.
- Proficient with ERP systems (Dynamics an asset) and Microsoft Suite.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
How much:
$62-67/hr + + 4% vacation pay.
Where:
Coquitlam, onsite role – 5 days/week.
When & How To Apply:
Swim Recruiting has been engaged as a trusted recruitment agency partner on this important search. If you are interested, please reach out very soon!
About Swim Recruiting
Founded in 2007, Swim Recruiting is Vancouver’s leading recruitment consultancy providing Job Seekers and People Seekers with Permanent and Contract recruitment services in Information Technology, HR, Supply Chain, Operations and Finance & Accounting.
The Swim Team is made up of highly talented, knowledgeable and experienced Recruitment Professionals who are passionate about recruiting and take pride in working in partnership with you to ensure the best possible long-term match in the recruitment process.
By utilizing the latest recruitment tools, and bringing a modern, flexible, and personalised approach to the process, Swim Recruiting is not just an agency, but a complete Recruitment Intelligence Solution for your individual needs.
Take the plunge with us today.