Controller

Position: Controller Salary: $90,000 - $110,000 /year with extended benefits package (Campbell River, BC) Holbrook Dyson Logging (“HDL”) is searching for a Controller to join our team! HDL is an award-winning logging company on Vancouver Island, BC that conducts falling, yarding, loading, hauling, road maintenance, roadside brushing, and road construction operations. HDL strives for and achieves a competitive advantage and a high measure of profitability while maintaining high-quality, efficient, and environmentally sound logging practices. We ensure the highest level of safe working conditions, to reduce the occurrence of time loss and maintain SAFE Certification with the BC Forest Safety Council. HDL also prides itself on creating and fostering high employee morale through positive labor relations. Reporting to the CEO, the Controller will be responsible for managing and overseeing all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting and finance, as well as excellent communication and leadership skills. The position will be a hands-on role, requiring the successful candidate to roll up their sleeves and dive into day-to-day financial operations. You will strive to increase efficiencies, and continuously improve upon the operations of their team, promoting continued and sustainable growth. RESPONSIBILITIES: * Manage the accounting and finance department's day-to-day operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and payroll. * Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures for accuracy and compliance with financial regulations. * Prepare and analyze financial statements, budgets, and forecasts, and provide reports to senior management for decision-making. * Manage the company's cash flow and banking relationships, including monitoring and forecasting cash flow and ensuring adequate funding is available to meet business needs. * Oversee tax planning and compliance activities, including preparing and filing tax returns and ensuring compliance with all tax regulations. * Participate in the development and implementation of financial policies and procedures to ensure effective financial management and control. * Manage and develop a team of accounting and finance professionals. * Perform monthly general ledger account reconciliations and working papers for assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses, including schedules for capital asset amortization/depreciation, work-in-progress inventory for logging operations, and prepaid insurance. * Review and approve all accounts payable invoices, account/equipment/job coding, and all payroll timecards, including ensuring all job and activity coding is reliable and accurate for labor of hourly employees and related equipment hours. * Prepare and review monthly invoicing for hourly equipment usage and road formula work, intercompany/affiliate invoicing of labor/equipment usage, and monthly GST returns. * Review and approve logging/road building pay statements prepared and submitted by licensees for contract work performed, and review AR aged trail balance monthly. * Approve/reconcile fuel usage by equipment and fuel inventory by tank/location, explosives/powder usage by road heading/cutblock, and inventory by explosives magazine. * Perform Holbrook Dyson salary payroll biweekly, review and approve all union benefits payments, and prepare and/or review LIMS and other third-party logging production reporting, schedules, and Excel pivot table summaries by day, month, year. * Prepare cutblock costing summaries and variance analysis, and logging rates for negotiations using rates models prepared in-house. * Review and approve payroll remittances to Receiver General and all T4 processing at year-end, and review and approve quarterly/year-end WorkSafeBC reporting. * Prepare monthly and year-end financial statements. SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS: * Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or a combination of education and experience. * CPA designation or equivalent certification * Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting or finance, with at least 2 years in a managerial role * Experience with financial analysis and forecasting * Demonstrated leadership background with the ability to communicate financial information and influence positive change * Proven ability to develop strong relationships based on trust and integrity * Ability to work well under pressure and meet set deadlines * Ability to recognize and communicate opportunities for efficiencies and implement new processes Exceptional communication with strong verbal/written skills and a willingness to share information * Collaborative approach, strong team leader and partner to the business * Attention to detail in all areas of work along with strong problem-solving and analytical skills * Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other accounting softwareThis role will appeal to a results-oriented and self-motivated individual who is seeking to be part of a growing organization that is value-driven and collaborative. If you are someone who has demonstrated integrity while producing high-quality work and setting a positive culture for the organization, we want to share additional information about this opportunity with you. Join HDL's team and become a part of our commitment to excellence in sustainable logging practices and employee satisfaction. If you are interested in learning about this opportunity contact Justin Rigsby at justin.rigsby@hdlogging.com . Company: Holbrook Dyson Logging Salary: $90,000 - $110,000 /year. Contract: PERMANENT