Job Description

About ROMEX

ROMEX is a rapidly growing organization delivering durable, high?performance solutions to the landscape, construction, and infrastructure markets across North America. With a year over year growth average of 40%, we operate with a lean, high?accountability structure where priorities can shift as the business grows--requiring focus, adaptability, and strong fundamentals.

This role is a cornerstone position: precise, trusted, and highly influential, providing disciplined financial clarity in a fast?moving environment.

The Role

The Financial Controller owns ROMEX's financial and accounting operations end?to?end. This is a

hands?on, single?person finance function

to start, responsible for both day?to?day accounting execution and forward?looking financial leadership.

You will close the books, maintain compliance, and deliver reliable reporting--while also forecasting, analyzing, and advising leadership as the business pivots and scales. This role requires comfort operating independently, setting cadence, and getting things right.

What You'll Do:

Core Responsibilities

Own all accounting functions: AR, AP, payroll, GL, cost accounting, and revenue recognition Deliver accurate, timely monthly closes and cadenced financial reporting Prepare budgets, forecasts, variance analysis, and forward?looking financial insights Manage cash flow, working capital, and banking relationships Support capital investment analysis and long?term planning

Compliance & Risk

Ensure compliance across

Canadian (ASPE)

and

U.S. (U.S. GAAP)

accounting requirements Manage U.S. and Canadian payroll, sales tax, statutory remittances, and filings Maintain audit readiness and act as liaison with external accountants and tax advisors Stay current on regulatory, tax, and accounting standard changes

Systems & Scale

Own accounting systems, ERP workflows, and reporting tools Design clear, documented financial processes that scale with growth Identify and address risks, gaps, and inefficiencies proactively Build the foundation for a future finance team as the business expands

What You Bring:

Experience & Qualifications

CPA designation (or equivalent experience) 5+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience Experience operating as a stand?alone or very lean finance function Strong working knowledge of ASPE and U.S. GAAP Hands?on experience with U.S. and Canadian payroll and tax compliance Advanced Excel skills and strong ERP/accounting system experience Experience in construction, manufacturing, or distribution is an asset

What a Great Fit Looks Like

This role suits someone who values accuracy, structure, and ownership.

Precise, disciplined, and detail?driven Highly self?sufficient and comfortable working independently Methodical, process?oriented, and conscientious Calm, professional, and factual in communication Able to maintain financial discipline even as priorities shift
This is a

hands?on specialist role

, not a delegation?heavy leadership position.

How Success Is Measured

Accurate, on?time financial reporting and closes Strong U.S. and Canadian compliance posture Predictable cash flow and financial visibility Clear, scalable financial processes Leadership confidence in financial data and insight

Why ROMEX?

A growing company that values getting things right Leadership that respects expertise and accountability Opportunity to build strong financial foundations and scale with the business

Ready to bring clarity, accuracy, and confidence to ROMEX?

Submit your resume and a brief note on why this role aligns with how you do your best work.

ROMEX

Durable Solutions. Endless Possibilities.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $110,000.00-$130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off
Ability to commute/relocate:

Burnaby, BC V5C 6P7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):

After reading this posting, tell us what makes you the ideal candidate to take the financial reigns with ROMEX and grow with us. This position requires experience and knowledge of both Canadian and US financial operations. Tell us about your experience/expertise with US GAAP.
Work Location: In person