Job Description

Financial Controller

Location:

Surrey, British Columbia

Employment Type:

Full-Time | Senior Leadership Role

ABOUT SKY WINDOWS LTD.

Sky Windows Ltd. is a growing commercial glazing contractor specializing in custom curtain wall systems and architectural glazing solutions across British Columbia. With sustained growth, complex project-based accounting, and multi-million-dollar contracts, we are seeking a Financial Controller to bring structure, visibility, and control to our financial and operational systems.

ROLE SUMMARY

The Financial Controller is responsible for the financial integrity of the company and provides leadership over accounting, reporting, internal controls, and financial analytics. This is not a bookkeeping role. The successful candidate will design systems, establish controls, and drive decision-making through meaningful financial insight.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Leadership & Governance

Own monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting Ensure compliance with Canadian GAAP and tax regulations Act as senior financial advisor to ownership Manage relationships with auditors, banks, and external advisors
Operational & Financial Controls

Design and enforce internal financial controls across job costing, purchasing, billing, and AR/AP Establish approval workflows and segregation of duties Identify financial risks, inefficiencies, and leakage Create standardized SOPs to support growth and consistency
Project & Job Cost Accounting

Lead project-based accounting for construction contracts Implement accurate job costing for labour, materials, subcontractors, and overhead Monitor margins in real time and flag variances Support project managers with forecasting and cost control
KPI Development & Financial Analytics

Design and implement KPIs including gross margin, labour efficiency, WIP accuracy, AR aging, and cash flow Build dashboards and reporting tools for leadership Translate financial data into actionable insights
Cash Flow & Strategic Planning

Manage cash flow forecasting and working capital Support bonding, credit facilities, and lender reporting Build financial models for growth and capital planning Stress-test financial and risk scenarios
Team Leadership & Systems

Lead and mentor accounting staff Improve ERP and accounting systems Drive automation and process efficiency

QUALIFICATIONS

CPA designation preferred 7+ years of progressive finance or accounting experience Strong construction or project-based accounting background Deep understanding of job costing and WIP Proven experience building controls and KPIs

WHAT WE OFFER

Senior leadership role with direct access to ownership Competitive compensation and performance incentives Opportunity to build the financial foundation of a growing company
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $110,000.00-$135,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress On-site parking
Experience:

Accounting: 7 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Chartered Professional Accountant (preferred)
Work Location: In person