Global Controller, Abbotsford British Columbia

BE Power Equipment is a leading manufacturer of pressure washers, air compressors, generators and water pumps serving industrial markets in over 30 countries. Headquartered in Abbotsford, BC, our third generation, family-owned business is focused on designing quality products and delivering exceptional service.

Reporting to the CFO, the Global Controller will lead the accounting and controllership function across the BE Group’s multi-entity, multi-country manufacturing and distribution platform. This role is critical in ensuring financial integrity, strengthening controls, and scaling processes to support continued growth.

Key Responsibilities 1. Consolidated Reporting&Internal Controls

Own and lead consolidated monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting across all legal entities.

Own and continuously improve the global month-end close and consolidation process, ensuring accuracy, speed, and scalability.

Manage intercompany accounting, transfer pricing, and elimination entries.

Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, multi-jurisdiction reporting, and internal policies.

Establish and maintain internal controls for accounting, audit readiness, and risk mitigation.

Own external audit relationship and lead the annual audit process

2. Cost Accounting&Manufacturing Financials

Act as a business partner to Operations and Supply Chain, translating financial performance into action plans that improve throughput, margin, and labour productivity.

Own the inventory costing model, including cost build-up, rates, overhead allocation, and variance reporting.

Analyze manufacturing performance including yield, scrap, throughput, labour efficiency, and productivity trends.

Ensure accurate inventory valuation for raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.

3. Working Capital, Cash Flow&Treasury

Manage cash flow planning, liquidity, and investments to support operational needs.

Monitor working capital drivers, including receivables, supplier terms, and inventory turnover.

Conduct financial evaluation of capital expenditures, including ROI, payback analysis, and risk scenarios.

Manage banking relationships and treasury functions.

4. Leadership&Cross-Functional Partnership

Lead a team of 15 across Accounting, Payroll, AP and AR

Build and lead a high-performing accounting team, driving accountability, continuous improvement, and professional development.

Lead ongoing development and optimization of ERP and financial systems to support scalability and reporting efficiency

Participate in strategic planning, including make-versus-buy evaluations and capital deployment decisions.

Build a culture of insight and learning, ensuring finance delivers timely, actionable intelligence including dashboards, KPIs, predictive trends

5. Financial Strategy&Forecasting

Support the CFO and FP&A function with financial insights aligned to operational and growth objectives

Develop and maintain financial models to support capital investment, pricing, and product profitability decisions

Provide scenario analysis to support strategic initiatives including capacity expansion, automation, and sourcing decisions

Key Skills&Attributes

Strong leadership presence with ability to influence senior stakeholders

High technical competence in Canadian tax and accounting

Excellent communication skills, including translating technical matters for non‑technical stakeholders

Strong understanding of manufacturing cost structures and inventory accounting

Experience leading through growth, complexity, and change

Ability to balance hands‑on execution with leadership oversight

Qualifications&Experience

CPA designation (required)

8–12+ years progressive experience in accounting/finance leadership roles

Experience in manufacturing and cost accounting strongly preferred

Experience in multi-entity / multi-jurisdiction environments

ERP experience (e.g., syspro, etc.)

Why work at BE?

Competitive salary commensurate with experience

Fully paid group medical, dental, and vision benefits.

Salary continuance program (short-term disability coverage) and life insurance.

Mental Health&Wellness Resources through our Employee&Family Assistance Program.

RRSP program.

Awesome discounts on BE products for our employees to enjoy!

Opportunities to volunteer your time in your local community - with pay from the company!

Training and Development opportunities.

Strong culture to promote from within.

Modern, well-equipped environment with excellent staff facilities.

Regular team building&social events - we like to have fun! Come enjoy everything from Friday Treats, Pizza&Food Truck lunches to our annual holiday party!

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