Controller

Title:
Controller (Part-Time, on site, hybrid after 6-12 months)
Hours:
16 Hours per week, 8 hours per day
Schedule:
Mondays in Office (second day flexible)
Start Time:
Flexible between 7:00 and 9:00 am
Location:
Unit 101, 1324 Ketch Court Coquitlam BC

About the Company:

Mahler Machining is one of Western Canada’s leading contract manufacturers of precision machined components. Our family owned and run company has been in business for over forty years. Under energetic new ownership since 2022 we are growing quickly operating with a highly entrepreneurial and performance-based culture. We take our mission seriously is to be a leading manufacturing partner for our customers and one of the best employers in manufacturing for our tenured team. Company culture is very important to us and one of the reasons we have such a long tenured team by ensuring all employees at Mahler represent our core values. Today Mahler includes 40 employees working across three shifts. More information on our company can be found at www.mahler-machining.com.

We are currently searching for a Controller on a part time basis (16 hours/week). Reporting to the Company CEO, the Controller is responsible for coordinating all aspects of accounting as they relate to the business working with our in-house full time Office Administrator & Bookkeeper. This includes cash management, regular reporting on financial performance to company leadership, month-end and year-end processing and oversight of receivables, payables and other financial functions at the company. The Controller will additionally be responsible for certain administrative & human resources functions including oversight of bi-weekly payroll as well as adding and removing employees to payroll systems and benefits coverage.

This is an onsite role requiring 2 days per week in office for the first 6-12 months. After 6-12 months the candidate will have the option to work on a hybrid basis (1 day on site, 1 day remote per week). During the initial 6-12 month period candidates are required to be in the office on Mondays each week. The second day onsite can be somewhat flexible occurring either Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday, but generally, a fixed schedule is preferred.

Oversee Accounts Receivable function and collections activities:

Oversee Accounts Payable & vendor invoice activities:

Perform accurate calculation and entry of payroll transactions:

Proactively manage cash management processes to maintain efficient level of working capital:

Assist the CEO with operational matters including:

The ideal candidate is a self-starter with an accounting background. Industry experience not required. Ideal qualifications include:

How & When to Apply:
This search is moving quickly. There will be at least 3 interview steps. If you are interested, please get in touch with us soon! We are also of course always open to referrals if the timing is not right for yourself but you know someone else who may be qualified for the role.