Financial Controller

About the Job

Location: Surrey, British Columbia

Job Type: Contract for 6 months with the option to renew for 1 year

Department: Finance

Reports To: Chief Executive Officer

Compensation: $40–$50/hour, depending on experience, qualifications, and industry background.

About Blue Ocean Group

Blue Ocean Group is a leading specialty dry beverage manufacturer focused on delivering high-quality tea, nutrition, and wellness products from source to shelf. With operations in North America and strategic manufacturing partnerships globally, we support brands through sourcing, formulation, manufacturing, packaging, and commercialization.

As a growing organization serving customers across international markets, we are looking for an experienced Financial Controller to help strengthen our financial operations and support our continued growth.

Role Overview

As Financial Controller, you will oversee all aspects of financial accounting and reporting while supporting budgeting, forecasting, compliance, and strategic financial planning initiatives. This role works closely with leadership to provide financial insights, improve operational efficiency, and support strategic decision-making across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Manage the general ledger and ensure accurate and timely month-end and year-end close processes
• Develop, monitor, and analyse budgets, forecasts, and financial performance
• Conduct variance analysis and provide recommendations to improve profitability and operational efficiency
• Deliver financial reporting and insights to support business planning and decision-making
• Ensure compliance with Canadian accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal control requirements
• Coordinate external audits and manage relationships with auditors and advisors
• Monitor cash flow, working capital, and financial planning activities
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support operational and growth initiatives
• Identify opportunities to improve financial systems, reporting processes, and controls

Qualifications

• Strong accounting foundation with hands-on experience preparing and reviewing financial statements
• CPA designation (or equivalent) preferred, with previous experience as a Controller, Senior Accountant, or similar finance leadership role
• Advanced financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and analytical skills
• Strong understanding of Canadian accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal controls
• Experience with NetSuite is highly preferred
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational, and time management skills
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present financial information to non-financial stakeholders
• Experience within manufacturing, food, beverage, wellness, nutrition, or consumer packaged goods (CPG) industries is considered an asset

What we Offer

• Opportunity to work directly with leadership and influence strategic decisions
• Exposure to a growing international business in the wellness, nutrition, and beverage industries
• Career growth opportunities within an expanding organization
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial, and fast-paced work environment
• Competitive compensation package

If you are excited about the opportunity to work closely with the CEO and contribute to the growth of a dynamic organization, we encourage you to apply.

Please submit your resume and any relevant supporting information to ***email_hidden*** with the subject line:

Financial Controller Application - [Your Name]

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Blue Ocean Group is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.