Financial Controller

Build the Financial Engine. Strengthen Communication. Enable Growth.

Renewal by Andersen is the full-service replacement division of Andersen Corporation, a 125-year-old brand and one of North America’s most recognized names in windows and doors. In British Columbia, Renewal by Andersen is operated by the Dunn Group, an organization focused on growth, operational discipline, and delivering a world-class customer experience.

As our business continues to scale, we are looking for a strategic and hands-on Financial Controller who can build scalable financial processes and controls while supporting performance measurement, clarity and alignment across the organization.

The Opportunity

The Financial Controller is a senior leadership role and the financial voice at the leadership table. You will translate financial results into meaningful business insights, align departments around performance, and ensure Finance operates as a proactive partner to the broader organization. You will work closely with the CFO supporting a high-growth environment by designing the systems and workflows that let us scale without losing control.

You will build strong relationships across Sales, Production, Operations, Project Management, and Ownership while creating greater visibility into margins, costs, cash flow, and business performance.

This role is ideal for a finance leader who can confidently participate in operational discussions, explain the financial impact of business decisions in plain language, and create accountability through clear reporting and constructive dialogue.

This is also a builder’s role. You will own the accounting function across [three] operating entities with operations spanning British Columbia and Alaska. You will have the autonomy to design the systems and workflows that let us scale an AI-forward finance function. It is a nimble, owner-operated environment where the Controller is in the working papers, in the forecast, and in the room when the decisions get made.

What You’ll Own

Strategic Financial Leadership

Act as a trusted advisor to ownership and executive leadership

Provide forward-looking financial insights that support growth and investment decisions

Develop scenario models to evaluate expansion, hiring, and operational capacity

Clearly communicate financial risks, margin trends, and business opportunities

Partner with the CFO and CEO on accounting methods, cash flow, and transaction structure

Business Partnership and Cross-Functional Communication

Serve as the primary financial partner between Finance and Operations

Translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insights

Lead regular performance reviews with internal stakeholders

Improve transparency across Sales, Production, Project Management, and Finance

Facilitate proactive conversations about margins, job costing, productivity, and operational efficiency

Act as a key financial resource and strategic advisor to multiple members of the senior leadership team

Establish a feedback loop between Sales and the business units, developing revenue and booking forecast metrics and KPIs

Ensure clear and timely communication with employees, contractors, managers, and other stakeholders on financial or payment-related issues

Financial Reporting and Governance

Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes across all [three] operating entities — including working papers, general ledger, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation, covering revenue, accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, and intercompany transactions

Deliver timely budget-to-actual variance analysis supported by clear recommendations and actionable commentary for senior leadership

Lead financial audits and support banking relationships

Improve the timeliness, clarity, and usefulness of financial reporting

Own all tax compliance and filings across Canadian and U.S. jurisdictions, coordinating with external advisors as needed

Work directly with external accountants on year-end reporting, working papers, and adjustments

Operational Controls and Process Discipline

Design and implement internal controls across purchasing, billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll in collaboration with the CFO

Establish structured workflows and standardized operating procedures

Identify margin leakage and operational inefficiencies

Strengthen accountability and process ownership across the organization

Build the financial infrastructure behind marketing and advertising spend — tracking, controls, and KPI measurement, in collaboration with the CFO

Oversee day-to-day financial operations, ensuring issues and finance requests are addressed in a timely manner

Construction Accounting, Job Costing, and WIP

Strengthen project-based accounting practices

Improve job-costing accuracy across labor, materials, and subcontractors

Oversee work-in-progress reporting and improve real-time margin visibility

Partner with operational leaders to identify and address cost variances early

Manage subcontractor invoicing and payments, including reconciliation of hours and piece-work, compliance documentation, and accruals

Budgeting, Forecasting, and Cash Flow

Participate in the preparation and review of annual operating budgets alongside the CFO and senior leadership team, working with stakeholders across the business

Manage working capital and cash-flow planning, including the company’s 13-week and long-range cash flow forecasting

Support lender reporting and bonding requirements

KPIs, Dashboards, and Performance Visibility

Develop meaningful KPIs to measure margins, WIP, AR turnover, labor efficiency, and cash flow

Build practical dashboards that support timely decision-making

Improve financial literacy across leadership and management teams

Team Leadership

Lead and develop an accounting team of approximately four employees

Establish clear accountability, process ownership, and professional development expectations

Identify opportunities for process improvement, workflow automation, and AI adoption

Oversee in-house payroll and benefits administration processes in both Canada and the United States

Leverage QBO experience, where applicable

Drive AI adoption across the finance function, developing the team to add value beyond transactional accuracy

Identify, hire, and retain accounting talent as the business grows

Qualifications and Experience

CPA designation (required)

At least 7 to 10 years of progressive finance leadership experience

Advanced knowledge of job costing, WIP reporting, and margin analysis

Demonstrated success building internal controls and scalable financial systems

Proven ability to partner with operational leaders and influence leadership decisions

Strong communication skills and the ability to make complex financial information accessible to non-financial audiences

Multi-entity and/or multi-location experience (required)

Cross-border Canada/U.S. accounting experience (preferred) — you understand the compliance, tax, and reporting differences and can manage both seamlessly

Strong full-cycle accounting and month-end experience, with a solid grounding in accounting principles, financial controls, and year-end preparation

An AI-forward finance leader — comfortable with tools such as Claude Cowork, Gemini, and Copilot as tools that integrate into accounting workflows rather than sitting outside them; experience with process improvement and workflow automation is considered an asset

Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills, with the judgment to make decisions and move work forward

Takes ownership, moves without being pushed, and can move comfortably between the big picture and minor details