Strategic Finance Consultant - Jobs in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, v7m 3e9

Job Description

Job Title: Strategic Finance Consultant (Part-Time or Potential Full-Time) Location: North Vancouver, BC Client: A growing real estate investment and property management firm Compensation: Approx. $75/hour or $150K FTE (flexible depending on experience)About the OpportunityOur client, a dynamic and growing real estate investment and property management group, is seeking a seasoned finance professional to support their leadership team on a part-time basis (3–4 days per week). This role is ideal for a strategic thinker with deep operational accounting experience — someone who can guide systems improvement, support governance, and mentor internal staff, while staying hands-on enough to execute and implement.There is also potential for this position to grow into a full-time role if the right candidate brings additional strategic value.Key ResponsibilitiesCorporate Governanceamp; Leadership

• Provide strategic support to the President and finance leadership in planning, financial oversight, and internal controls
• Lead or advise on governance structures, reporting improvements, and cross-functional collaboration
• Work with senior management to align financial strategy with business growth goals

Systemsamp; Process Enhancement

• Assess current financial systems and recommend or lead improvements for increased efficiency
• Participate in or oversee software implementations and process streamlining
• Support clean-up and catch-up work, ensuring accurate and timely financial data

Mentoringamp; Team Development

• Mentor and coach the existing Controller and accounting staff
• Build capacity within the team through documentation, support, and process clarity
• Offer senior-level judgment while encouraging a culture of continuous improvement

Hands-On Financial Contribution

• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, reconciliations, and reporting where needed
• Engage with both strategic projects and operational support without an “ivory tower” approach
• Be the steadying hand during transitions, growth, or systems changes

Ideal Candidate Profile

• CPA, CA or CPA, CMA/CGA designation
• 10+ years of progressive finance experience, with recent experience in real estate, property management, construction, or asset-based organizations
• Track record of strategic financial leadership in growing businesses
• Experience in mentoring teams, improving reporting systems, and driving governance
• Confident in dealing with both high-level planning and ground-level execution
• Proficient in modern ERP or accounting systems (e.g., Sage, NetSuite, Yardi, QuickBooks, etc.)
• Comfortable in a flexible, evolving role that could expand in scope

Why Join

• Part-time schedule with flexibility and potential to grow into a broader role
• Strategic influence in a privately owned, entrepreneurial company
• Be part of a committed, values-driven leadership team
• Compensation aligned with senior-level expertise ($75/hour or $150K FTE equivalent)