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Corporate Controller

  • Calgary, AB, Canada

Full-time

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3 to 5+ years of accounting/finance experience, including direct supervision of staff
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Corporate Controller

Calgary, Alberta | In-Office | Full-Time

Starting at $122,000+Benefits+Downtown Underground Parking

About Avenge Energy Services Inc.

Avenge is an Alberta-based leader in fluid management and industrial cleaning services across Western Canada. At Avenge, the safety of our employees is a top priority, followed by delivering the best service, with the best equipment, and with the best people. Learn more at avenge.ca

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Corporate Controller to lead a growing accounting team. Reporting to senior leadership, the Corporate Controller is responsible for the company's financial health and serves as a coach and mentor to the accounting department. This role owns financial reporting, budgeting, internal controls, tax compliance and cash management, and partners with leaders across the business on long-term financial strategy.

This is an in-office position based in downtown Calgary. There is no remote or Hybrid option.

Responsibilities

  • Lead, supervise and mentor the accounting team, including team members working towards their CPA Designation
  • Provide oversight and backup across A/P, A/R, cost, inventory and payroll accounting
  • Own month-end and year-end close, including general ledger reconciliations and preparation of financial statements
  • Manage cash flow and oversee collections, working with clients to resolve outstanding balances
  • Lead the annual budget and ongoing forecasting, with clear variance analysis
  • Design, strengthen and monitor internal controls
  • Recommend and implement accounting policies and procedures that improve accuracy and efficiency
  • Partner with department heads to review monthly departmental results, confirm accuracy and direct adjustments as needed
  • Prepare and deliver monthly and quarterly financial reviews for leadership and department heads
  • Oversee payroll source deductions, filings and remittances to ensure CRA compliance
  • Partner with management on long-term financial planning and strategy
  • Take on additional responsibilities as the business evolves

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field
  • CPA designation
  • 3 to 5+ years of accounting/finance experience, including direct supervision of staff
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
  • Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or a comparable ERP, plus advanced Excel skills
  • Experience in oil and gas, energy services, manufacturing or industrial services is considered an asset

What Sets You Apart

  • Precision with the numbers and the ability to explain the "why" behind them
  • A track record of leading change and building better processes
  • Clear, persuasive communication in conversation, writing and formal presentations, with the flexibility to adjust as new information comes in
  • Strong collaboration across teams and the ability to manage several priorities at once
  • A self-starter who takes ownership and brings a can-do attitude

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

This search is being managed internally. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or search firms, and we will not pay fees for any candidate submitted without a signed agreement in place. Recruitment agencies or third-party recruiters are kindly asked to not contact us regarding this posting.

More about this job

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor the accounting team while overseeing financial close, reporting, cash flow, collections, payroll compliance, and internal controls. Direct budgeting and forecasting, deliver financial reviews, and partner with business leaders on financial planning and strategy.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, a CPA designation, and 3 to 5+ years of accounting or finance experience that includes direct staff supervision. Candidates should have strong GAAP and financial reporting knowledge, advanced Excel skills, and experience with Business Central or a comparable ERP; relevant energy, manufacturing, or industrial services experience is an asset.

Skills

  • Accounting Team Leadership
  • Financial Reporting
  • Budgeting
  • Forecasting
  • Internal Controls
  • Cash Flow Management
  • Tax Compliance
  • Payroll Accounting
  • Accounts Payable
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Cost Accounting
  • Inventory Accounting
  • General Ledger Reconciliation
  • GAAP
  • Advanced Excel

Benefits

  • Underground Parking

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Categories

  • Finance & Accounting
  • Management & Leadership
  • Energy

Keywords

  • CPA
  • GAAP
  • Advanced Excel
  • Financial Reporting
  • Month-End Close
  • Year-End Close
  • General Ledger
  • Financial Statements
  • Budgeting
  • Forecasting
  • Variance Analysis
  • Internal Controls
  • Accounting Policies
  • Cash Flow Management
  • Collections
  • Accounts Payable
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Cost Accounting
  • Inventory Accounting
  • Payroll
  • CRA Compliance
  • Source Deductions
  • Tax Compliance
  • Financial Planning
  • Oil and Gas
  • Energy Services
  • Manufacturing
  • Industrial Services

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