Controller
- Calgary, AB, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
Our Calgary-based client is seeking a Controller to oversee all accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls. Reporting to the owner, this role is responsible for leading the organization's financial management function. The successful candidate will own the day-to-day financial operations and reporting for the entire group, including the operating company, related corporations, and trusts. They will also provide leadership to the bookkeeper, ensuring all financial records are accurate, organized, and maintained in a timely manner.
Your Success Will Be Defined By Your Ability To
Recruitment Partners Inc. is an Alberta-based, Alberta-focused recruitment firm. We are dedicated to building long-term relationships while securing top talent for Alberta’s best employers. At the heart of our efforts is a collaborative, consultative approach. We are proud of our team of consultants, who come with practical business experience, a strong network of professional contacts, and are focused on what is best for both clients and candidates. We will facilitate the best fit between client and candidate. This means reduced turnover, enhanced employee engagement, increased productivity, customer satisfaction, and more.
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Contact us today - Your Search Partner – www.recruitmentpartners.ca
Your Success Will Be Defined By Your Ability To
- Maintain up-to-date books and accurate financial records.
- Lead timely month-end close and monthly account reconciliations.
- Oversee AP, AR, cash flow, and payment approval processes.
- Monitor collections and manage customer aging proactively.
- Manage inventory accuracy, costing, and variance investigations.
- Provide margin and profitability reporting across key segments.
- Maintain clean financials for all entities, corporations, and trusts.
- Track, reconcile, and report intercompany transactions and balances.
- Prepare year-end packages and maintain organized financial documentation.
- Manage the bookkeeper, improve processes, and ensure accountability.
- Oversee payroll administration, reconciliations, and compliance requirements.
- Manage contracts, insurance, property-related matters, and key vendor relationships.
- CPA designation with previous industry experience
- Demonstrated leader who fosters teamwork, transparency, and development
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present complex financial information clearly and concisely.
Recruitment Partners Inc. is an Alberta-based, Alberta-focused recruitment firm. We are dedicated to building long-term relationships while securing top talent for Alberta’s best employers. At the heart of our efforts is a collaborative, consultative approach. We are proud of our team of consultants, who come with practical business experience, a strong network of professional contacts, and are focused on what is best for both clients and candidates. We will facilitate the best fit between client and candidate. This means reduced turnover, enhanced employee engagement, increased productivity, customer satisfaction, and more.
Executive Search - Accounting & Finance - Sales & Operations - Engineering - Supply Chain - Human Resources - Office Support - Technology
Contact us today - Your Search Partner – www.recruitmentpartners.ca
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Controller will oversee all accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls for the organization. They are responsible for managing day-to-day financial operations, leading the bookkeeper, and ensuring accurate financial records across all entities.
Requirements
The successful candidate must hold a CPA designation and possess previous industry experience. They should demonstrate strong leadership, analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple financial priorities effectively.
Skills
- Financial reporting
- Accounting operations
- Internal controls
- Month-end close
- Account reconciliations
- Cash flow management
- Inventory accuracy
- Profitability reporting
- Intercompany transactions
- Payroll administration
- Financial analysis
- Leadership
- Problem-solving
- Communication
- CPA designation
Visa sponsorship
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Hiring contact
Alvin Tam
Categories
- Finance & Accounting
- Management & Leadership
- Consulting
Keywords
- Controller
- Accounting
- Financial reporting
- Internal controls
- CPA
- Month-end close
- Account reconciliations
- AP
- AR
- Cash flow
- Inventory
- Payroll
- Intercompany transactions
- Financial management
- Budgeting
- Compliance
- Profitability analysis
- Vendor management
- Contracts
- Insurance