Controller
- Calgary, AB, Canada
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Original job description
Robert Half is partnering with a client to identify an experienced Controller to lead accounting operations and support strategic financial management. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader with strong technical accounting expertise, a process-improvement mindset, and the ability to partner effectively across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
- Prepare and review financial statements
- Manage the general ledger, account reconciliations, and journal entries
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management efforts
- Develop, maintain, and strengthen internal controls and accounting policies
- Supervise accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and other accounting operations
- Coordinate annual audits and serve as a primary contact for external auditors
- Ensure compliance with federal, provincial, and local reporting requirements
- Analyze financial results and provide recommendations to senior leadership
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, systems, and reporting efficiency
- Mentor and develop accounting staff
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Previous experience as a Controller
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls
- Proficiency with ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
To apply for this Controller opportunity, please click the "APPLY" Link located above. For any questions regarding this position, please contact Robert Half Talent Solutions at 403.237.9363. Be sure to reference JO# 05000-0013529981 in all communication. Robert Half would like to thank all applicants for their expressed interest however, only those candidates identified for interview will be contacted.
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Responsibilities
The Controller at Robert Half's client will lead the monthly, quarterly and annual close, prepare and review financial statements, and manage budgeting and forecasting. They will also supervise accounting staff, handle the external audit and make recommendations to senior leadership.
Requirements
Candidates need prior experience as a Controller, a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related field, and strong knowledge of GAAP and internal controls. They also need ERP and advanced Excel skills and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
Skills
- GAAP
- Financial reporting
- Month-end and year-end close
- General ledger management
- Account reconciliations
- Journal entries
- Budgeting
- Forecasting
- Cash flow management
- Internal controls
- Accounting policy development
- External audit coordination
- ERP systems
- Microsoft Excel
- Financial statement analysis
- Accounts payable supervision
- Accounts receivable supervision
- Payroll supervision
- Regulatory compliance reporting
- Process improvement
- Staff mentoring
- Analytical thinking
- Communication
Categories
- Finance & Accounting
- Management & Leadership
- Consulting
Keywords
- Controller
- Accounting Manager
- Financial Controller
- GAAP
- financial reporting
- month-end close
- general ledger
- account reconciliation
- budgeting
- forecasting
- cash flow management
- internal controls
- external audit
- ERP
- Microsoft Excel
- accounts payable
- accounts receivable
- payroll
- compliance reporting
- Robert Half
Seniority
Manager
Tools
- ERP systems
- Microsoft Excel
Languages
- English
Fields of study
- Accounting
- Finance