Controller

About the Company

Our client is a private educational institution. They are looking for a Controller to join their team!

Why Work Here

• Voice at the leadership table and opportunity to influence strategy and growth.
• Exposure to private equity, acquisitions and due diligence.
• Opportunity to lead and develop an autonomous accounting team.

About the Opportunity

• Lead all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, financial reporting, and overall financial stewardship of the organization.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, management reports, compliance reporting, and financial analyses to support strategic decision-making.
• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial records in accordance with ASPE.
• Develop, implement, and maintain financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to support regulatory compliance, risk management, and operational effectiveness.
• Manage banking relationships, debt compliance reporting, cash forecasting, liquidity planning, and investment activities to optimize financial performance and support business growth.
• Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process, working closely with operational leaders to monitor performance, analyze variances, and drive accountability for financial results.
• Coordinate external audits, tax compliance activities, regulatory reporting, and relationships with external advisors, ensuring timely and accurate reporting across multiple jurisdictions.
• Oversee payroll, employee benefits administration, commission calculations, and cost allocation processes while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and effective cost management.
• Drive financial systems optimization, process improvements, consolidation reporting, data analytics, and technology adoption to enhance efficiency, scalability, and reporting capabilities.
• Provide strategic financial leadership by supporting growth initiatives, evaluating investment opportunities, developing financial models and scenario analyses, leading and mentoring the finance team, and partnering with leadership to improve profitability, cash flow, and long-term business performance.

About You

• CPA Designated.
• 5 to 10 years of progressive accounting experience, with experience at the Assistant Controller or Manager level.
• Effective Team Management

Salary Range

$120,000 - $150,000/year

How to Apply

Click the “Apply Now” button and follow the instructions to submit your resume. Please know that we only accept documents in MS Word or Rich Text formats.

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This position for employment is for a current vacancy with Vaco/Highspring’s client. You must currently reside within the Greater Calgary Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.