Financial Controller

Job Title : Financial Controller

Department : Finance and Strategic Operations

Position Type : Full-time Temporary Contract (6 months)

Hours : 35 hours per week

Application Deadline : January 20, 2026

What we offer

• Flexible work arrangements
• Employee discounts on food and retail items and free parking
• Free entrance to the Park, including to our many public special events
• Working in a beautiful park setting
• Generous paid time off, including Vacation days, Sick Time
• Employer-matched Pension Plan at 5%
• Comprehensive Benefits package includes Extended Health Care, Dental Benefits, Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, and Employee and Family Assistant Program (EFAP)

Who We Are

Heritage Park is Canada's largest living history museum and offers visitors a chance to experience life in Western Canada from the 1860s to the early 1950s. The park features historical buildings, costumed interpreters, working antiques, and various exhibits that provide insight into the region's past.

Job Overview

The Controller is responsible for the organization’s financial integrity, budgeting, and cash‑flow oversight. The Controller leads day‑to‑day accounting operations, ensures accurate and timely financial reporting, oversees budget development and monitoring, and manages cash‑flow planning, and directly manages the external audit process. The role is central to stewardship of public, donor, and restricted funds and to supporting long‑term organizational sustainability. This role provides leadership to the finance management team and fosters a collaborative environment while ensuring compliance with organizational policies and financial regulations.

Responsibilities

Required Qualifications

Special Working Conditions

While most work is in an office environment, the position requires walking a considerable distance during the operating season with exposure to unpredictable weather elements.

Hours of Work

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