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Controller

Controller

MacDonald Search Group • Calgary
7 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
We are seeking a skilled, hands-on Controller to join a growing, operationally focused organization. This role is responsible for ensuring the integrity of financial reporting, maintaining strong internal controls, and delivering accurate, timely, financial statements in support of sound business decision-making and sustainable growth.
Reporting to the Vice President of Finance, the Controller will lead the accounting function and oversee a team of four direct reports. This role will work closely with the broader leadership team and act as a key financial partner to operations, driving insight, accountability, and performance across the business.

What you’ll do:
  • Lead the month-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting, reconciliations, and working capital management
  • Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with GAAP and parent company reporting requirements
  • Support budgeting and forecasting processes and ensure alignment with business objectives
  • Ensure compliance with internal control frameworks and support internal/external audit processes
  • Oversee AR and collections processes to ensure effective working capital management
  • Manage capital expenditure processes (AFE), including financial analysis and post-approval tracking
  • Support tax compliance activities in collaboration with corporate tax and external advisors
  • Drive process improvements and efficiencies within the finance and accounting function
  • Support ERP and financial systems initiatives, including enhancements and implementation projects
  • Provide financial analysis and reporting to support data-driven decision-making across the organization
  • Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team, fostering a high-performance and continuous improvement culture
Who you are:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
  • CPA designation preferred
  • Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, budgeting, and internal controls
  • Experience with ERP systems strongly preferred
  • Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capability
  • Experience preparing and analyzing financial statements, forecasts, and variance reports
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively across all levels of the organization
  • Ability to lead teams, manage competing priorities, and drive process improvements
  • Audit experience considered an asset
This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned finance professional who thrives in a hands-on leadership role and enjoys working closely with operations to drive performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.

MacDonald Search Group builds diverse high performing teams reflective of the Canadian employment landscape. All applications are considered.
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