Controller

Hemisphere Energy Corporation; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A public oil and gas company is seeking a Controller to manage full-cycle accounting and corporate reporting. This role involves overseeing financial operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and supporting the CFO. The ideal candidate has a CPA designation and over five years of experience in the oil & gas sector, along with strong Excel and leadership skills. The company offers a salary range of $120,000 to $150,000, a competitive bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive annual bonus

Long term incentive plan

Full benefits package

Qualifications

• 5+ years of oil & gas industry experience.
• Experience in a public company.
• Strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain full month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close.
• Prepare quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements.
• Manage annual and interim audits and prepare periodic filings.
• Identify and drive process improvements and automation.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Strong communication skills

Leadership skills

Experience with ERP accounting systems

BI business intelligence platform experience

Education

CPA designation

Job description

Controller – Public Oil & Gas Company

Company: Hemisphere Energy Corporation

Location: Vancouver or Calgary (remotely)

Industry: Oil & Energy | Public Company

Reports To: CFO

Hemisphere Energy Corporation, with its head office based in Vancouver, is a publicly listed Canadian oil & gas company with diversified upstream assets and long-term growth plans. We are seeking a capable, hands‑on Controller in Vancouver or Calgary to manage full‑cycle accounting, corporate reporting, and financial governance while supporting the CFO with financial modeling, capital markets reporting, and process optimization.

This is an excellent opportunity for a self‑starting finance professional looking to make a meaningful impact in a junior public oil & gas company and grow in a dynamic organization.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting and Month-End

• Maintain full month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close (full‑cycle GL and working papers)
• Preparation of quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements and MD&A to IFRS and public company standards with the CFO
• Ensure accurate reconciliations, journal entries, and accruals
• Oversee revenue, production, OPEX, and CAPEX accounting
• Work closely with production accountant, A/P and payroll
• Work closely with operations on production and financial data alignment
• Prepare and review LOS, CAPEX/workover, inventory and internal reports

Corporate and Public Company Responsibilities

• Manage annual and interim audits including periodic walkthroughs
• Prepare and submit periodic filings required for industry, government and regulatory bodies
• Manage accounting for stock‑based compensation and equity transactions
• Oversee treasury and cash management activities and weekly working capital reporting
• Support tax compliance, planning, and provision work
• Develop KPIs, peer comparisons and analysis for management and board reporting
• Assist with capital markets and investor reporting
• Work with the Company’s insurer and prepare annual application data
• Assist the CFO with rolling projections, tax planning, annual guidance and variance analysis

Continuous Improvement and Growth Initiatives

• Identify and drive process improvements and automation
• Support/lead ERP upgrades and system optimizations
• Develop near real‑time reporting capabilities
• Strengthen controls around inventory, carbon tax, and regulatory items
• Improve documentation of accounting policies and procedures
• Build scalable processes to support future growth and acquisitions

Qualifications:

• CPA designation
• 5+ years of oil & gas industry experience
• Experience in a public company
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience with ERP accounting systems
• BI business intelligence platform experience an asset
• Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills

What Success Looks Like

• Timely, accurate, and pro‑active reporting
• Efficient, low‑friction audit processes
• Strong internal controls and governance
• Faster, more automated reporting workflows
• Scalable systems supporting growth
• Trusted support partner to the CFO and leadership team

Compensation

• Base salary $120,000 to $150,000 will vary based on factors such as job‑related knowledge, skills and experience
• Competitive annual bonus
• Long term incentive plan
• Full benefits package

Please send your resume and cover letter to [e-mail].

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, we will only be contacting selected candidates for follow‑up.