Controller

CRAFT Beer Market

Calgary

On-site

CAD 80,000 - 125,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Monthly food & beverage budgets and discounts

Opportunity to grow with a national company

Job summary

A leading hospitality venue in Calgary is seeking a Controller to oversee financial operations. This role involves managing full-cycle accounting, payroll, and budgeting while ensuring compliance. The ideal candidate should have at least 5-7 years of accounting experience, be CPA certified, and possess strong leadership skills. Join a dynamic environment that values personal growth and diversity. Competitive compensation and potential for career growth within a national company are offered.

Qualifications

At least 5-7 years of accounting experience.
Experience with US accounting regulations preferred.
Ability to work with a high degree of accuracy.

Responsibilities

Manage full-cycle accounting and vendor communications.
Review biweekly accounts payable for accuracy.
Prepare consolidated financial statements for Canadian and US locations.
Lead payroll processes for Canadian and US locations.
Coordinate external audits and tax filings.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Accounting Degree

CPA designation

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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CRAFT Beer Market is all about fresh food, local beer, great people and good times. Our journey began when we opened our first location in Calgary in 2011, and since then, we have grown into 12 locations across Canada and 1 in the US. We believe that bringing together a diversity of thoughts, perspectives, and experiences is the key to growing our community. That means we celebrate points of difference, encourage uniqueness, and invest in our team's personal growth, development, and success.

We are seeking an individual to join our growing Finance Department. Reporting to the Director of Finance, this role will work with CRAFT’s Finance Department and play a critical leadership role in ensuring the financial health, operational integrity and long-term sustainability of CRAFT. The Controller oversees the full cycle of accounting, payroll, treasury, budgeting, internal financial controls, regulatory compliance, as well as budget preparation and financial reporting for the team and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of accounting experience and is excited to be an imperative part of our growth.

Due to the nature of this role, it is essential that this individual is a strong leader and will conduct themselves with professionalism and confidentiality. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and with others. This position will be based out of our head office in Calgary, Alberta.

Who You Are:

Proficient collaborator who has a focus on people
Motivated, energetic, and positive self-starter
Team player, collaborative and attentive
Positive, approachable, and charismatic
Organized, adaptable, and able to handle multiple tasks at once

What We Offer:

Competitive compensation
Dynamic work environment that puts people first
Monthly food & beverage budgets and discounts
Opportunity to grow your career with a national company

What You’ll Do:

Manage full-cycle accounting, including daily reconciliations, general ledger activity, and vendor communications
Review biweekly accounts payable transactions for accuracy and completeness, promptly identifying and resolving any discrepancies
Lead and process biweekly payroll cycles for Canadian and US locations
Prepare and review consolidated financial statements across Canadian and US locations
Support period-end and year-end closing processes
Coordinate external audits and tax filings in Canada and the US, serving as the primary liaison with auditors, CRA, IRS, and other regulatory authorities
Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls, ensuring compliance with Canadian and US regulations
Support budgeting and forecasting, including planning for new openings, cross-border growth, and long-term financial modelling
Supervise and mentor junior accounting team members
Perform additional duties and special projects as required

What You've Done:

Required: Accounting Degree and CPA designation
Preferred: Experience with US accounting regulations
Accounting: 5-7 years’ experience
Intermediate level of Microsoft Excel proficiency
Ability to work within established deadlines and time constraints
Ability to work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Superior organizational and time management skills
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive workforce that is free of all forms of discrimination. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations and will work with you to meet your needs. If you are a person with a disability and require assistance during the application process, please reach out! We celebrate our inclusive work environment and welcome members of all backgrounds, skills and perspectives.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; only those selected will be contacted.

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