Controller

Talentify; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 244,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider is seeking an experienced Controller in Calgary, AB to direct financial performance and oversee accounting functions. This permanent position offers a flexible hybrid work schedule, requires 15 years of progressive accounting experience, and 5 years in a senior role. The successful candidate will develop financial processes and ensure timely month-end close, contributing significantly to operations. The role offers a competitive salary between $180,000 to $220,000 annually and requires some travel.

Qualifications

• 15 years of progressive accounting experience with at least 5 years in a senior role.
• Experience in a 200 million+ organization.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and FASB standards.

Responsibilities

• Direct and control the financial performance of the Canadian operations.
• Oversee accounting manager and financial departments such as AP and AR.
• Develop and implement financial templates and processes.
• Manage managers and ensure effective financial operations.
• Ensure timely and accurate month-end close within 5-8 days.

Skills

Progressive accounting experience

Senior role experience

Big 4 audit expertise

System implementation

GAAP and FASB standards knowledge

Private equity experience

French language skills

Job description

Job Title: Controller

We are seeking an experienced Controller to direct and control the financial performance of our operations in Canada. This position reports to the VP of Finance in the US and involves oversight of an accounting manager, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and other financial functions. The role requires understanding of intercompany accounting and system integration, especially in the context of our ongoing acquisitions.

Responsibilities

• Direct and control the financial performance of the Canadian operations.
• Oversee accounting manager and financial departments such as AP and AR.
• Develop and implement financial templates and processes.
• Manage managers and ensure effective financial operations.
• Understand and apply intercompany accounting and system integration.
• Ensure timely and accurate month‑end close within 5-8 days.

Essential Skills

• 15 years of progressive accounting experience with at least 5 years in a senior role.
• Experience in a 200 million+ organization.
• Big 4 audit expertise.
• System implementation experience.
• Experience with percentage of completion accounting.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and FASB standards.
• Experience with private equity and mergers and acquisitions.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Mergers and acquisitions experience.
• French language skills.
• Experience in private equity.
• Industry experience in construction, home building, or manufacturing.

Work Environment

This role offers a dynamic work environment within a rapidly growing company, providing an opportunity to make a significant impact on processes, systems, and management. The position requires some in‑office presence but has a flexible schedule. Travel is expected to be around 20%, and the role demands strong communication skills and the ability to work through different accounting systems due to multiple acquisitions.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Calgary, AB.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $180,000.00 - $220,000.00/yr.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Calgary, AB.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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