Controller

Your Warranty Team; Calgary; On-site; CAD 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive protection provider in Calgary is seeking a hands-on Controller to lead financial operations and ensure compliance. The ideal candidate will manage full-cycle accounting and contribute strategic financial insights. They will thrive in a dynamic environment and collaborate closely with senior leadership. A competitive salary and growth opportunities are offered in this full-time role.

Benefits

Continuous learning and personal development opportunities

Comprehensive benefits after probation

Work/life balance in a stable, growing company

Qualifications

• Experience managing accounts receivable (AR), accounts payable (AP), payroll, and reconciliations.
• Comfort with financial modeling and reporting.
• Experience in small-to-mid-size companies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full-cycle accounting processes including journal entries and bank reconciliation.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.

Skills

7+ years of accounting experience

Hands-on full-cycle accounting

Proficiency in Excel and accounting software

Multi-province GST/PST compliance

Ability to run finance function in a small organization

Tools

AI and automation tools

Job description

Controller – Your Warranty Team (YWT)

Location: Calgary, AB (In Office)

Website: www.yourwarrantyteam.com

Compensation: $120,000

Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Reports To: Chief Executive Officer and Vice President

About Your Warranty Team (YWT)

Your Warranty Team is one of Canada’s fastest-growing providers of automotive protection solutions, partnering with dealerships nationwide to increase profitability, strengthen customer loyalty, and deliver top-tier protection programs. Our team of 32 professionals supports dealer partners across the country with F&I programs, claims concierge services, surface protection solutions, and industry-leading dealer support.

Role Overview

We are seeking a hands-on, leadership-driven Controller to strengthen the financial operations of our fast-growing organization. You will perform and oversee full-cycle accounting, including cash flow management, payroll, AR/AP, and month-end close, while also driving our forecasting, reporting, and budgeting processes. Reporting directly to the CEO and Vice President, you will serve as YWT’s financial leader, providing insight, ensuring compliance, and supporting key decisions while remaining actively involved in the day-to-day work. This role is ideal for someone who values a high‑paced environment, autonomy, and meaningful impact.

What’s in It for You

• ★ Continuous learning and personal development opportunities.
• ★ Competitive compensation.
• ★ Work/life balance in a stable, growing company.
• ★ Comprehensive benefits after probation (health, dental, vision, and more).
• ★ Direct collaboration with the CEO and senior leadership.
• ★ An opportunity to build the accounting function of a national, expanding organization.

What You’ll Do

1. Full‑Cycle Accounting

1.1 Handle full‑cycle accounting: journal entries, GL maintenance, accruals, prepaids, and balance sheet/bank reconciliation.

1.2 Oversee AR, AP, and bi‑weekly payroll processes including invoicing, collections, vendor payments, remittances, and compliance.

2. Financial Reporting & Strategic Insight

2.1 Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

2.2 Provide financial insight, trend analysis, and recommendations to the CEO and Vice President.

2.3 Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.

3. Dealer Profit‑Share, Programs & Compliance

3.1 Maintain accurate tracking of dealer revenue, activations, and profit‑share across Canada.

3.2 Ensure compliance with GST/PST across AB, BC, SK, MB, ON (and future provinces), including filings and audit support.

4. Cash Flow, Treasury & Year‑End

4.1 Own the rolling 13‑week cash flow forecast and monitor working capital requirements.

4.2 Manage AR/AP timing, cash planning, and intercompany reconciliations.

4.3 Prepare year‑end working papers and audit‑ready files; collaborate with our fractional CPA on tax filings.

5. Leadership in a Growing Business

5.1 Build SOPs, financial controls, and scalable processes.

5.2 Lead YWT’s financial function with authority while remaining hands‑on in execution.

Requirements

Must‑Have Qualifications

• 7+ years of accounting experience, including hands‑on full‑cycle accounting.
• Proven experience managing AR, AP, payroll, reconciliations, and month‑end close.
• Comfort implementing and using AI and automation tools to improve reporting, streamline workflows, and increase accounting efficiency.
• Experience with multi‑province GST/PST compliance.
• Ability to run the finance function in a 32‑person organization.
• Strong proficiency in Excel, accounting software, and financial modeling.
• Experience in small‑to‑mid‑size companies where you wear multiple hats.

Preferred (Nice‑to‑Have)

• Automotive, dealership, or service‑based industry experience.

How to Apply

📩 Submit the following:

• ✔ Your resume
• ✔ A brief cover letter explaining why you’re the right fit
• ✔ (Optional) Any additional materials that demonstrate your impact or experience

We thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.