CONTROLLER

NPAworldwide; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A diversified organization is seeking a Controller to manage day-to-day accounting and finance operations in Edmonton. This hybrid role involves overseeing multiple entities, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and implementing systems for enhanced operational oversight. The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of experience, preferably in construction or real estate, and familiarity with QuickBooks.

Qualifications

• Experience with financial reporting and consolidation across multiple entities.
• Ability to implement tracking systems and manage audits.
• Skills in developing financial dashboards.

Responsibilities

• Lead bookkeeping team and ensure monthly closes.
• Consolidate financial statements.
• Manage accounts payable/receivable and cash flow.

Skills

Hands-on management

Detail-oriented

Multi-entity complexity

QuickBooks

Education

5–10 years of progressive accounting experience

Construction and/or Real Estate background

CPA designation

Job description

Overview

We are looking to hire a HYBRID CONTROLLER (CPA) either Full-time or Part-time, for our Edmonton, AB client.

About the Company

Our client is a diversified organization with operations spanning construction and rental real estate, managing multiple active entities. With steady growth and a focus on operational excellence, they require a hands-on finance leader to bring consistency, transparency, and strategic oversight to their financial management practices.

Role Summary

Our client is seeking a Controller to manage the day-to-day accounting and finance operations across eight corporations in construction and rental real estate. The Controller will ensure accurate reporting, consolidate financials, maintain strong internal controls, and deliver timely data for leadership and external accountants.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead bookkeeping team and oversee clean monthly close across all entities
• Consolidate financial statements for construction and rental corporations
• Manage AP / AR, intercompany transactions, and cash flow
• Implement a PO system and tracking spreadsheets
• Coordinate year-end filings and audits with external accountants
• Develop dashboards for project costing, unit profitability, and cash flow forecasting
• Support financing draws, including construction loans, LOC, and CMHC submissions

Qualifications / Profile

• 5–10 years of progressive accounting experience
• Construction and / or Real Estate background a definite asset
• CPA designation is an asset but not required
• Hands-on, detail-oriented, and skilled at managing multi-entity complexity
• QuickBooks experience

Qualified and interested individuals are encouraged to apply

ONLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED