Controller

Aplin

Sherwood Park

On-site

CAD 110,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+

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Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Aplin seeks a hands-on Controller to lead the accounting function across multiple entities in a dynamic, project-based environment. You will own the full accounting cycle, ensuring accurate financial reporting and close processes, while supporting operational decision-making.

Reporting to the CFO, you will oversee payroll, AP, and administrative functions, and partner with operations on maintenance and greenfield projects.

Qualifications

CPA designation or equivalent required.
Hands-on Controller or senior accounting experience.
Strong understanding of revenue recognition in construction/project environments.
Experience with job costing, multi-entity structures and inventory accounting.

Responsibilities

Own the full accounting cycle across multiple entities and deliver timely financial statements.
Lead month-end and year-end close processes with accuracy and timeliness.
Oversee payroll, accounts payable, and reception/administrative support functions.
Support job costing processes and project performance reporting.
Apply revenue recognition methods suitable for construction projects (fixed price/cost-plus).
Monitor inventory controls and provide insights on equipment utilization and efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional

Financial reporting

Detail-oriented

Education

CPA or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

We are partnering with a privately owned, growing organization to recruit ahands-on Controllerwho thrives in a dynamic, multi-entity environment. This is a key leadership role for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys being close to the numbers while also providing oversight across core administrative functions.

About the Role

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Controller will take ownership of the full accounting cycle, delivering accurate and timely financial reporting while supporting operational decision-making. This role requires a strong technical foundation, attention to detail, and the ability to operate effectively in a business that blends project-based work, service delivery, and light assembly.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and overseefull-cycle financial statementsacross multiple entities
Lead the month-end and year-end close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
Provide oversight of:
- Payroll (including acting as backup when required)
- Accounts Payable
- Reception / administrative support functions
Supportjob costing processes, including analysis and reporting on project performance
Apply appropriate revenue recognition methodologies, particularly in a construction/project environment (fixed price and cost-plus contracts)
Monitor and report oninventoryand related controls
Provide insight intoequipment utilization and efficiencywithin a service-oriented business
Strengthen internal controls and contribute to continuous improvement of financial processes and systems
Partner with operations to support bothmaintenance and greenfield projects

Qualifications & Experience

Professional accounting designation (CPA or equivalent)
Proven experience in ahands-on Controller or senior accounting role
Background in construction, project-based, or similar industries, with strong understanding of revenue recognition
Demonstrated experience with:
- Job costing
- Multi-entity structures
- Inventory accounting
Exposure toservice-based operations, including equipment utilization metrics
Strong systems experience, includingmid-market (Tier 2) ERP systems
Comfortable operating in an environment that requires both strategic thinking and day-to-day execution

What Sets You Apart