Controller (6 Month Contract)

Vaco by Highspring; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring in Calgary is seeking a Contract Controller to join the finance team. The role is well-suited for a hands-on senior accountant, assistant controller, or emerging controller who can own financial reporting and coordinate accounting functions.

The responsibilities include preparing financial statements, month-end close, intercompany accounting, and supporting process improvements. The position begins as a 3-6 month contract with strong potential to become a permanent role.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of progressive, full-cycle accounting experience.
• Strong financial reporting, reconciliation, and period-end close experience.
• Experience with intercompany accounting and coordinating accounting activities.
• Hands-on, adaptable approach with strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review financial statements, reconciliations, and month/year-end reporting.
• Manage intercompany accounting across multiple related entities.
• Coordinate accounting activities across AR, AP, and bookkeeping.
• Support process improvements, controls, and accounting system initiatives.

Skills

Full-cycle accounting

Intercompany accounting

Financial reporting

Month-end close

Communication skills

Education

CPA designation preferred

Job description

Potential:

Strong opportunity for permanent conversion

Our client, a growing Calgary-based organization in the construction industry, is looking for a Contract Controller to join its finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a strong Senior Accountant, Assistant Controller, or emerging Controller who enjoys being hands-on while also taking ownership of financial reporting and helping coordinate the broader accounting function.

The successful candidate will work closely with finance leadership and serve as a key link between leadership and the AR, AP, and bookkeeping functions.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review financial statements, reconciliations, and month/year-end reporting
• Manage intercompany accounting across multiple related entities
• Coordinate accounting activities across AR, AP, and bookkeeping
• Support process improvements, controls, and accounting system initiatives

What We're Looking For:

• 3-5+ years of progressive, full-cycle accounting experience
• Strong financial reporting, reconciliation, and period-end close experience
• Experience with intercompany accounting and coordinating accounting activities
• Hands‑on, adaptable approach with strong written and verbal communication skills

Nice to Have:

• CPA designation, CPA candidate, or recognized international accounting designation
• Construction, project-based, or multi‑entity accounting experience
• Experience improving accounting processes, systems, or workflows

The Opportunity:

This role is well suited to someone who enjoys working in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment and isn't afraid to get into the details. You'll have the opportunity to take ownership of key accounting activities, work closely with leadership, and help strengthen the finance function as the organization continues to grow.

The position will begin as a 3-6 month contract with strong potential to transition into a permanent opportunity for the right individual.

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