Controller and Office Manager

Rocky View Water Co-op Ltd; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Controller and Office Manager to lead financial operations and administrative functions. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to impact a community-focused utility organization. The role involves overseeing accounting, financial reporting, and HR management while collaborating with the Board and Operations Manager. If you have a strong background in finance and leadership, this is a chance to make a meaningful difference in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Strong background in financial reporting, budgeting, and audit preparation.
• Experience managing office or business operations in a municipal or utility setting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the end-to-end accounting function and financial stewardship.
• Provide leadership to the Office Administrator and ensure efficient operations.

Skills

End to end accounting ability

Financial Acumen

Strategic Thinking

Policies and Procedures writing

Organizational Leadership

Communication & Collaboration

Problem Solving & Decision Making

Ethics, Integrity & Confidentiality

Education

Accounting designation

Intermediate to advanced accounting experience

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Microsoft Office

Job description

Rocky View Water Co-op Ltd. (RVWC) is seeking a dedicated and experienced Controller and Office Manager to join our team in a key leadership role. Based at our office in Rocky View County, just northwest of Calgary, this is a full-time, on-site position with some flexibility for remote work. If you're a skilled financial professional with strong administrative and leadership experience, and you're looking to make an impact in a community-focused utility organization, we encourage you to apply.

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The Controller and Office Manager is a senior-level role responsible for the end-to-end accounting function, financial stewardship, Business administration, and HR management of Rocky View Water Co-op Ltd. The position ensures the effective planning, execution, and oversight of the organization's accounting and financial operations and supports strategic decision-making in collaboration with the Board and Operations Manager.

This individual also provides leadership to the Office Administrator and oversees the overall administrative functions of the Co-op.

Core Competencies

·End to end accounting ability

·Financial Acumen

·Strategic Thinking

·Policies and Procedures writing

·Organizational Leadership

·Communication & Collaboration

·Problem Solving & Decision Making

·Ethics, Integrity & Confidentiality

Financial Management

·Maintain accurate and timely accounting records, including general ledger, payroll, journal entries, and reconciliations.

·Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports as required.

·Lead development of the annual budget and monitor ongoing financial performance.

·Analyze financial data to support pricing strategies, project planning, and Board decisions.

·Prepare for and coordinate the annual audit process.

·Manage cash flow and ensure expenditure remains within approved budgets.

·Provide financial reporting and recommendations to the Board and Operations Manager.

Business Services Oversight

·Provide leadership to the Office Administrator, ensuring efficient administrative operations.

·Ensure accuracy and compliance in member billing processes and records (oversight only).

·Maintain official records, such as the Share Register, and support governance compliance.

Human Resources Management

·Administer payroll and employee benefits.

·Maintain employee files, update job descriptions, and support organizational planning.

·Advise the Board on compensation strategies and HR policies.

·Foster a positive work culture based on collaboration, accountability, and mutual respect.

Governance & Board Support

·Serve as Assistant Treasurer to the Board of Directors, including assisting in the preparation of agendas, drafting meeting minutes, and maintaining official Board records.

·Support Annual General Meeting (AGM) planning and document preparation.

·Issue share certificates and maintain member equity tracking.

Other Duties

·Provide oversight for key processes such as meter change coordination and system updates (carried out by staff).

·Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned by the Operations Manager or Board of Directors.

Qualifications

·Intermediate to advanced accounting experience.

·Accounting designation preferred.

·Strong background in financial reporting, budgeting, and audit preparation.

·Experience managing office or business operations, ideally in a municipal or utility setting.

·Proficiency with Microsoft Office and accounting software (Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central preferred).

·Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

·Experience supervising administrative staff or small teams.

·Knowledge of governance or co-op structure is an asset.

Special Conditions of Employment

• Criminal Record Check Required - Due to the nature of the services provided by RVWC, employees will be required to provide a criminal record check prior to commencement of employment and every two (2) years thereafter
• Valid Driver’s license

·Clean Drivers Abstract – within 30 days of hire and annually thereafter