Controller - Stony Plain/Camrose

Agriterra Equipment; Stony Plain; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading AGCO farm equipment dealer in Stony Plain is seeking a Controller to join their finance team. The ideal candidate should have over 15 years of accounting experience and hold a Chartered Professional Accountants designation. Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills are essential for supporting the company’s financial functions. Competitive compensation and benefits, including health coverage and RRSP matching, are offered in an excellent company culture.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Health and dental coverage

RRSP matching program

Qualifications

• Experienced accounting professional with over 15 years work experience.
• Chartered Professional Accountants designation required.
• Knowledge of agriculture or dealership experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Examine and analyze accounting and financial records for accuracy.
• Oversee payroll functions and employee payroll issues.
• Support finance and commercial functions with banks and compliance.

Skills

Chartered Professional Accountants designation

Strong people skills

Communication skills

Time management skills

Attention to details

Education

15+ years of accounting experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Controller

Agriterra Equipment is one of North America’s largest AGCO farm equipment dealers representing exceptional brands, including Massey Ferguson, Fendt, RoGator, Bourgault, Morris, MacDon and Cub Cadet. We have grown from three locations in 2013 to nine in Alberta and have been consistently in AGCO North America’s Circle of Excellence Top 20 dealer group.

We are looking for an exceptional Controller working out of our Stony Plain or Camrose location. An experienced professional with an established record in a similar position and who has a strong understanding of finance and accounting, management and leadership skills, and a keen, analytical eye with good diligence.

What makes the role exciting and what does it involve?

• This is a key position in the HO accounting and finance group, reporting to the Corporate Controller with excellent growth opportunities.
• The role requires examining and analyzing accounting and financial records, documents, and systems to ensure accuracy and compliance with established accounting standards, procedures, and internal controls.
• Works with the corporate accounting team in preparation of month-end and year-end financials, monthly branch review packages, and year-end audit requirements.
• Overseeing and executing payroll functions, working with benefit companies, and addressing employee payroll issues.
• Supporting the Company in the finance and commercial functions including dealing with banks, financing agencies, insurance, and compliance agencies.
• Providing leadership, training, and development to the accounting and administration staff.

What are we looking for?

• Experienced accounting professional with over 15 years work experience and have the Chartered Professional Accountants designation.
• Individuals with professional work ethics maintain confidentiality, have a positive attitude and are good team player.
• Strong people skills, communication, and time management skills. Organized and have a strong attention to details.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and Outlook are essential. Advanced excel skills will be an added asset.
• Experience with agriculture, or a vehicle, construction or agricultural dealership would be an asset.

Why work for Agriterra?

• The position provides opportunities to contribute to the company’s growth.
• A competitive compensation package.
• A benefits package, including health and dental coverage and an RRSP matching program.
• A great company culture, you will get to work with an amazing group of people!