Corporate Controller

RESA Canada, Inc; Calgary; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider in Calgary is seeking a Corporate Controller to oversee financial planning and budget management. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree and at least 8 years of experience, including project accounting and GAAP knowledge. Responsibilities include managing P&L statements, supporting audits, and ensuring compliance with financial standards. The role offers opportunities for leadership and involvement in special projects, along with a commitment to ethical practices in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in finance or accounting.
• Experience with percentage of completion revenue recognition methodology.
• Ability to prepare monthly financial statements and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Directing and coordinating financial planning and budget management.
• Partnering with operations managers on budget and P&L statements.
• Managing inventory costing and reporting.

Skills

Project accounting

GAAP

Analytical skills

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Dynamics/GP

Job description

Job Description

The Corporate Controller will be responsible for directing and coordinating financial planning and budget management functions in the assigned region. This position will recommend benchmarks for measuring the financial and operating performance of the overall operation, as well as monitor and analyze monthly operating results against budget.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Regional Operations Managers on budget questions, P&L statements, and other financial questions in his or her region.
• Prepare percentage of completion (POC) analysis and record monthly revenue recognition and spending in accordance with current POC accounting rules.
• Manage all aspects of inventory costing, reviews, and reporting.
• Maintain and report backlog, which includes orders and shipments.
• Review P&Ls to ensure accurate monthly reporting of revenue and expenditures.
• Analyze data to understand and explain fluctuations in activity.
• Support rapid month-end close process (5 business days).
• Review monthly capital expenditure requests and monitor capital spending.
• Prepare monthly metrics, including utilization reports to support operations.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP.
• Prepare or review (if preparation is delegated) reconciliations for balance sheet accounts.
• Coordinate with and support Corporate Finance Leadership on year end and other audits (e.g., compliance, 401K).
• Work on special projects as needed.
• Lead financial integration of acquired companies.
• Coordinate regional budget and re-forecasting throughout the year.
• Supervises accounting staff (if assigned based on workload in region) regarding performance management, work product and feedback, coaching, etc.
• Oversee and communicate to team on accounting procedures, and internal controls (implementing, monitoring, enhancing).
• Support Corporate Office when necessary for cash collections, accounts payable, and intercompany transactions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience and a minimum of 8 years of experience.
• Experience with project accounting, including percentage of completion revenue recognition methodology.
• Experience with GAAP, FASB, accrual base accounting, purchase accounting, and tax filing requirements, and their effects upon the company.
• Consolidations and/or acquisition/integration experience a plus.
• Ability to prepare monthly financial statements, key metric reports, budgets, forecasts, cash flow projections and analysis.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Skilled at managing multiple priorities and relationships.
• Computer skills: proficient in Microsoft Office with a focus in Excel, QuickBooks, Microsoft Dynamics/GP, and CRM.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
• Conformity to the highest standards of personal integrity and ethical behavior.

Additional Information

Travel: up to 25%

Physical Demands: Occasionally lifting 25lbs. Position sits completing computer and phone work.

RESA Power is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.