Corporate Controller

Mikelle Group; Calgary; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Mikelle Group in Calgary, Canada, is seeking an experienced Corporate Controller for a 12-month maternity leave contract. This senior, hands-on finance leadership role oversees financial reporting, internal controls, audit, budgeting and regulatory reporting, with exposure to the Board and Audit Committee.

The successful candidate will lead the accounting function, consolidate statements, coordinate external reviews, manage IFRS compliance, tax filings and treasury activities, and drive process

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of progressive senior accounting and financial reporting experience.
• Public company experience strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS.
• Experience with quarterly and annual external reporting and audit processes.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the accounting function and provide mentorship to the accounting team.
• Oversee the preparation of consolidated financial statements and monthly management reporting.
• Prepare and review quarterly reporting packages for senior leadership, the Board and Audit Committee.
• Coordinate quarterly reviews and the annual external audit.
• Support the preparation and review of MD&A and other public-company reporting.
• Lead IFRS and internal control compliance.
• Review and maintain internal control procedures and support annual control testing.
• Coordinate the annual budgeting process.
• Liaise with external auditors, banking partners and other external advisors.
• Oversee treasury activities, bank reconciliations and payroll approvals.
• Coordinate and review sales tax and corporate income tax filings.
• Ensure accounting and disclosure activities meet applicable regulatory requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial reporting processes and controls.
• Support special projects and other finance initiatives as required.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Financial reporting

Leadership

Advanced Excel

Communication

Public company experience

Tools

Great Plains

Business Central

Job description

Our client, an established publicly traded organization headquartered in Calgary, is seeking an experienced Corporate Controller for a 12-month maternity leave contract.

About the Role

This is a senior, hands-on accounting leadership role with responsibility for the organization’s financial reporting, internal controls, audit, budgeting and regulatory reporting functions. The Corporate Controller will work closely with senior leadership and have exposure to the Board and Audit Committee.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the accounting function and provide mentorship to the accounting team
• Oversee the preparation of consolidated financial statements and monthly management reporting
• Prepare and review quarterly reporting packages for senior leadership, the Board and Audit Committee
• Coordinate quarterly reviews and the annual external audit
• Support the preparation and review of MD&A and other public-company reporting
• Lead IFRS and internal control compliance
• Review and maintain internal control procedures and support annual control testing
• Coordinate the annual budgeting process
• Liaise with external auditors, banking partners and other external advisors
• Oversee treasury activities, bank reconciliations and payroll approvals
• Coordinate and review sales tax and corporate income tax filingsEnsure accounting and disclosure activities meet applicable regulatory requirements
• Identify opportunities to improve financial reporting processes and controls
• Support special projects and other finance initiatives as required

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of progressive senior accounting and financial reporting experience
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience
• Public company experience strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of IFRS
• Experience with quarterly and annual external reporting and audit processes
• Understanding of internal controls and compliance requirements
• Corporate income tax knowledge
• Strong technical accounting and financial reporting capabilities
• Excellent organizational, leadership and communication skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience with Great Plains, Business Central or similar accounting/reporting systems would be considered an asset.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Controller or senior financial reporting professional to step into a broad leadership role within an established Calgary organization. The successful candidate will have significant exposure to senior leadership and be involved across financial reporting, audit, controls, budgeting and broader finance initiatives. This search is being conducted confidentially. Additional information regarding the organization will be shared with qualified candidates during the recruitment process.