Corporate Controller

Workers' Compensation Board- Alberta; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Edmonton is looking for a Corporate Controller to oversee financial operations and ensure compliance with regulations. The role includes financial reporting, risk management, and leading the adoption of digital tools for finance operations. The ideal candidate will have extensive management experience and a CPA. A competitive salary and flexible work options are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible work schedules

Hybrid work opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive management experience in senior finance roles focusing on financial operations.
• Proven ability to lead high-performing teams and build trust with stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, communication, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the financial operations of the organization.
• Lead the preparation of monthly and annual financial reports.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and internal policies.

Skills

Leadership

Risk Management

Financial Reporting

Analytical Skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting

CPA required

MBA an asset

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

You have a mind for numbers and a heart dedicated to people. Ensuring the organization maintains financial integrity, complies with all regulatory standards, and proactively manages risk, the Corporate Controller is a trusted advisor to senior leadership and a collaborative partner across the enterprise, driving transformation in finance operations and delivering insights that contribute to long-term organizational success.

People are at the heart of everything we do.

If you value service, care, excellence, trust and fairness, and want to lead a passionate, collaborative team doing meaningful work, join us in shaping the future with financial insights. Together, we’re refining how our organization makes informed, people-centered decisions. You'll play an important role in making a difference that creates a safer, healthier and stronger Alberta by putting people first. Our employees are inspired to make a positive impact on the lives of injured workers and businesses throughout the province.

How you’ll make a difference:

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, critical to your success is to oversee the financial operations of the organization, including accounting, financial reporting, compliance, strategic sourcing and vendor management, financial systems, and enterprise risk management (ERM).

Your Corporate Controller responsibilities:

• Develop and implement approved accounting policies and procedures that support financial transparency and accountability.
• Lead the preparation and issuance of monthly and annual financial reporting, including Management Discussion & Analysis, financial statements and notes.
• Serve as key liaison with external auditors; lead the audit process and ensure timely resolution of findings.
• Oversee strategic sourcing, procurement, contracting and vendor management.
• Ensure compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and internal policies; provide strategic guidance on evolving disclosure requirements such as IFRS sustainability standards.
• Lead modernization of finance operations through adoption of digital tools and automation aligned with strategic goals.
• Lead the delivery of the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program, integrating risk into decision-making and performance planning.
• Chair the Planning & Priorities Risk Management Sub-Committee and coordinate organization wide risk strategies. Identify, assess, and monitor enterprise risk in partnership with operational leaders.
• Report on risk management effectiveness to executive leadership and the board; promote a culture of risk-informed decision-making.

Your experience and skills:

• Undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting. Further a CPA is required and MBA an asset.
• Extensive management experience in senior finance roles with a focus on financial operations, audit and risk.
• Proven ability to lead high-performing teams and build trust with internal and external stakeholders. High ethical standards and integrity are essential as is a cooperative leadership style.
• Advanced knowledge of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, financial systems architecture and reporting tools. Proven experience modernizing financial systems and processes.
• Strong analytical, communication, and decision-making skills; ability to align finance operations with long-term strategy.
• The ability to initiate and implement change is critical combined with a demonstrated project management discipline and approach.

What we offer:

We offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, flexible work schedules and hybrid work opportunities (combination of work from physical office and home) that foster a healthy work-life balance. You’ll work with supportive leaders and skilled professionals in a caring and collaborative work environment. Take the next great step in your career and help us change lives. For more information, please see our Employee Handbook on our website: Employee Handbook.

As required by the position, the successful candidate must reside in Alberta and be able to work in person in our Edmonton downtown office. Final candidates for this position are required to undergo a security clearance and credit check as a condition of employment.

We are committed to providing equal opportunity to all qualified persons, without regard to race, colour, religion or national origin, gender (or gender identity or expression), age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability. Equal opportunity is provided in employment, promotions and wages.

Please apply online by submitting a cover letter and resume to Careers - WCB Alberta. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Closing Date: August 31, 2025