Financial Controller

CCI INC.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and benefits plan

RRSP plan with company match

Professional development opportunities

Flexible work environment

Job summary

CCI INC. is seeking a seasoned Controller to lead the finance department across multiple entities in Canada and the USA. This role reports to the CFO and oversees accounting operations, payroll alignment, budgeting, and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate holds a CPA, a bachelor’s in accounting/finance, and at least 10 years in financial leadership, with strong communication and process-driven skills. This position offers a dynamic, multi-company environment in Calgary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business or finance.
• CPA designation required.
• 10 years of cost accounting and financial leadership experience.
• Experience as a Controller for multiple companies in Canada and the USA.
• Strong leadership with direct reports.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full-cycle accounting in multi-company, multi-currency setup.
• Maintain internal controls and financial reporting standards.
• Lead month-end, reconcile accounts, and prepare financial statements.
• Manage accounts receivable collections.
• Assist in budgeting and forecasts.
• Coordinate with external auditors.
• Monitor cash flow, debt levels, and debt covenants.
• Ensure compliance with government reporting and filings.
• Develop streamlined accounting processes.
• Advise group on financial goals and operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by CFO and CEO.

Skills

CPA designation

Leadership as Controller

Financial analysis & budgeting

Multi-country accounting (Canada/USA)

Communication skills

Cost accounting leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or business

Tools

SAP S4 HANA Cloud

Job description

Summary of position: Reporting to the Chief Financial officer, the Controller will be accountable for the overall management of the finance department, including financial and regulatory reporting, accounting operations, and budgeting and planning functions. This role is responsible for establishing and managing financial policies and procedures, ensuring the integrity of accounting practices, and maintain accurate fiscal records along with providing leadership to the payroll department and ensuring compliance with payroll practices and the processing of all payrolls for the Groups of Companies.

Accountabilities

• Manage and oversee the full cycle accounting operations in a multi company/multi-currency environment, including the supervision of accounting staff
• Maintain accounting practices, processes and internal controls to ensure that reported results comply with applicable financial reporting standards
• Manage and assist in the month end process including reconciliation of accounts, review of operations and investigate discrepancies, and related preparation of timely, accurate and complete financial statements.
• Manage collection of accounts receivable and assist with collection efforts as needed.
• Assist with the preparation and management of the annual budget and forecasts.
• Coordinate the information to the external auditors for the annual audit.
• Assist with cash flow monitoring, debt levels, payments and calculation with debt covenants.
• Comply with provincial/state, local and federal government reporting requirements, filings and related payments.
• Develop processes and procedures to streamline internal processes for accounting.
• Act as a financial advisor across the group of companies, driving alignment between financial goals and operational strategies.
• Completing all other duties as assigned by the Chief Financial Officer and President and Chief Executive Officer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business or finance.
• A recognized accounting designation (CPA).
• SAP S4 HANA Cloud Experience Required
• 10 years’ experience in cost accounting and financial leadership within consulting companies.
• Experience as a Controller for multiple companies in Canada and the USA.
• Proven ability to prepare and analyze financial statements, budgets and year end documents.
• Experience in a leadership role as a controller with direct reports.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Good process driven procedures.
• Detail-oriented, meticulous, and display strong organizational skills.
• Experience with analyzing data to guide strategic planning; and
• Willingness to learn and take on additional responsibilities.

Benefits

• CCI has an industry competitive, extended health and benefits plan.
• Health and Wellness Accounts.
• Wellness/Sick days.
• RRSP Plan with company match.
• CCI supports our employees with professional development opportunities and payment of professional dues; and
• Flexible work environment with opportunities to advance your career within CCI’s Group of Companies.