Financial Controller

Bluestar Engineering Ltd.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering firm in Calgary is seeking a Financial Controller to oversee accounting functions and financial reporting. The ideal candidate will possess a CPA designation and have over 8 years of experience in full-cycle accounting. Responsibilities include preparing financial statements, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with regulations. This full-time on-site role offers a collaborative environment to support diverse projects in the oil and gas sector.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of supervisory experience.
• 8+ years of full-cycle accounting experience.
• Experience in creating financial statements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all corporate and operational accounting functions.
• Prepare monthly and year-end financial statements.
• Coordinate activities of external auditors.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budget management

Accounting software proficiency

Financial reporting

Education

CPA designation

Job description

Overview

Bluestar Engineering Ltd. is a Calgary-based EPCM company specializing in oil and gas and renewables projects. We are a group of professionals who form a fully integrated multi-disciplinary organization backed by many years of experience.

We are currently seeking a Financial Controller to join our team.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Financial Controller located in Calgary, AB. The Financial Controller will be responsible for preparing financial statements, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, managing accounting records, and overseeing the finance department's operations. Day-to-day tasks will include analyzing financial data, developing budgets, and driving financial planning and analysis. The role also requires collaboration with various engineering teams to support project financial management and compliance with industry regulations.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing all corporate and operational accounting functions, including Billing, AIR, A/P, GL, Timesheet entry/reconciliation and management reporting.
• Preparing monthly and year-end financial statements.
• Supporting the month-end and year-end close process.
• Assisting management with cash flow analysis and long-range financial planning.
• Complete T4s and T5s.
• Coordinating and directing the budget preparation, financial forecasts and report variances.
• Research technical accounting issues for compliance as required.
• Planning, directing, and coordinating all accounting operational functions.
• Managing the accumulation and consolidation of all financial data necessary for an accurate accounting of consolidated business results.
• Coordinating and preparing internal and external financial statements.
• Coordinating activities of external auditors.
• Providing management with information vital to the decision-making process.
• Managing the budget process.
• Assessing current accounting operations, offering recommendations for improvement and implementing new processes.
• Evaluating accounting and internal control systems.
• Evaluating the effectiveness of accounting software and supporting database, as needed.
• Developing and monitoring business performance metrics.
• Overseeing regulatory reporting, frequently including tax planning and compliance.
• Hiring, training and retaining skilled accounting staff as required.
• Additional controller duties as necessary.

Qualifications

• CPA designation.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience.
• 8+ years of full-cycle accounting.
• Experience creating financial statements and corresponding notes.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting best practices.

Bluestar Engineering Ltd. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.