Financial Controller

Express Employment Professionals - Red Deer, AB; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Red Deer, AB is assisting a well-established manufacturing client in Red Deer with a Controller search. The successful candidate will oversee accounting, HR administration, and general office operations while reporting to the GM and CFO.

Key responsibilities include managing AP/AR, payroll for salaried and hourly staff, and producing monthly financial statements along with cash flow forecasts and budgets. SAP Business One experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Commerce, Accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Controller within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong accounting, financial analysis, budgeting, and reporting experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with manufacturing accounting systems and payroll administration.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and reconciliation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proven leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with SAP Business One.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting functions including AP/AR, invoicing, and general ledger.
• Process semi-monthly payroll for salaried staff and oversee hourly payroll.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations, journal entries, analyses, inventory reporting, and financial statements.
• Develop cash flow forecasts, budgets, and financial analyses.
• Provide weekly and monthly management reporting and metrics.
• Present monthly financial results to senior management.
• Lead the annual budgeting process and monitor performance vs. budget.
• Ensure accounting policies and internal controls are followed.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and controls.
• Coordinate year-end reviews and tax return prep with external accountants.
• Provide financial insights to operational management.

Skills

Accounting

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Financial reporting

Excel

Payroll administration

Leadership

Communication

Reconciliation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Commerce/Accounting

Tools

SAP Business One

Job description

Our well-established manufacturing client in the Red Deer area is seeking an experienced Controller to join its leadership team. This key position is responsible for overseeing all accounting functions, human resources administration, and general office operations. Reporting directly to the General Manager and Corporate Chief Financial Officer, the successful candidate will play an integral role in supporting operational and financial success.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, and general ledger activities.
• Process semi-monthly payroll for salaried employees and oversee payroll administration for hourly staff.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations, journal entries, variance analyses, inventory reporting, and financial statements.
• Develop and maintain cash flow forecasts, budgets, and financial analyses.
• Provide weekly and monthly management reporting and performance metrics.
• Present monthly financial results to senior management and corporate leadership.
• Lead the annual budgeting process and monitor performance against budget.
• Ensure accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls are followed.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and enhanced financial controls.
• Coordinate year-end financial statement reviews and tax return preparation with external accountants.
• Provide financial insights and support to operational management.

Human Resources

• Maintain employee records and administer company benefit programs.
• Manage HR systems and support human resources processes with assistance from corporate resources.
• Administer WCB premiums, claims management, and return-to-work programs.

Office Administration

• Oversee day-to-day office operations.
• Supervise and support local finance and administrative staff.
• Assist with administrative initiatives as required.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Commerce, Accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Controller within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong accounting, financial analysis, budgeting, and reporting experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with manufacturing accounting systems and payroll administration.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and reconciliation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proven leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with SAP Business One.

Preferred

• CPA or other professional accounting designation.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You are highly organized, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities while providing accurate and timely financial information to support business decision-making.