Financial Controller - 19201

The Headhunters Recruitment; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Controller to join their dynamic team in Edmonton. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead financial operations, ensuring compliance and accuracy while fostering a culture of growth within the finance team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, particularly within non-profit organizations, and a commitment to excellence in a fast-paced environment. If you are ready to take ownership of the finance function and drive process improvements, this is the perfect opportunity for you to grow your career and make a significant impact.

Benefits

Opportunity for growth and development

Additional perks and benefits

Qualifications

• 7+ years of full cycle accounting experience with 5+ years at Controller level.
• Experience in non-profit organizations with regulated funding understanding.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily financial operations and prepare financial reports.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and collaborate with department leads.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Financial Reporting

Complex Financial Analysis

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in Business/Finance

CPA Designation

Tools

Excel

QuickBooks

Job description

We’re looking for an in-office Controller for a downtown based client.

Our client is a well-respected and dynamic organization who are growing and developing in Edmonton. This is a unique opportunity to join a forward-thinking team who are passionate about what they do and the value that they offer in their professional services. If you are driven, fast-paced, interested in growing in your title, with a strong background as a controller in a non-profit organization, this could be the role for you!

Responsibilities:

• Oversees daily financial operations, including accounting activities, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Prepares financial reports for leadership and stakeholders, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Manages budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, collaborating with department leads.
• Oversees tax compliance in filings, T4, GST, and non-profit rebates.
• Maintains financial controls, monitors cash flow, and oversees credit management.
• Supports grant financial reporting, compliance, and funding-related analysis.
• Coordinates external audits and ensures financial best practices.
• Leads technology-driven process improvements and automation.
• Develops and mentors finance team members, fostering a culture of growth.
• Supports financial aspects of organizational change and strategic initiatives.

The successful candidate has:

• A degree in business/finance with CPA designation is mandatory.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive full cycle accounting experience with 5+ years of finance experience at Controller level of Canadian experience is a must.
• Experience in a non-profit organization with an understanding of regulated funding.
• Strong critical thinking skills, able to troubleshoot and experienced with audits and working with auditors.
• Strong technical skills in financial reporting and complex financial analysis.
• The ability to 'create, build and own' the finance function.
• Ability and interest in working on both transactional and high-level finance functions.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Must be able to wear many hats and shift gears quickly as priorities change.
• Excellent computer skills including Power User Excel abilities is a must; familiarity with QuickBooks software is an asset.
• Experience with system implementation is a must.
• Strong communication skills, high attention to detail, and a passion for accounting and able to present financial information and mentor others.
• Commitment to delivering excellence and continuous process improvement in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency.
• Able to work in the office in downtown Edmonton.

Compensation and benefits:

• The discussed salary range is $95,000 - $120,000 depending on experience.
• Candidates with additional experience and higher compensation expectations may also be considered.
• Additional perks and benefits.
• Opportunity to grow and develop in role and salary.

Only candidates already eligible to work in Canada will be reviewed. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Seniority level:

Mid-Senior level

Employment type:

Full-time

Job function:

Accounting/Auditing

Industries:

Business Consulting and Services