Controller

Location: Edmonton Head Office, Edmonton, Alberta

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Full-Time Permanent; Monday to Friday 8AM to 4:30PM 

Reports To: Director of Finance

Position Summary

The Controller plays a key leadership role within the Finance team, providing oversight of the accounting function while ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting. This position is responsible for maintaining a strong control environment, supporting financial governance initiatives, coordinating external audit requirements, and driving continuous improvement across finance operations.

Working closely with the Director of Finance and cross-functional teams, the Controller supports organizational growth by strengthening financial processes, enhancing compliance and reporting practices, and providing leadership and guidance to the accounting team.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Governance

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reporting processes, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely delivery of results.
• Provide guidance on complex accounting matters and ensure compliance with Canadian Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (ASPE).
• Maintain and strengthen accounting policies, procedures, and internal control frameworks.
• Support accounting operations across multiple entities, including intercompany transactions and reconciliations.
• Identify financial reporting, compliance, and control risks and develop practical solutions to mitigate them.
• Support ongoing financial governance initiatives and ensure adherence to organizational policies and standards.

Audit Leadership

• Lead the annual external financial statement audit process.
• Coordinate audit planning, working papers, documentation, and responses to auditor requests.
• Ensure readiness for annual audits through the maintenance of accurate records and supporting schedules.
• Partner with external auditors and internal stakeholders to facilitate efficient audit execution.
• Support the continued enhancement of internal controls and financial governance practices.

Process Improvement & Operational Excellence

• Evaluate existing finance and accounting processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency, and effectiveness.
• Lead initiatives that enhance financial reporting processes, internal controls, and governance practices.
• Partner with operational teams to streamline workflows and eliminate process inefficiencies.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives that support organizational growth, scalability, and operational excellence.
• Support ERP stabilization and ongoing system enhancements that improve financial processes and reporting accuracy.

Team Leadership & Development

• Provide leadership, coaching, mentorship, and technical guidance to members of the accounting team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous learning, and professional development.
• Serve as an internal resource for accounting, financial reporting, process improvement, and control-related matters.
• Support workload planning and prioritize activities to ensure efficient execution of departmental objectives.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree with a major in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• CPA designation is required.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including experience in a Controller, Assistant Controller, or similar senior accounting role.
• Strong financial reporting and technical accounting expertise.
• Demonstrated experience leading or coordinating external financial statement audits.
• Experience in multi-entity and/or multi-location environments is considered an asset.
• Public practice or audit firm experience is considered an asset.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of Canadian Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (ASPE).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Strong leadership and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence across departments.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex financial information clearly and effectively.
• High level of attention to detail, organizational ability, and professional judgment.
• Strong proficiency with ERP systems, Microsoft Excel, and financial reporting tools.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

What Makes You Successful

• A continuous improvement mindset and passion for strengthening financial processes and controls.
• The ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on operational execution.
• Strong collaboration and partnership skills across finance and operational teams.
• A proactive, accountable, and solutions-oriented approach to leadership.
• The ability to identify risks, recommend improvements, and drive positive change.
• A commitment to accuracy, integrity, and financial stewardship.

Working Conditions

• Primarily office-based at the Edmonton Head Office.
• Occasional travel may be required to support business operations and finance initiatives.
• Extended hours may be required during month-end, year-end, audit periods, and other critical reporting cycles.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Support for continuing professional development and CPA requirements.
• Opportunity to contribute to a growing organization focused on operational excellence and continuous improvement.