Divisional Controller, Corporate

Title:                Divisional Controller, Corporate
Company:       Hopewell Residential Management 
Job Type:        Full-Time 
City:                Calgary

Hopewell Residential Management LP (“Hopewell”) has been one of Alberta’s leading home builders and community developers for more than 30 years. We’re in the business of building a better tomorrow – one person, one home, one neighbourhood at a time. That means we prioritize customer needs and wants through operational excellence, thoughtful product design and customer service excellence. With our collaborative, thoughtful, efficient, and accountable approach, alongside our ESG practices, world-class team and incredible workplace culture, Hopewell is a true real estate leader. 

Reporting

This position will report directly to the Corporate Controller

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall financial leadership for the Corporate division, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting under ASPE
• Review and approve monthly, quarterly, and annual stand-alone and consolidated financial statements and key deliverables
• Managing timelines and ensuring timely reporting for all divisional reports
• Oversee bank draws, and funding structures, ensuring alignment with financing agreements
• Lead divisional budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, providing insight into project and portfolio performance
• Partner with operational leaders to support project decision-making, profitability analysis, and cash flow planning
• Oversee project cash management strategies across the division
• Establish and maintain strong internal controls, financial governance, and risk management practices
• Review complex accounting areas: intercompany structures, cost allocations revenue recognition (where applicable)
• Ensure compliance with financing agreements, tax and regulatory requirements
• Oversee audit processes and ensure timely and accurate responses
• Review and approve tax filings (GST, corporate tax)
• Lead and mentor accounting staff, running and organizing team meetings
• Drive performance, development, and succession planning within the team
• Promote consistency, best practices, and continuous improvement across the division
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance reporting accuracy, efficiency and scalability
• Support system enhancements and integration with operational processes
• Prepare and present financial summaries, risk insights, and key metrics to executive leadership
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis to support strategic initiatives and investment decisions

Required Qualifications

• CPA designation is required
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
• Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting and finance experience
• Strong technical knowledge of Canadian GAAP (ASPE)
• Deep understanding of Canadian federal and Alberta tax regulations
• Proven experience managing full-cycle accounting operations and financial close processes
• Demonstrated experience implementing and maintaining internal controls
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in real estate, construction, or development industries
• Exposure to complex corporate structures, including multiple legal entities and partnerships
• Experience with business combinations, acquisitions or significant growth scenarios