Corporate Controller

Location: Calgary, AB
Type: Full-Time
Start Date: As soon as possible

Key Responsibilities

Own the full-cycle accounting process, including month-end and year-end close
Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP
Maintain integrity of the general ledger, trial balances, and all balance sheet and income statement accounts
Ensure timely and accurate account reconciliations; investigate and resolve discrepancies promptly
Support year-end audit processes and act as the primary liaison with external accountants and advisors

Oversee payroll accounting and reporting in a high-volume staffing environment
Ensure accurate and timely statutory remittances and government filings, including HST, payroll taxes, T4s, ROEs
Act as backup support for payroll processing when required
Ensure compliance with all applicable federal and provincial legislation and employment standards

Lead the annual budgeting process and ongoing forecasting in partnership with executive leadership
Prepare cash flow forecasts and weekly cash reporting
Analyze labour costs, gross margins, and profitability by client, contract, division, or region
Provide actionable financial insights to support pricing strategies, staffing models, and operational decision-making

Monitor cash flow, working capital, and collections to support ongoing operations and growth
Oversee accounts receivable and accounts payable processes
Maintain banking relationships and support financing arrangements, covenant reporting, and lender requirements as needed

Develop, maintain, and continuously improve internal controls, accounting policies, and financial procedures
Lead or support accounting system optimization, ERP upgrades, and reporting enhancements
Identify and implement opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability as the business grows

Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting and payroll team
Review work, provide guidance, and ensure adherence to strong internal controls and best practices
Collaborate closely with operations, HR, dispatch, and executive leadership to align financial strategy with business objectives

Qualifications & Experience

CPA designation strongly preferred
Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibility
Experience in staffing, construction, logistics, or other labour-intensive industries considered a strong asset
Strong knowledge of Canadian and U.S. payroll, tax compliance, and financial reporting
Experience with accounting systems (QuickBooks or similar; ERP experience an asset)
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and operate in a fast-paced environment
Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills