About the Role
We’re seeking a technically strong and curious Senior Accountant with solid experience in financial statement preparation and consolidation, who is ready to grow into a Controller-level leadership position over time. Using our current tools, this role takes the lead in creating efficiency and controls across a large group of companies. It offers real ownership from day one and a clear path toward leading our finance function.
Key Responsibilities
Own full-cycle accounting: AR, AP, reconciliations, journal entries, accruals
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements and consolidations, with variance analysis
Answer CRA inquiries and prepare audit response documentation
Support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning
Collaborate with payroll, billing, and operations for finance alignment
Review and implement internal controls and procedures, and lead year-end audit processes
Use advanced Excel and work with AI tools to automate and report efficiently
Gradually assume Assistant Controller responsibilities and partner directly with senior leadership
Participate in modernizing accounting systems and processes
Who You Are
Minimum 5 years of progressive Canadian accounting experience
Advanced Excel skills and knowledge of AI tools to create efficiencies
Experience with multi-entity consolidations and full financial statement preparation
Proactive, curious, and committed to learning and growth
Skilled communicator who works well across teams
Comfortable working under pressure and taking initiative
Why This Role Matters
This is a clear successor role within a finance team in transition.
We’re looking for someone with the capability and ambition to develop into the next Controller—and beyond—trusted to lead, modernize systems, and support executive decision-making. The successful candidate will have genuine runway to advance into senior finance leadership as the group of companies continues to grow.
Salary : $95,000 – $120,000 (commensurate with experience)
Company events
Dental care
Long-term disability
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Wellness program (HSA/LSA)
Life insurance
RRSP match
We value diversity and are committed to making our workplace inclusive for all. We encourage applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds and sincerely appreciate all interest in this role. However, only reliable applicants will proceed to the next phase of hiring. Shortlisted candidates will meet with our senior finance leadership and an executive decision-maker as part of the interview process.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Company events
Dental care
Disability insurance
Extended health care
Life insurance
RRSP match
Wellness program
Schedule:
8 hour shift (in person)
Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
Calgary, AB T2H 2Z9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Are you comfortable preparing full financial statements and operating budgets independently?
This role is on a Controller track with room to grow into senior finance leadership. How have you actively prepared yourself to take on more responsibility in your career?
Experience:
Full-Cycle Accounting and Financial Statements Preparation & Analysis: 5 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
Chartered Professional Accountant (required)
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📌 Senior Accountant / Assistant Controller (Controller Track) (Alberta)
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