We are partnering with a privately owned, growing organization to recruit ahands-on Controller who thrives in a agile, multi-entity environment. This is a key leadership role for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys being close to the numbers while also providing oversight across core administrative functions.
About the Role Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Controller will take ownership of the full accounting cycle, delivering accurate and timely financial reporting while supporting operational decision-making. This role requires a strong technical foundation, attention to detail, and the ability to operate effectively in a business that blends project-based work, service delivery, and light assembly.
Key Responsibilities Prepare and overseefull-cycle financial statementsacross multiple entities
Lead the month-end and year-end close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
Provide oversight of: Payroll (including acting as backup when required)
Accounts Payable
Reception / administrative support functions
Supportjob costing processes, including analysis and reporting on project performance
Apply appropriate revenue recognition methodologies, particularly in a construction/project environment (fixed price and cost-plus contracts)
Monitor and report oninventoryand related controls
Provide insight intoequipment utilization and efficiencywithin a service-oriented business
Strengthen internal controls and contribute to continuous improvement of financial processes and systems
Partner with operations to support bothmaintenance and greenfield projects
Qualifications & Experience Professional accounting designation (CPA or equivalent)
Proven experience in ahands-on Controller or senior accounting role
Background in construction, project-based, or similar industries, with strong understanding of revenue recognition
Demonstrated experience with: Job costing
Multi-entity structures
Inventory accounting
Exposure toservice-based operations, including equipment utilization metrics
Strong systems experience, includingmid-market (Tier 2) ERP systems
Comfortable operating in an environment that requires both strategic thinking and day-to-day execution
What Sets You Apart Detail-oriented with a strong sense of ownership
Practical, solutions-focused mindset
Ability to balance multiple priorities
Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
Compensation & Benefits Competitive base salary and vacation
Comprehensive benefits package
RRSP matching program
Free parking
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📌 Controller (Alberta)
🏢 Aplin
📍 Alberta
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