Our client, an established publicly traded organization headquartered in Calgary, is seeking an experienced Corporate Controller for a 12-month maternity leave contract.

About the Role
This is a senior, hands-on accounting leadership role with responsibility for the organization’s financial reporting, internal controls, audit, budgeting and regulatory reporting functions. The Corporate Controller will work closely with senior leadership and have exposure to the Board and Audit Committee.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee the accounting function and provide mentorship to the accounting team

Oversee the preparation of consolidated financial statements and monthly management reporting

Prepare and review quarterly reporting packages for senior leadership, the Board and Audit Committee

Coordinate quarterly reviews and the annual external audit

Support the preparation and review of MD&A; and other public-company reporting

Lead IFRS and internal control compliance

Review and maintain internal control procedures and support annual control testing

Coordinate the annual budgeting process

Liaise with external auditors, banking partners and other external advisors

Oversee treasury activities, bank reconciliations and payroll approvals

Coordinate and review sales tax and corporate income tax filingsEnsure accounting and disclosure activities meet applicable regulatory requirements





Identify opportunities to improve financial reporting processes and controls

Support special projects and other finance initiatives as required

Qualifications

5–10 years of progressive senior accounting and financial reporting experience

Previous leadership or supervisory experience

Public company experience strongly preferred

Strong knowledge of IFRS

Experience with quarterly and annual external reporting and audit processes

Understanding of internal controls and compliance requirements

Corporate income tax knowledge

Strong technical accounting and financial reporting capabilities

Excellent organizational, leadership and communication skills

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Experience with Great Plains, Business Central or similar accounting/reporting systems would be considered an asset.

The Opportunity
This is an excellent chance for an experienced Controller or senior financial reporting professional to step into a broad leadership role within an established Calgary organization. The successful candidate will have significant exposure to senior leadership and be involved across financial reporting, audit, controls, budgeting and broader finance initiatives. This search is being conducted confidentially. Additional information regarding the organization will be shared with qualified candidates during the recruitment process.

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📌 Corporate Controller (Alberta)
🏢 Mikelle Group
📍 Alberta