Senior Controller (Regina)

Senior Controller (Regina)

22 Oct
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Employment Network Canada
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Regina

22 Oct

Employment Network Canada

Regina

Our Client has an amazing new opportunity for an experienced, strategic Senior Controller in Regina, Saskatchewan, to lead their financial accounting, analysis and controls while contributing to the growth of its diverse multi-sales and service operations.

You will play a key leadership role in supporting organizational growth, financial performance, risk management, and strategic decision-making.

Join a successful, values-driven organization founded on respect, integrity, and service!

As Senior Controller you will:

- Own the Controller function and lead the finance team ’s day-to-day activities, ensuring accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and regulatory compliance align with organizational growth.
- Combine strong technical analysis and execution, with an active commitment to mentoring and developing the accounting and finance team. Take an engaged approach to the business, working closely with management/operations and identifying opportunities to enhance and support continued growth.
- Reconcile schedules on receivables, inventory, payables, payouts, bank accounts and manage cashflow, ensuring accuracy and control. Investigate discrepancies, resolve outstanding items, and maintain complete supporting documentation. Understand and become knowledgeable on the numerous sales and service deals.
- Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, prepayments, deferred revenue, fixed assets, and other supporting schedules.
- Oversee and ensure the integrity of month-end and year-end close processes, reconciliations, consolidations, and financial statement preparation. Ensure compliance with applicable Canadian accounting standards and regulatory requirements. Coordinate tax filings, statutory remittances, and other accounting obligations.
- Lead the finance department’s daily workflow ,



setting priorities and ensuring accountability for accuracy and deadlines. As a hands-on manager, coach team members, review their work, and provide hands-on support as needed.
- Deliver reliable financial information for budgeting, forecasting and management reporting. Analyze actual results against budgets and flag unusual trends, control weaknesses, or emerging financial risks.
- Oversee and support payroll and benefits processing . Verify payroll inputs, ensure accuracy and completion on schedule. Reconcile payroll registers, remittances, benefits, and payroll liabilities and oversee applicable payroll filings and year-end reporting,
- Maintain and strengthen internal controls, financial processes, and organizational reporting systems. Lead continuous improvement, automation, and process enhancement initiatives.
- Strengthen accounting workflows and automate repetitive tasks while maintaining appropriate review controls. Resolve system and data issues, eliminate duplicate or incorrect entries, and improve reporting reliability.
- Ensure consistent accounting policies and reporting periods across entities. Maintain clear consolidation schedules and an auditable trail from entity-level accounts to consolidated results.
- Provide leadership in strengthening internal communications with staff at all levels throughout the organization; create and promote a positive and supportive work environment.

EDUCATION





- Degree/Diploma in Financial Accounting and/or Business Administration is preferred.
- CPA designation is required.

EXPERIENCE

- Minimum 7-10 years of progressive accounting and finance leadership experience, including experience in a Controller role. Strong experience in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, treasury management, and internal controls.

COMPUTER

- Advanced proficiency with financial accounting software programs, Excel, Word and email.

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES:

- Motivated professional and positive personality. Thrives in a fast-paced, values-based environment and enjoys supporting growth initiatives.
- Keen analytic, organization and problem-solving skills that allow for strategic data interpretation.
- Personal qualities of integrity, honesty and solid work ethics. Committed and willing to lead and work within the values and ethics of the organization.
- Combines strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and communication skills with the ability to balance hands-on accounting and strategic leadership.
- Balances day-to-day execution with providing direction, mentoring, and motivating the accounting and finance team. Builds trusting working relationships with management, leaders and operational teams.
- Communicates key financial information clearly to senior management and external partners, as well as clearly translating complex concepts for both financial and non-financial audiences.
- Takes an active interest in the business. Connects financial oversight to operational performance and organizational growth while identifying opportunities to improve financial processes, internal controls, and reporting systems.

Team and values focused work environment and excellent remuneration package including senior level salary, benefits, parking, professional development and more!

📌 Senior Controller (Regina)
🏢 Employment Network Canada
📍 Regina

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