The Business Unit Controller (BUC) is involved in all aspects of financial management, including accounting and short/long-term planning for the engineering and field service business unit. Partnering with leadership and other stakeholders, the BUC will help guide understanding and decision making for the Company. Through collaboration with Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A;), Commissions & Payroll and Operational Leadership, the BUC will assist with preparation of materials for various audiences including Senior Leadership, C-suite executives, the Board of Directors, and Investors. The BUC will be responsible for maintaining/implementing financial controls. They will ensure compliance with accepted accounting guidelines, processes and legal requirements, and organize the preparation of corporate tax and audit engagements.

Roles And Responsibilities

Review and analyze consolidated financial statements for an international group of companies

Oversee the timely preparation of working papers and journal entries for the month-end close and support team members in developing and automating processes to improve accuracy and enhance analysis for each accounting period

Provide comprehensive financial information to FP&A;, identifying and reporting on variances between budgeted and actual results along with unusual business outcomes

Work with operations on project accounting, project performance, and reporting

Actively participate in the preparation of monthly forecasts and annual budgets by maintaining data used by leadership and developing relevant assumptions





Assist senior leaders in understanding the drivers of the business and provide appropriate recommendations during monthly preliminary reviews by showcasing trends in AR, invoicing timeliness, profitability changes, asset purchasing, cross-rental expenditures and other KPI’s

Update senior leaders on the status of capital projects and evaluate progress as required

Responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations such as WCB reporting, IRS/CRA communication, sales taxes, and other government reporting

Work closely with external auditors on providing supporting documentation, working papers and clarifying controls, processes and accounting entries

Management and reporting of operational/cost accounting including the creation and monitoring of fully burdened labor rates and other operational accounting activities

Leadership & Team Management

Lead, mentor, and develop accounting team members to build a high-performing and accountable team

Establish priorities and assign responsibilities to ensure timely completion of accounting activities

Provide regular feedback, coaching, and performance guidance to direct reports

Identify training and career development opportunities for team members

Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and customer service within the Accounting department

Ensure appropriate cross-training and documentation of key accounting processes

Requirements





Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required

CPA preferred

7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with increasing levels of responsibility.

Prior experience in an Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, Controller, or similar leadership role preferred.

Experience managing and developing accounting professionals

Experience managing month-end and year-end close processes

Experience with multi-entity and/or multi-location accounting strongly preferred

Experience with financial statement preparation and analysis

Strong understanding of internal controls and accounting processes

Experience working with external auditors and supporting financial statement audits

M&A;, acquisition integration, or purchase accounting experience is a plus

Strong Microsoft Excel skills and experience working with ERP/accounting systems

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills

Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify and resolve accounting issues

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Demonstrated ability to lead a team while also remaining hands‑on with accounting activities

Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment

Ability to work onsite in an office environment Monday through Friday

Preferred Experience

Experience in a multi-entity, multi-jurisdiction organization

Experience in rental, industrial services, energy, electrical services, engineering, or a related industry

Experience working for a private equity-backed or acquisitive organization

📌 Business Unit Controller (Edmonton)
🏢 Sunbelt Solomon
📍 Edmonton