SBL Contractors is a Calgary-based commercial construction company that services western Canada, specializing in general contracting, turn-key design build projects, and professional construction management. We are currently seeking a full-time qualified Controller to join our team.

Eligible candidates will be professional, engaged and motivated individuals with a strong accounting background and experience in financial and operations management roles. Candidates must have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills and be able to work in a demanding and dynamic workplace.

Occupational Summary

As a Controller, you will work directly with the management team to establish and oversee financial and administrative policies, procedures, controls and reporting systems. You will manage a small financial and administrative department to fulfill the Company’s fiscal and operational objectives.

General Controller Job Duties:

- Guide financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures.
- Protect assets by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing internal controls.
- Monitor and confirm financial conditions by conducting internal audits; providing information to external auditors.
- Prepare operating budgets by establishing schedules; collecting, analyzing, and consolidating financial data; recommending plans.
- Achieve budget objectives by scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions.
- Provide status of financial condition to management by collecting, interpreting, and reporting financial data.
- Prepare special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
- Comply with federal, provincial,



and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; filing financial reports; advising management on needed actions.
- Other projects and duties that arise from time to time necessary to assist management in the strategic decisions and direction of the company.

Qualified candidates will have the following:

- minimum 2 years experience in a Controller position or equivalent work experience including development and measurement of budgets, cash flow management and all aspects of corporate finance
- experience with and ability to directly manage and supervise an accounting/finance department
- experience with developing, implementing and analyzing processes and performance of a corporate accounting/finance department including internal audit and internal controls
- experience with commercial construction contracts, construction budgets and construction liens are a valuable asset but not mandatory as training is able to be provided
- extensive experience and knowledge of all MS Office products is essential and experience with project management and financial reporting software (including ProCore software) is required
- strong interpersonal skills (including fluency in English, both written and oral) and ability to build and work as part of a team is mandatory
- a satisfactory Criminal Record check will be a precondition of employment
- preference may be given to candidates possessing relevant post-secondary degrees in accounting/finance and related areas, but equivalent work experience will also be considered
- Job Type: Full time
- Salary: Varies based on experience
- Includes: Benefits

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Education:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:

- accounting: 3 years (preferred)

📌 Controller (Calgary)
🏢 SBL Contractors
📍 Calgary