Position Summary

The Controller is responsible for overseeing the company's accounting operations, maintaining accurate financial records, preparing timely financial and project cost reports, and ensuring appropriate financial controls are in place.

The position provides financial information and analysis to support operational and business decisions, oversees payroll and accounts payable and receivable functions, and identifies opportunities to improve accounting systems, reporting processes, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Accounting and Reporting

- Oversee daily accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial records, reconciliations, and reporting.
- Prepare financial statements and management reports, providing ownership with timely financial insights.
- Monitor financial performance, investigate discrepancies, and coordinate year-end requirements with external accountants.

Project Cost Accounting

- Manage construction job costing, including labour, materials, and project-related expenses.
- Prepare monthly project cost reports, monitor budgets, and identify variances.
- Collaborate with project managers to ensure accurate cost allocation and support financial decision-making.

Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Payroll

- Oversee accounts payable, receivable, invoicing, collections, and reconciliations.
- Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing and maintain supporting documentation.
- Address accounting-related inquiries from employees, customers, and vendors.

Internal Controls and Compliance

- Develop and maintain financial controls, accounting procedures, and approval processes.
- Esure compliance with financial policies and applicable regulations.
- Identify financial risks and recommend corrective actions to strengthen accountability.

Financial Operations and Collaboration

- Work closely with ownership to support financial planning, reporting, and business decisions.
- Partner with project managers and operational teams to improve cost tracking and reporting.




- Provide guidance and oversight to accounting staff and external service providers as required.

Qualifications and Experience

Required Qualifications

- Post-secondary education in accounting, finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Progressive accounting experience, including responsibility for financial reporting and day-to-day accounting operations.
- Demonstrated experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and financial reconciliations.
- Experience preparing and analyzing financial reports and cost information.
- Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
- Ability to independently manage accounting responsibilities and meet established reporting deadlines.
- Solid written and verbal communication skills.

Assets

- Experience in construction, electrical contracting, or another project-based industry.
- Experience with construction job costing and project financial reporting.
- Experience using Sage accounting software, particularly Sage 100.
- Experience implementing financial controls or improving accounting systems and processes.

What We Offer

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting skilled to take on a key role within an established, project-driven organization. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work directly with ownership, contribute to important financial and operational decisions, and play a meaningful role in improving accounting systems and reporting processes.

This position offers a high level of responsibility, the opportunity to make a direct impact on business operations, and the potential for a flexible hybrid work arrangement.This is a confidential recruitment process. Additional details about the organization will be shared with qualified candidates as they progress through the selection process. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We welcome applications from all qualified individual.

Pay: $80,000.00-$110,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Controller (Calgary)
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📍 Calgary