Controller

hybrid
Calgary, Alberta, Canada .
full-time . January 29, 2026

Description

Do you enjoy building strong processes, developing people, and providing trusted financial insight that supports smart business decisions? If so, we should talk! Our client, a well-established and growing company in the energy sector, based in downtown Calgary, is seeking a Controller to join their Finance leadership team. This is a key role for an experienced accounting professional who brings strong technical expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to balance hands-on execution with strategic oversight.

Reporting to the VP of Finance, the Controller is someone who values accuracy, transparency, and collaboration. In this role, you will be responsible for the integrity of the organization’s financial reporting and accounting operations while maintaining oversight on the company’s risk and compliance status. You will play a critical part in supporting business decision-making, strengthening financial governance, and ensuring the organization is well-positioned for continued growth.

As a Controller, you will oversee the organization’s day-to-day accounting while shaping processes, controls, and reporting frameworks. This position requires a detail-oriented and proactive leader who can partner effectively with cross-functional teams, senior leadership, and external parties.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

Strategic Leadership & Risk Management

Serve as a steward of financial governance and accounting-related risk management, ensuring accounting policies, internal controls, and reporting practices safeguard company assets and support compliance across jurisdictions
Anticipate and mitigate financial, regulatory, and operational risks through trend analysis, assessing control effectiveness, and presenting data-driven observations and proposals to leadership
Lead initiatives to align practices with both IFRS and emerging regulatory frameworks

Financial Reporting & Decision Support

Oversee financial reporting processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance
Prepare and review budget-to-actual analyses, financial statements and reporting packages, variance explanations, and working papers to support informed decision-making at the executive level
Drive enhancements in reporting systems and dashboards
Manage cash, intercompany reconciliations, and external filings
Support external audit processes and act as a primary point of contact for auditors and advisors

Accounting Operations & Internal Controls

Lead the month-end and year-end close processes
Oversee general banking operations, ledger integrity, reconciliations, and intercompany reconciliations
Ensure finance systems and reporting tools support accuracy, scalability, and auditability
Ensure compliance with tax obligations and coordinate external filings

Leadership, Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team, fostering accountability and continuous improvement
Partner with Finance leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to provide clear financial insight and guidance
Contribute to process improvements and special projects aligned with organizational priorities
Support M&A activities, including financial due diligence, integration planning, and alignment with accounting and governance standards

The right candidate will demonstrate on their resume:

A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
7-10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, with 3-5+ years in a senior accounting leadership role (such as Controller, Senior Manager, or equivalent)
CPA designation is strongly preferred
Strong working knowledge of IFRS accounting standards, controls, and financial governance
Proven abilities in technical accounting and experience with full-cycle financial reporting, month-end, and year-end processes
Experience leading, mentoring, and developing teams
Ability to communicate clearly with stakeholders, working with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory bodies
Advanced Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems and PowerBI; additional experience with advanced reporting or data visualization tools would be considered an asset
Previous experience in the energy sector, with mergers and acquisitions, multi-entity, growth-oriented, and/or complex organizations, would also be considered an asset

What’s in it for you:

Competitive base salary of $120,000 – $130,000
Annual bonus program
4 weeks paid vacation
Comprehensive benefits package
RRSP matching
Work for a passionate company that empowers its employees
Join a culture of shared expertise and collective purpose

This role offers a flexible/hybrid work environment (up to two days per week from home) upon successful completion of the probationary period. Working hours are standard (40-hour work week, Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.), with flexibility required during key reporting periods.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:

Our client values diversity in thought as well as representation. They are committed to building an environment that provides a foundation for safety and belonging and are challenging their biases and assumptions daily. Should you need any support during the application or interview process, please do not hesitate to let us know during the recruitment process.

To Apply

Please apply by submitting your resume and cover letter in one document. The deadline to apply for this role is 11:59pm MDT on February 12, 2026.

While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. All applications will be handled with strict confidentiality.

Compensation

$120,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

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