Controller (3 Month Contract)

About Our Client

Our client is seeking a Controller for a 3-month contract, with the possibility of an extension.

About the Opportunity

• Lead all month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Oversee the full-cycle accounting function, including general ledger, accounts payable, payroll, account reconciliations, and financial controls.
• Manage and coordinate the annual external audit, acting as the primary liaison with auditors and ensuring a smooth and efficient process.
• Prepare and support quarterly lender reporting, including debt covenant calculations, compliance reviews, and banking relationship management.
• Validate and reconcile historical financial data following ERP implementation and lead the development of financial reporting processes within the new system.
• Lead the accounting integration and financial reporting requirements associated with an acquisition.
• Prepare monthly management reporting packages, including variance analysis, KPI reporting, and executive-level financial insights.
• Support the preparation and coordination of Scientific Research & Experimental Development (SR&ED) reporting and related documentation.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal controls.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team.
• Support audits and liaise with external stakeholders.

About You

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years as a controller
• Strong with ERP systems. System implementation experience is highly preferred
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment
• High competency in excel
• CPA designation or equivalent is highly preferred
• Experience with Vantage Point is an asset but not required

By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions.

How to Apply

Click the “Apply Now” button and follow the instructions to submit your resume. Please know that we only accept documents in MS Word or Rich Text formats. When referencing this job, quote # 308313.

This position for employment is for a current vacancy with Vaco/Highspring’s client. You must currently reside within the Calgary area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.