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Controller (6 month contract)
@ Vaco by Highspring
Calgary, Alberta
Requirements summary:
- · 8+ years of progressive accounting experience with at least 3 years as controller
- · Month end, full cycle accounting, financial reporting, audit liaison
- · Industry experience: Home building, real estate, construction (WIP, job costing, revenue recognition)
- · CPA or similar designation is preferred but not required
- · Experience in multicurrency environment is an asset but not required
- · System experience: Sage Intact is an asset but not required
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- 2026-11-09
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- 2026-11-11
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- 2026-11-11
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Vaco by Highspring
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Full company description
Vaco is the Talent Solutions division of Highspring, a leading global professional services organization. With expertise in Accounting and Finance, Technology and Digital, and Human Resources and Operations, Vaco provides Contract Staffing and Direct Hire solutions. Vaco’s parent company, Highspring, helps clients with two additional integrated service offerings: Consulting and Managed Services. With more than 10,000 employees across more than 45 offices worldwide, Highspring gives partners the agility to thrive, address challenges, and seize opportunities in a rapidly changing world. Get to know us at vaco.com.
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- 1,479
- Reported office locations
- 5501 Virginia Way, Suite 120, Brentwood, Tennessee 37027, US
- 1133 Quail Ct, Pewaukee, Wisconsin 53072, US
- 4030 W Boy Scout Blvd, 100, Tampa, Florida 33607, US
- 31 Milk St, #510, Boston, Massachusetts 02109, US
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- 4215 Worth Ave, 210, Columbus, Ohio 43219, US
- 2000 S Colorado Blvd, Denver, Colorado 80222, US
- 5875 Castle Crk Pkwy Dr N, 100, Indianapolis, IN 46250, US
- 6701 Center Dr W, 960, Los Angeles, California 90045, US
- 297 N Hubbards Ln, 101, Louisville, Kentucky 40207, US
- 1648 W Massey Rd, 100, Memphis, Tennessee 38120, US
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- 4130 Parklake Ave, 300, Raleigh, North Carolina 27612, US
- 3901 Westerre Pkwy, 120, Richmond, VA 23233, US
- 2001 N Main St, Walnut Creek, California 94596, US
- 301 N Main St, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27101, US
- 736 6 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta T2P 3T7, CA
- Other recorded names
- Vaco by Highspring
- Specialties
- Staffing
- Recruiting
- Talent Solutions
- Finance & Accounting
- Technology
- Operations
- and Human Resources
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- Yes
Vaco is the Talent Solutions division of Highspring, a leading global professional services organization. With expertise in Accounting and Finance, Technology and Digital, and Human Resources and Operations, Vaco provides Contract Staffing and Direct Hire solutions. Vaco’s parent company, Highspring, helps clients with two additional integrated service offerings: Consulting and Managed Services. With more than…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Staffing and Recruiting |
| Company size | 5,001-10,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Brentwood, Tennessee |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Specialties | StaffingRecruitingTalent SolutionsFinance & AccountingTechnologyOperationsand Human Resources |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 41 |
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This is a 6 month contract with permanent potential
Job Description:
· Own monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes across multiple corporate, partnership, and project entities.
· Prepare financial statements under ASPE and US GAAP, including foreign exchange revaluations, multi-currency reporting, and consolidated results.
· Manage capitalized project costs, interest capitalization, revenue recognition, and detailed balance sheet reconciliations.
· Lead external audit and review engagements, including preparation of working papers and serving as the primary auditor contact.
· Oversee intercompany accounting, eliminations, management fee allocations, and cost recovery transactions.
· Administer job costing, project budget tracking, cost-to-complete reporting, holdbacks, lender draw submissions, and trust account reconciliations.
· Prepare cash flow forecasts, monitor debt facilities and covenant compliance, and support investor capital account reporting and distributions.
· Manage Canadian and cross-border compliance, including GST/HST, T2, T5, T5013, T5018, non-resident withholding, and coordination of U.S. tax filings.
· Oversee ADP payroll, remittances, year-end reporting (T4/T4A), and payroll cost allocations to projects and entities.
· Act as systems lead for ERP and construction accounting platforms, driving automation, strengthening internal controls, documenting SOPs, and supervising accounting staff.
ABOUT YOU:
· 8+ years of progressive accounting experience with at least 3 years as controller
· Month end, full cycle accounting, financial reporting, audit liaison
· Industry experience: Home building, real estate, construction (WIP, job costing, revenue recognition)
· CPA or similar designation is preferred but not required
· Experience in multicurrency environment is an asset but not required
· System experience: Sage Intact is an asset but not required
· Hands-on Canadian tax experience is an asset but not required
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