Posted 17 days ago
Controller
@ Robert Half
Calgary, Alberta
Overview
Robert Half is hiring a Controller for a client to lead accounting operations and support strategic financial management. The role covers month-end, quarter-end and year-end closes, financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, internal controls, audit coordination and supervision of accounting staff. Requires prior Controller experience and a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee monthly, quarterly and annual close processes
- Prepare and review financial statements
- Lead budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management
- Develop and strengthen internal controls and accounting policies
- Coordinate annual audits as primary contact for external auditors
Requirements summary:
- Previous experience as a Controller
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal controls
- Proficiency with ERP systems and advanced Excel
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-20
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-21
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-21
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Job details
| Seniority | Manager |
| Department | Finance & accounting |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Accounting, Finance |
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🔒 At Robert Half, we prioritize your security—if you believe you've encountered a scam or fraudulent recruiter, please report it immediately to https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/fraud-alert. All Robert Half recruiters communicate using their corporate email address, ending in roberthalf.com. 👋 Welcome to Robert Half. We're the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm, connecting opportunities at great companies with highly skilled job seekers. We provide dynamic contract, temporary, and permanent placement solutions across finance, accounting, technology, marketing, creative, legal, and administrative sectors. 🏆 In the last 12 months, Robert Half has been recognized as one of America’s Most Innovative Companies by Fortune, and with Protiviti, has been named one of the Fortune® World's Most Admired Companies™ and 100 Best Companies to Work For. 🏦 Traded on the New York Stock Exchange (symbol: RHI), we’re at the forefront of innovation in talent acquisition.
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- People associated on LinkedIn
- 27,769
- Reported office locations
- 2884 Sand Hill Road Suite 200, Menlo Park, CA 94025, US
- 2613 Camino Ramon, San Ramon, California 94583, US
- Robert Half International, Avenue Louise, 250 - 5th floor, Brussels, 1050, BE
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- 140 William St, Melbourne, VIC 3000, AU
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- Business categories
- Skill Assessment
- Human Resources
- Information Technology
- Employment
- Consulting
- Recruiting
- Marketing
- Security
- Advertising
- Staffing Agency
- Other recorded names
- Robert Half
- Robert Half
- Specialties
- consulting services
- accounting jobs
- finance jobs
- administrative jobs
- legal jobs
- IT jobs
- recruitment
- recruitment agency
- creative jobs
- staffing
- hiring
- employment agency
- contract talent
- contract professionals
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- permanent placement
- customer support jobs
- and marketing jobs
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- Yes
- Reported total investment
- 0
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🔒 At Robert Half, we prioritize your security—if you believe you've encountered a scam or fraudulent recruiter, please report it immediately to https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/fraud-alert. All Robert Half recruiters communicate using their corporate email address, ending in roberthalf.com. 👋 Welcome to Robert Half. We're the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm, connecting opportunities at…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Staffing and Recruiting |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Menlo Park, CA |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 1948 |
| Specialties | consulting servicesaccounting jobsfinance jobsadministrative jobslegal jobsIT jobsrecruitmentrecruitment agencycreative jobsstaffing |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 502 |
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Robert Half is partnering with a client to identify an experienced Controller to lead accounting operations and support strategic financial management. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader with strong technical accounting expertise, a process-improvement mindset, and the ability to partner effectively across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
- Prepare and review financial statements
- Manage the general ledger, account reconciliations, and journal entries
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management efforts
- Develop, maintain, and strengthen internal controls and accounting policies
- Supervise accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and other accounting operations
- Coordinate annual audits and serve as a primary contact for external auditors
- Ensure compliance with federal, provincial, and local reporting requirements
- Analyze financial results and provide recommendations to senior leadership
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, systems, and reporting efficiency
- Mentor and develop accounting staff
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Previous experience as a Controller
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls
- Proficiency with ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
To apply for this Controller opportunity, please click the "APPLY" Link located above. For any questions regarding this position, please contact Robert Half Talent Solutions at 403.237.9363. Be sure to reference JO# 05000-0013529981 in all communication. Robert Half would like to thank all applicants for their expressed interest however, only those candidates identified for interview will be contacted.
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