Posted 8 days ago
Financial Controller
@ Express Employment Professionals
Red Deer, Alberta
Overview
Express Employment Professionals is hiring a Financial Controller for a well-established manufacturing company in Red Deer, Alberta. The role oversees all accounting, payroll, HR administration and office operations, reporting to the General Manager and Corporate CFO. The posting describes a full-time position and a contractor arrangement.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee accounting, accounts payable and receivable, and general ledger
- Process semi-monthly payroll and administer HR and WCB programs
- Prepare budgets, cash flow forecasts and monthly financial reporting
- Present financial results to senior and corporate leadership
- Supervise local finance and administrative staff
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree in business, commerce, accounting or related field
- Minimum 5 years as a Controller in manufacturing
- Experience with SAP Business One and manufacturing accounting systems
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Proven leadership and strong communication skills
- CPA or other accounting designation preferred
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-29
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-17
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-31
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Finance & accounting |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | CPA |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Business, Commerce, Accounting |
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Express Employment Professionals
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To help as many people as possible find good jobs by helping as many clients as possible find good people.
Full company description
Founded in 1983 and corporately headquartered in Oklahoma City, Express Employment International supports the Express Employment Professionals franchise and related brands. The Express franchise brand is an industry-leading, international staffing company with franchise locations across the U.S., Canada, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Express International boasts a team of more than 500 professionals in Oklahoma City, and a network of sales and support teams internationally. Express Employment Professionals, our flagship franchise, has more than 870 franchise locations and began franchising in 1985 to deliver staffing support and human resource services through a network of franchise office owners. Express helps people find good jobs and companies find good people, and offers a full range of employment solutions, including evaluation hire, temporary staffing, professional search, and human resources for businesses around the globe. Focusing on a wide range of positions, Express' long-term goal is to put a million people to work annually.
- LinkedIn followers
- 189,455
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 14,384
- Reported office locations
- 9701 Boardwalk Boulevard, Oklahoma City, OK 73162, US
- Other recorded names
- Express Employment International Headquarters
- Express Employment International
- Specialties
- professional
- administrative
- commercial
- employment
- jobs
- staffing
- personnel
- career
- hiring
- workforce
- placement
- temporary
- human resources
- skilled trades
- direct hire
- light industrial
- and office services
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- Yes
Founded in 1983 and corporately headquartered in Oklahoma City, Express Employment International supports the Express Employment Professionals franchise and related brands. The Express franchise brand is an industry-leading, international staffing company with franchise locations across the U.S., Canada, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Express International boasts a team of more than 500 professionals in…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Staffing and Recruiting |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Oklahoma City, OK |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1983 |
| Specialties | professionaladministrativecommercialemploymentjobsstaffingpersonnelcareerhiringworkforce |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 342 |
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Financial Controller
Location: Red Deer, Alberta
Job Type: Full-Time
A well-established manufacturing company in Red Deer is seeking an experienced Controller to join its leadership team. This key position is responsible for overseeing all accounting functions, human resources administration, and general office operations. Reporting directly to the General Manager and Corporate Chief Financial Officer, the successful candidate will play an integral role in supporting operational and financial success.
Key Responsibilities
Accounting & Financial Management
- Oversee all accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, and general ledger activities.
- Process semi-monthly payroll for salaried employees and oversee payroll administration for hourly staff.
- Prepare monthly bank reconciliations, journal entries, variance analyses, inventory reporting, and financial statements.
- Develop and maintain cash flow forecasts, budgets, and financial analyses.
- Provide weekly and monthly management reporting and performance metrics.
- Present monthly financial results to senior management and corporate leadership.
- Lead the annual budgeting process and monitor performance against budget.
- Ensure accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls are followed.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and enhanced financial controls.
- Coordinate year-end financial statement reviews and tax return preparation with external accountants.
- Provide financial insights and support to operational management.
Human Resources
- Maintain employee records and administer company benefit programs.
- Manage HR systems and support human resources processes with assistance from corporate resources.
- Administer WCB premiums, claims management, and return-to-work programs.
Office Administration
- Oversee day-to-day office operations.
- Supervise and support local finance and administrative staff.
- Assist with administrative initiatives as required.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Commerce, Accounting, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience as a Controller within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong accounting, financial analysis, budgeting, and reporting experience.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience with manufacturing accounting systems and payroll administration.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and reconciliation skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- Proven leadership and interpersonal skills.
- Experience with SAP Business One.
Preferred
- CPA or other professional accounting designation.
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You are highly organized, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities while providing accurate and timely financial information to support business decision-making.
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