Finlink Group Looking for CONTROLLER at Calgary, Alberta, Canada Full Time

 CONTROLLER

OBJECTIVE

Do you consider yourself an ambitious accounting professional with a strong background in full-cycle accounting that has completed your CPA designation?

Well, We are looking for an accounting professional with 3+ years’ of experience for a Controller position for our client. You will play a critical role in leading the Accounting functions and management in the company to reach the organizational goals. You will be growing and working in an entrepreneurial environment, while being exposed to C-level management such as reporting to the President directly.

This will provide a dynamic environment within a fast-growing company. Ideally, we are looking for someone mature, flexible, adaptable and with well-rounded experience working in SME’s for strong full-cycle accounting abilities to help our client succeed. This position also has a competitive compensation with bonus structure. Want to hear more? Let’s take a look at some of the duties you will be tackling.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Financial Analysis: Dive into detailed financial analyses to support key decisions and initiatives.
• Project Accounting Leadership: Lead a dynamic team through full-cycle project accounting, including reporting, budgeting, variance analysis, forecasting, and project cost assessment.
• Precise Invoice Processing: Skillfully handle vendor invoices, ensuring strict adherence to company policies.
• Financial Statement Expertise: Craft and review essential financial statements (balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements) for accuracy and compliance.
• Budget Collaboration: Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to develop, monitor, and adjust annual budgets.
• Month-End and Year-End Processes: Assist in financial closing processes, including reconciliations and financial statement preparations.
• Accounts Management: Tackle accounts receivable and payable, from invoice generation to customer account reconciliations.
• Payroll Oversight: Manage payroll processing, ensuring precision in pay, overtime, bonuses, and payroll data reconciliation.
• Internal Controls and Compliance: Develop robust internal controls to safeguard company assets and maintain financial policy compliance.
• Cash Flow Optimization: Proactively monitor cash flow and optimize working capital.
• This role combines financial acumen, teamwork, and meticulous attention to detail—ideal for an ambitious job applicant! Now more about you.

Professional Qualifications And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a relevant field.
• Accounting Designation completed and in good standing: CPA, CGA, CMA, CA or equivalent.
• At least 4 years experience working in an accounting position, with strong full-cycle experience.
• Accounting software proficiency, such as QuickBooks and SAP are preferred, or other relevant software.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

Why You Should Apply

• Being part of a dynamic team in an entrepreneurial environment while reporting to the president, an excellent opportunity for executive exposure and mentorship.
• Be part of a company that knows its business, and has been in business since the 1940’s while having a 20% plus growth in hires in the last few years. This position offers a competitive compensation and benefits package to show how much your contributions, expertise and skills are celebrated and acknowledged.
• Opportunities for further professional development to make sure you keep on growing in your position within the company, we only look forward here.

Although the benefits are not publicly listed here, we’d share the compensation structure with you when we reach out. If your application is successful we will contact you via email, LinkedIn or a direct call.

Note: if you are applying from Calgary, this position will require relocation within Alberta.

Feel free to reach out and apply for this fantastic next career step! We’d love to have a discussion with you and go over more details on the position and answer any of your questions.