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Corporate Controller in Calgary, AB

Corporate Controller Job Description

Corporate controllers oversee the accounting and financial reporting functions of a company and should have strong knowledge of CGAAP and financial reporting. Businesses prefer candidates with a CPA, a master’s degree in business administration, and experience working in public accounting. The job typically requires 10 years of experience in finance and accounting, including five years in a management capacity.

Typical corporate controller duties:

Managing accounts payable/accounts receivable, payroll, and financial reporting transactions. Performing analysis on financial results, trends, costs, and budgets. Preparing forecast reports for income, expenses, and earnings. Ensuring that accounting activities are in compliance with CGAAP and reporting requirements. Preparing tax schedules and returns, and ensuring that corporate income tax compliance is accurate. Creating and implementing policies and procedures to identify, resolve, and document accounting issues. Managing the annual audit process. Creating procedures to make the close and reporting processes more efficient and accurate.

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Salary for Corporate Controller in Calgary, AB

141775 - 192655

Low
141775
The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is still developing core skills.
Mid
168275
The candidate has moderate experience in the role or one similar, meets most requirements and may hold transferable skills or relevant certifications.
High
192655
The candidate has extensive experience in the role, demonstrates advanced skills and often brings specialized certifications or industry experience.
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