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<p><strong>THE ROLE:</strong></p><p>Are you an experienced accounting professional seeking a temporary yet impactful leadership role? We are partnering with our client in Brooks, AB to recruit a Contract Controller for a 6–9 month engagement. This critical position will help stabilize operations and deliver hands-on accounting expertise in a fast-paced environment. As the Contract Controller, you will take charge of full-cycle accounting and financial management, ensuring the organization’s financial processes run smoothly and efficiently. <em>Your responsibilities will include:</em></p><ul><li>Leading month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes</li><li>Managing core accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, cash flow, and general ledger operations</li><li>Preparing and analyzing financial statements to ensure accuracy and compliance</li><li>Guiding budgeting, forecasting, and performing variance analyses to support leadership decision-making</li><li>Strengthening internal controls and exploring opportunities to streamline processes</li><li>Collaborating with leadership to provide meaningful financial insights while maintaining relationships with external stakeholders such as auditors and banks</li><li><strong>This position is full-time, on-site in Brooks, AB, </strong>with potential hybrid flexibility if required. If you are a driven accounting professional ready to make an immediate impact, this is your chance to contribute your expertise while collaborating with a talented leadership team</li></ul><p><strong>ABOUT YOU:</strong></p><p>You excel in high-impact, temporary roles and thrive in environments that require immediate action. You have experience stepping into senior financial positions and delivering results in fast-turnaround projects, making you a strategic asset to any organization. You possess at least 5 years of extensive full-cycle accounting experience in senior roles with proven experience using ERP and accounting software with confidence to adapt quickly You have exceptional communication skills to effectively partner with leadership and operational teams and a knack for assessing situations quickly, taking ownership, and driving success in dynamic settings.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>WHAT'S ON OFFER?</strong></p><p>Join our client's team as a Controller, earn competitive compensation for the contract duration, rewarding your expertise and dedication. Partner with a collaborative leadership team, refine your expertise, and make process improvement recommendations that will shape the organization’s future. If you're looking to join a collaborative finance team, lead and develop others then please apply today for immediate consideration! Join the team and be part of the journey towards success.</p>
<p><strong>YOUR SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:</strong></p><ul><li>CPA designation (or equivalent) is highly preferred</li><li>At least 5 years of extensive full-cycle accounting experience in senior roles</li><li>Proven experience using ERP and accounting software with confidence to adapt quickly</li><li>Expertise across all phases of the accounting cycle, including operational processes such as AP, AR, payroll, and cash flow management</li><li>Strong technical accounting skills, with the ability to produce timely and accurate reports</li><li>A track record of delivering actionable budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses</li><li>Experience streamlining financial operations through improved systems and controls</li><li>Confidence in serving as a liaison with external auditors and strengthening internal frameworks</li></ul><p>If you are available immediately with the requirements listed above, click the “Apply Now!” link. Please quote job reference number 05000-9504205355 on all communication. Robert Half would like to take this opportunity to thank all applicants in advance for their expressed interest! At Robert Half, we pride ourselves on connecting skilled professionals with opportunities that align with their expertise and career goals. With decades of experience as a global staffing leader, we’re here to support your professional growth and help organizations succeed with top-tier talent. <em>The job you want is just an app away. Whether remote or on-site, search for a job you’ll love with the Robert Half app. Download on the App Store or get it on Google Play.</em></p><p> </p>
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  • Calgary, Ab., AB
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • - CAD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>THE ROLE:</strong></p><p>Are you an experienced accounting professional seeking a temporary yet impactful leadership role? We are partnering with our client in Brooks, AB to recruit a Contract Controller for a 6–9 month engagement. This critical position will help stabilize operations and deliver hands-on accounting expertise in a fast-paced environment. As the Contract Controller, you will take charge of full-cycle accounting and financial management, ensuring the organization’s financial processes run smoothly and efficiently. <em>Your responsibilities will include:</em></p><ul><li>Leading month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes</li><li>Managing core accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, cash flow, and general ledger operations</li><li>Preparing and analyzing financial statements to ensure accuracy and compliance</li><li>Guiding budgeting, forecasting, and performing variance analyses to support leadership decision-making</li><li>Strengthening internal controls and exploring opportunities to streamline processes</li><li>Collaborating with leadership to provide meaningful financial insights while maintaining relationships with external stakeholders such as auditors and banks</li><li><strong>This position is full-time, on-site in Brooks, AB, </strong>with potential hybrid flexibility if required. If you are a driven accounting professional ready to make an immediate impact, this is your chance to contribute your expertise while collaborating with a talented leadership team</li></ul><p><strong>ABOUT YOU:</strong></p><p>You excel in high-impact, temporary roles and thrive in environments that require immediate action. You have experience stepping into senior financial positions and delivering results in fast-turnaround projects, making you a strategic asset to any organization. You possess at least 5 years of extensive full-cycle accounting experience in senior roles with proven experience using ERP and accounting software with confidence to adapt quickly You have exceptional communication skills to effectively partner with leadership and operational teams and a knack for assessing situations quickly, taking ownership, and driving success in dynamic settings.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>WHAT'S ON OFFER?</strong></p><p>Join our client's team as a Controller, earn competitive compensation for the contract duration, rewarding your expertise and dedication. Partner with a collaborative leadership team, refine your expertise, and make process improvement recommendations that will shape the organization’s future. If you're looking to join a collaborative finance team, lead and develop others then please apply today for immediate consideration! Join the team and be part of the journey towards success.</p>
  • 2025-08-29T17:44:00Z

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