3 results for Assistant Controller in Calgary, AB

Controller

Calgary, AB
onsite
Contract / Temporary to Hire
0 - 0 CAD / Yearly
THE ROLE:Our client is seeking an experienced Controller for a leadership opportunity within a complex, fast-paced organization undergoing significant transformation and restructuring. This is a hands-on role for a finance professional who can provide stability, manage competing priorities, and confidently oversee accounting operations in a multi-entity environment.Responsibilities:<ul><li>Oversee day-to-day accounting operations and full-cycle accounting under ASPE.</li><li>Manage cash flow, forecasting, liquidity planning, and bank requisitions.</li><li>Lead year-end reporting, including financial statements, notes, and MD&A.</li><li>Oversee reconciliations and provide hands-on support with inventory accounting.</li><li>Support insurance-related financial analysis and documentation.</li><li>Mentor accounting staff and provide guidance to a lean finance team.</li><li>Partner with leadership and external advisors on financial matters.</li><li>Identify process improvements and support the adoption of AI-enabled tools.</li><li>Provide structure and stability throughout a period of transition.</li></ul>ABOUT YOU:You are a hands-on, adaptable finance leader who thrives in complex and fast-moving environments. You bring strong technical accounting expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities. You are comfortable getting into the details, mentoring others, and navigating change with confidence. WHAT'S ON OFFER?This opportunity offers the chance to make an immediate and meaningful impact within a uniquely complex organization. You will gain exposure to business transformation, complex accounting matters, and senior-level decision-making while contributing to the stability and growth of the finance function.
2026-09-01T00:00:00Z

Controller

Calgary, AB
onsite
Permanent
0 - 0 CAD / Yearly
Robert Half is seeking an experienced Corporate Controller on behalf of our client. The Corporate Controller will provide leadership across the controllership function while playing a critical role in strengthening financial processes, controls, governance, and organizational effectiveness. This individual will be expected to assess existing practices, identify opportunities for improvement, and lead meaningful change across the organization. This is an opportunity for a hands-on, decisive finance leader who is comfortable operating in a complex environment, challenging the status quo, and leading initiatives that improve the effectiveness, consistency, and scalability of the finance function. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Provide overall leadership for the corporate accounting and controllership function, ensuring accurate, timely, and reliable financial reporting.</li><li>Lead the ongoing development and enhancement of accounting processes, policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.</li><li>Assess existing processes and controls, identify gaps and inefficiencies, and design and implement practical improvements.</li><li>Strengthen the internal-control environment, including financial controls, reconciliations, documentation, approvals, and risk management.</li><li>Lead initiatives focused on process standardization, automation, efficiency, and improved financial data and reporting.</li><li>Drive change-management initiatives across multiple functions and locations, ensuring sustainable adoption of new processes and ways of working.</li><li>Lead cross-functional finance initiatives from concept through implementation, including defining priorities, establishing accountability, and managing execution.</li><li>Partner with senior leadership and operational stakeholders to improve financial processes and decision-making across the organization.</li><li>Provide strong technical accounting and controllership leadership, including oversight of financial reporting, month-end close, audit, and compliance requirements.</li><li>Identify areas where existing practices or structures are no longer effective and make informed recommendations for change.</li><li>Make difficult decisions when required, balancing financial risk, operational realities, organizational impact, and long-term objectives.</li><li>Establish clear expectations, accountability, and performance standards within the finance organization.</li><li>Develop and mentor finance professionals while building a culture of ownership, continuous improvement, and high performance.</li><li>Lead and influence stakeholders across functions and geographies, often without direct authority.</li><li>Support senior leadership with analysis, insight, and recommendations on financial and operational matters.</li><li>Ensure changes to processes and controls are effectively implemented, documented, and embedded within the organization.</li></ul>
2026-08-17T00:00:00Z

Controller

Calgary, AB
onsite
Temporary
0 - 0 CAD / Yearly
THE ROLE:Our client is seeking an experienced Controller (CPA) to lead financial reporting, accounting operations, and month-end and quarter-end close processes. This role will oversee a finance team and ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Lead month-end and quarter-end close processes.</li><li>Oversee financial reporting, consolidations, and cash flow reporting.</li><li>Review journal entries, reconciliations, AP, and supporting schedules.</li><li>Prepare and analyze financial statements and management reporting.</li><li>Ensure compliance with IFRS and strong financial controls.</li><li>Partner with senior leadership to provide financial insights and support decision-making.</li><li>Lead, mentor, and support the finance team.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and reporting.</li><li>Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of financial information.</li></ul>ABOUT YOU:You are a hands-on finance leader with strong technical accounting and financial reporting experience. You bring sound judgment, strong leadership skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving, with the ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment. WHAT'S ON OFFER:This opportunity offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in a key finance leadership role, working closely with senior management and a talented accounting team. You’ll have the opportunity to strengthen financial processes, support reporting requirements, and provide valuable financial leadership. Don’t delay – apply today!
2026-09-01T00:00:00Z