<p>Robert Half is seeking an experienced Controller on behalf of our client, a well-established organization looking for a strong financial leader to oversee accounting operations, strengthen internal controls, and support business decision-making.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger, month-end and year-end close, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and financial reporting</li><li>Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements</li><li>Maintain and improve internal controls, accounting policies, and compliance procedures</li><li>Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management processes</li><li>Ensure timely and accurate account reconciliations and variance analysis</li><li>Coordinate external audits, tax filings, and regulatory reporting requirements</li><li>Partner with executive leadership to provide financial insights and recommendations</li><li>Supervise and mentor accounting staff, helping to build an efficient and high-performing team</li><li>Evaluate systems, workflows, and reporting tools to enhance accuracy and efficiency</li></ul>
<p>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.</p><p> </p><p>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.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><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><p><br></p>
<p>Robert Half is partnering with a client to identify an experienced Controller to lead accounting operations and support strategic financial management. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader with strong technical accounting expertise, a process-improvement mindset, and the ability to partner effectively across the organization.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes</li><li>Prepare and review financial statements </li><li>Manage the general ledger, account reconciliations, and journal entries</li><li>Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management efforts</li><li>Develop, maintain, and strengthen internal controls and accounting policies</li><li>Supervise accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and other accounting operations</li><li>Coordinate annual audits and serve as a primary contact for external auditors</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal, provincial, and local reporting requirements</li><li>Analyze financial results and provide recommendations to senior leadership</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve processes, systems, and reporting efficiency</li><li>Mentor and develop accounting staff</li></ul>
We are looking for a Controller to join a growing automotive organization in Calgary, Alberta. In this role, you will provide financial leadership across dealership operations, delivering clear insights that support sound business decisions and stronger performance. You will work closely with operational leaders to enhance profitability, maintain accurate reporting, and promote consistent accounting practices in a fast-moving environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee the monthly close process for dealership entities and assess financial results to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and meaningful reporting.<br>• Evaluate operating performance, highlight financial exposure, and present practical recommendations that support informed decision-making.<br>• Collaborate with General Managers and department heads to identify opportunities to improve margins, control costs, and increase operational effectiveness.<br>• Contribute to the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and ongoing financial plans that align with business objectives.<br>• Examine reconciliations, payroll activity, commission calculations, inventory records, and balance sheet accounts to maintain financial integrity.<br>• Reinforce internal control practices and encourage strong accounting standards across daily and monthly processes.<br>• Support initiatives that simplify workflows and create greater consistency in finance procedures across multiple dealership locations.<br>• Prepare ad hoc financial analysis and management reporting to address evolving business needs and leadership requests.