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5 results for Controller in Edmonton Ab

Controller <p><strong>THE ROLE:</strong> </p><p>Our Edmonton based client is on the hunt for an experienced Contract Controller who’s ready for a challenge. As the Contract Controller we are looking for a financial specialist who can take reins of our clients' financial management, ensuring stability and efficiency.</p><p><em>Key Responsibilities: </em></p><p>Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements, working with auditors, mentorship of team and oversight over the financial function. In addition, communicate with senior management on strategic financial planning</p><p><strong>ABOUT YOU:</strong></p><p>You are a certified professional with 7+ years of progressive experience up to the Controllership level. As an expert in delivering strategic financial guidance, you shine in improving internal control systems and in preparing detailed financial reports. Not only are you adept at optimizing financial procedures, but you also have a knack for thriving in a dynamic work environment. Your strong communication and collaboration skills, combined with your organization and keen attention to detail, bolster your excellent time management capabilities. You are a solid problem solver, ready to tackle any challenges that come your way. As an experienced Contract Controller, you are seeking your next challenge: providing our clients with stability and efficiency in handling their financial management.</p><p><strong>WHAT'S ON OFFER?</strong></p><p>Join our client's team as a Controller, earn competitive compensation, while gaining professional development and growth opportunities. Be a vital part of an innovative and collaborative team. Don't miss out on this chance to be a driving force behind financial excellence. Submit your details online today!</p> Controller <p>We are currently helping our client in their search for a Controller who will be responsible for the company's overall financial management. This role involves providing strategic financial leadership, managing finances and financial risks, as well as directing financial planning and reporting. </p><p><br></p><p>This organization has gone through a period of strong growth, and they are looking for a Controller to elevate the finance function for the organization.</p><p><br></p><ul><li>The Controller will lead the accounting team, which includes an Assistant Controller, and work closely with senior management to promote financial prosperity and growth within the company.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>The Controller will be reporting directly to the CEO, supervising the Assistant Controller and other members of the finance team, and collaborating with senior management. Duties of this position include encompassing all financial operations such as accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. </li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>This role also includes managing cash flow and investments. The Controller will also be required to assure regulation compliance and internal policy enforcement, prepare financial statements and reports, and conduct financial risk assessments to formulate risk mitigation strategies. </li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>The ability to offer financial insights and recommendations for strategic decision-making is a key part of the role.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>The successful candidate will build and upkeep effective communication and relationships with financial institutions, insurers, regulators, and other key contributors. </li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>As the team leader, an important part of the role is to offer leadership, guidance, and mentorship to the accounting team including the Assistant Controller, fostering an environment of collaboration and high-performance efforts.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>The Controller must show initiative by developing and implementing financial policies and procedures, conducting financial analysis, and driving business decisions. </li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>They will also audit various processes and implement changes to improve efficiency and efficacy. Furthermore, they will have to manage various challenges such as ensuring accuracy and timeliness in financial reporting and regulatory compliance, while also coping with the pressure of handling multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p> Controller <p><strong>THE ROLE:</strong> </p><p>Are you an experienced accounting professional with a passion for making a difference? Join a mission-driven organization and leverage your expertise to support their essential work!</p><p>Our client, a respected not-for-profit organization, is seeking a skilled Contract Controller to oversee their financial operations during a pivotal period. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a meaningful and rewarding environment while applying your leadership and technical accounting expertise.</p><p><em>Key Responsibilities:</em></p><ul><li>Lead and manage month-end and quarter-end financial close processes, including account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting</li><li>Collaborate with organizational leadership to create board packages</li><li>Provide support for annual audit</li><li>Serve as a mentor and resource to the accounting/finance team, fostering a collaborative and mission-focused working environment</li></ul><p><strong>ABOUT YOU:</strong></p><p>You are an experienced accounting professional with a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, and hold a CPA designation. With 10+ years of accounting experience, you bring proven expertise, ideally with a focus on not-for-profit organizations. Known for your leadership skills, you excel in managing stakeholders at all levels and fostering collaboration. Your strategic and business mindset, combined with strong communication skills, allows you to navigate complex financial landscapes seamlessly. Highly organized and detail-oriented, you possess exceptional time management abilities and a knack for solving problems. If you’re ready to bring your skills to a dynamic and meaningful environment, this opportunity to support a mission-driven organization is the perfect next step in your career!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>WHAT'S ON OFFER?</strong></p><p>Join our client's team as a Controller, earn competitive compensation, while gaining professional development and growth opportunities. Be a vital part of an innovative and collaborative team. Don't miss out on this chance to be a driving force behind financial excellence. Submit your details online today!</p> Assistant Controller <p>We have partnered up with a manufacturing industry leader for an experienced, detail-oriented Assistant Controller to join their accounting team. The successful candidate will work closely with the Finance Manager to manage the financial status of the company. The ideal candidate for this position has demonstrated experience with month end close, year end close and can manage full cycle day to day accounting. Additionally, this candidate must be reliable and proficient in managing broad range of accounting, financial and business needs.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities</u></strong></p><p><br></p><p>- Perform financial analysis on Project costing and Revenue.</p><p>- Examine manufacturing costs and prepare regular reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs (Per unit Cost / Activity base costing)</p><p>- Assist in conducting financial analysis to support decision-making and strategic planning.</p><p>- Aid in evaluating investment opportunities, cost-saving initiatives, and revenue- generating activities.</p><p>- Perform full cycle accounting, overseeing all general accounting operations.</p><p>- Prepare government remittances, GST/PST, payroll, and corporate tax according to all statutory deadlines.</p><p>- Review and maintain monthly bank statements and general ledger reconciliations.</p><p>- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year end accounting report.</p><p>- Collaborate with department heads to assist in the development of annual budgets and forecasts. Assist in monitoring variances between actual results and budgeted amounts, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.</p><p>- Ensure financial recording accuracy and compliance with established accounting standards (ASPE), procedures, and internal controls.</p><p>- Lead special projects and provide recommendations to improve accounting practices</p><p>- Establish priorities, initiate new ideas, and concepts to deal with problems, and to improve efficiency</p><p>- Forward-thinking preparation and coordination of fiscal year-end audits working papers for the company in preparation for the auditors. Serving as a liaison to external auditors</p><p>- Lead, Coach and Mentor direct reports, ensuring smooth operations of the accounting department and maintaining synergistic relationships with all other departments</p> Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis <p>Robert Half is partnering with our client to find a potential candidate for the Manager, FP& A position. This role involves providing critical forecasting, budgeting, and long-term planning data for the business. Coordination activities with Controllers and managerial staff across various sites will be a primary task, with the aim to align strategic planning processes and schedules.</p><p><br></p><p>The successful candidate will need to:</p><p><br></p><ol><li>Devise and initiate a 3-12 month business plan for continuous improvement, working closely with the business. This plan will need to incorporate forward-thinking value-add analyses, models, and systems.</li><li>Supervise and monitor the creation of monthly short-term rolling forecasts, as well as quarterly forecasts, annual budgets and long-range strategic plans for the business.</li><li>Furnish the business with tools, standards, procedures, and analysis to set suitable financial targets and support decision-making in line with strategic objectives.</li><li>Sustain healthy shareholder relations and frequently engage in or spearhead meetings with key stakeholders – primarily offering advice and analysis on the organization’s financial plans.</li><li>Offer business and financial aid to the Director, Financial Planning & Analysis, Director, Financial Modeling, CFO and other key members of the management team.</li><li>Lead a team comprising of two Senior Financial Analysts and one Coordinator.</li></ol><p><br></p><p>This role will carry the authority to:</p><p><br></p><ol><li>Dictate the timeline for FP& A deliverables based on stakeholder needs.</li><li>Insist upon suitable planning processes and standards for all planning within the organization.</li><li>Validate and recommend revisions to the organization’s financial plans.</li><li>Have financial spending authority in line with policies.</li></ol>