Corporate Controller
Mikelle Group
Our client, an established publicly traded organization headquartered in Calgary, is seeking an experienced Corporate Controller for a 12-month maternity leave contract.
About the Role This is a senior, hands-on accounting leadership role with responsibility for the organization’s financial reporting, internal controls, audit, budgeting and regulatory reporting functions. The Corporate Controller will work closely with senior leadership and have exposure to the Board and Audit Committee.
Responsibilities
Lead and oversee the accounting function and provide mentorship to the accounting team
Oversee the preparation of consolidated financial statements and monthly management reporting
Prepare and review quarterly reporting packages for senior leadership, the Board and Audit Committee
Coordinate quarterly reviews and the annual external audit
Support the preparation and review of MD&A and other public-company reporting
Lead IFRS and internal control compliance
Review and maintain internal control procedures and support annual control testing
Coordinate the annual budgeting process
Liaise with external auditors, banking partners and other external advisors
Oversee treasury activities, bank reconciliations and payroll approvals
Coordinate and review sales tax and corporate income tax filingsEnsure accounting and disclosure activities meet applicable regulatory requirements
Identify opportunities to improve financial reporting processes and controls
Support special projects and other finance initiatives as required
Qualifications
5–10 years of progressive senior accounting and financial reporting experience
Previous leadership or supervisory experience
Public company experience strongly preferred
Strong knowledge of IFRS
Experience with quarterly and annual external reporting and audit processes
Understanding of internal controls and compliance requirements
Corporate income tax knowledge
Strong technical accounting and financial reporting capabilities
Excellent organizational, leadership and communication skills
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Experience with Great Plains, Business Central or similar accounting/reporting systems would be considered an asset.
The Opportunity This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Controller or senior financial reporting professional to step into a broad leadership role within an established Calgary organization. The successful candidate will have significant exposure to senior leadership and be involved across financial reporting, audit, controls, budgeting and broader finance initiatives. This search is being conducted confidentially. Additional information regarding the organization will be shared with qualified candidates during the recruitment process.
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About the Role This is a senior, hands-on accounting leadership role with responsibility for the organization’s financial reporting, internal controls, audit, budgeting and regulatory reporting functions. The Corporate Controller will work closely with senior leadership and have exposure to the Board and Audit Committee.
Responsibilities
Lead and oversee the accounting function and provide mentorship to the accounting team
Oversee the preparation of consolidated financial statements and monthly management reporting
Prepare and review quarterly reporting packages for senior leadership, the Board and Audit Committee
Coordinate quarterly reviews and the annual external audit
Support the preparation and review of MD&A and other public-company reporting
Lead IFRS and internal control compliance
Review and maintain internal control procedures and support annual control testing
Coordinate the annual budgeting process
Liaise with external auditors, banking partners and other external advisors
Oversee treasury activities, bank reconciliations and payroll approvals
Coordinate and review sales tax and corporate income tax filingsEnsure accounting and disclosure activities meet applicable regulatory requirements
Identify opportunities to improve financial reporting processes and controls
Support special projects and other finance initiatives as required
Qualifications
5–10 years of progressive senior accounting and financial reporting experience
Previous leadership or supervisory experience
Public company experience strongly preferred
Strong knowledge of IFRS
Experience with quarterly and annual external reporting and audit processes
Understanding of internal controls and compliance requirements
Corporate income tax knowledge
Strong technical accounting and financial reporting capabilities
Excellent organizational, leadership and communication skills
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Experience with Great Plains, Business Central or similar accounting/reporting systems would be considered an asset.
The Opportunity This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Controller or senior financial reporting professional to step into a broad leadership role within an established Calgary organization. The successful candidate will have significant exposure to senior leadership and be involved across financial reporting, audit, controls, budgeting and broader finance initiatives. This search is being conducted confidentially. Additional information regarding the organization will be shared with qualified candidates during the recruitment process.
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Reference: WJ-3875_12765855