Assistant Controller
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Not listed
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- 10+ years
- Category
- Finance
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- CPA designation and a university degree in accounting, finance or a related discipline, supported by demonstrated capability in public-company reporting, consolidation and external audits.
- Minimum 10 years of progressive experience post-qualification, preferably in the energy services industry.
- Demonstrated ability to independently evaluate contracts and transactions, research complex IFRS matters, exercise sound judgment in ambiguous situations and reach clear, defensible accounting conclus
- Demonstrated ownership of close and reporting cycles, including setting priorities, coordinating contributors, substantively reviewing financial statements, MD&A and audit deliverables, and resolving
- Ability to identify what matters, determine the appropriate depth of analysis, challenge assumptions constructively and translate complex matters into concise conclusions, decision points and recommen
- Demonstrated ability to lead and develop accounting professionals, delegate effectively, provide high-quality review and coaching, and build independent judgment and accountability within a team.
- Strong Excel and financial-systems capability, including investigating general-ledger data, assessing reporting logic, reconciling outputs and using available tools to identify root causes and improve
- Evidence of improving accounting processes and controls by defining practical outcomes, engaging others, implementing sustainable changes and demonstrating measurable improvements in reliability, time
Full description
Assistant ControllerLocation: Calgary Head Office
Job status: Full Time Permanent
Department:Financial Reporting
About the Opportunity
Reporting to the Corporate Controller, the Assistant Controller leads consolidation, external financial reporting and corporate accounting activities. The role owns day-to-day delivery and review, manages the close and reporting calendar, reviews financial statements and disclosures, and coordinates the resolution of accounting and audit matters. This is a visible leadership role with broad exposure to senior Finance leadership, significant transactions, public-company reporting and enterprise-wide change.
The Assistant Controller helps establish controllership priorities, identifies emerging accounting and control risks, coordinates matters that cross accounting teams and acts for the Corporate Controller on delegated matters. The role exercises delegated authority, develops the accounting and reporting team, and leads improvements to financial systems, accounting policies, controls and processes. The role works closely with business and corporate teams to assess significant transactions, resolve issues early and bring supported recommendations on matters requiring Controller approval.
What We Offer
We believe employees should share in the success they help create.
- Competitive compensation and annual incentive opportunities that reward your contributions and performance.
- Generous vacation and flex time that support work-life balance and gives you time to recharge
- Build long-term wealth through our Pension Plan and Employee Share Ownership Program
- Employer-paid health and dental benefits from day one
- Industry-leading mental health coverage for you and your family
- Flexible Spending Account to support your unique wellness needs
- Family Building Benefit supporting fertility, adoption, and surrogacy journeys
What You'll Do
- Act on behalf of the Corporate Controller for delegated accounting, close and reporting matters within authority limits.
- Resolve routine issues independently, direct corrective action and escalate significant judgments with recommendations while maintaining effective backup coverage and continuity of delivery.
- Own the quarterly and annual close and consolidated financial reporting process. Set priorities and review standards; substantively review financial statements, notes, cash flow, changes in equity, consolidation entries, intercompany eliminations, foreign-currency translation, reconciliations and monthly variance analysis prepared by the team. Direct resolution of unsupported balances or missing activity before Controller review.