This is a career-defining opportunity for a high-performing, newly designated CPA who is ready to take the next step. If you have built your foundation in the oil and gas services industry and are looking to move into your first Controller role with real accountability, a team to lead, and meaningful cross-border scope, this is the position for you.
Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will own the full monthly accounting cycle for two operating companies - one in Canada and one in the United States. You will manage a small accounting team, take ownership of our ERP system, and play a hands-on role in shaping how our finance function operates. This is not a maintenance role, we want someone who sees inefficiency and fixes it, and who knows how to use technology to make that happen.
Responsibilities:
The Controller responsibilities will include, but not limited to:
- Monthly Close: Run the full monthly accounting cycle end-to-end for two operating companies (one Canadian, one American) including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
- Team Leadership: Manage and develop a small accounting team covering AR, AP, and payroll, with support of the Director of Finance.
- Financial Reporting: Deliver timely and accurate management reporting packages to the Director of Finance and senior leadership each month.
- Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead the annual budgeting process and maintain monthly variance analysis against budget, providing commentary and insight to the Director of Finance and senior leadership.
- Cash Flow & Treasury: Maintain rolling cash flow forecasts, manage daily cash positions across entities, and support banking requirements.
- ERP Ownership: Become the internal subject matter expert for our ERP system; manage configuration, process integrity, and ongoing improvements in partnership with our implementation team.
- Cross-Department Collaboration: Work directly with Operations and Project Managers to keep ERP workflows, billing processes, and financial data aligned with what is happening in the field.
- Intercompany & Cross-Border: Manage intercompany transactions and eliminations between the Canadian and US operating entities, including multi-currency (CAD/USD) accounting and foreign exchange.
- Process Improvement & AI: Identify inefficiencies and implement solutions. Use AI tools, automation, and ERP capabilities to drive meaningful efficiency gains across the finance function.
- Tax Compliance: Oversee GST/HST/PST remittances and coordinate corporate tax filing with external accountants for both the Canadian and US entities.
- Banking & Lender Reporting: Prepare periodic bank reporting packages, monitor covenant compliance, and support the banking relationship on behalf of the Director of Finance.
- Payroll Oversight: Oversee payroll processing for Canadian and US employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance including year-end obligations (T4s, ROEs, and US equivalents).
- Audit & Compliance: Own year-end working paper preparation with our external accountants and maintain audit-ready records year-round.
Qualifications:
- Designation: CPA, CGA, or CMA designation is required.
- Experience: 3–5 years as a Senior Accountant or equivalent, gained within an oil and gas or oilfield services company, and ready to step into a first Controller role.
- Technical Accounting: Solid working knowledge of Canadian GAAP (ASPE) and comfort with multi-entity and intercompany accounting.
- Cross-Border: Exposure to Canadian and US entity accounting, including CAD/USD multi-currency transactions, is a strong asset.
- ERP Systems: Meaningful hands-on experience with at least one cloud-based ERP system.
- Technology & Software: Broad software aptitude with the ability to pick up new tools quickly while actively for better ways to use technology in your day-to-day work.
- Excel: Advanced proficiency. You build models, multi-sheet reconciliation workbooks, and data analysis tools from scratch without hesitation.
- AI & Efficiency: You are already using AI tools in your work and can demonstrate where it has made a difference.
- Change Agent: You challenge inefficient processes and follow through on implementing improvements.
- Communication: Clear and confident communicating financial information to non-finance colleagues and senior leadership.
Our company is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace and welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected ground.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted to learn more about the role and our organization.
Pay: $100,000.00-$110,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Calgary, AB
