Controller (Calgary, AB)

• Financial Leadership & Reporting
  • Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close for U.S. operations.
  • Prepare monthly financial statements including consolidations, supporting schedules and journal entries.
  • Oversee chart of accounts, track and monitor financial information.
  • Ensure accurate, timely U.S. GAAP‑compliant financial statements and internal reporting.
  • Collaborate with the Finance Directors to present financial results, trends, risks, and judgment areas to executive leadership.
  • Maintain accounting policies and ensure consistent application across U.S. entities.
  • Analyze and resolve complex accounting issues.
• Construction & Project Accounting Oversight
  • Lead construction accounting across U.S. operations, including:
    • Percentage of completion revenue recognition.
    • Job cost controls, margin analysis, and forecasting.
    • Change orders, claims, contingencies, and WIP reporting.
  • Partner with operations to:
    • Review project performance and financial forecasts.
    • Identify and address financial risks early.
    • Ensure alignment between operational execution and financial outcomes.
• Cash Flow & Working Capital Management
  • Manage billing, collections, retainage, and cost accrual processes.
  • Oversee cash management and bank covenant requirements.
  • Support bonding, banking, and lender reporting requirements.
  • Drive disciplined working capital management.
• Internal Controls, Compliance & Risk
  • Monitor and make recommendations on potential improvements to internal financial controls and processes to increase efficiency.
  • Design and maintain practical internal controls.
  • Work with the Finance Directors to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, domestic and international tax requirements, and contractual obligations.
  • Coordinate external audits, tax reviews, and liaise with external advisors.
  • Maintain robust documentation supporting accounting judgments.
  • Ensure corporate accounting and tax requirements are delivered.
• Systems, Process Improvement & Scalability
  • Own ERP and accounting system integrity for U.S. operations.
  • Lead accounting, tax and intercompany process improvements.
  • Support system enhancements required to manage reporting and controls.
• Strategic Support
  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and long‑range financial planning.
  • Provide ad hoc analysis to executive leadership.

• CPA (Chartered Professional Accountant) Designation.

• Minimum of eight years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in the construction or project-based industries.
• Five or more years of post-designation experience with accounting and financial reporting experience preferred. 

• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to take initiative when there is limited structure or direction.
• Ability to maintain strictest confidentiality.
• Critical thinking, logical analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite (especially Excel).
• Thorough knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Understanding of the pipeline construction industry is considered an asset.

Department: Finance
This is a permanent position