Financial Controller

The Financial Controller is a hands-on, senior accounting role responsible for end-to-end ownership of the accounting function for a growing, privately held manufacturing and production company. Based in Edmonton, Alberta, the Controller manages U.S.

-based accounting activities including transaction processing, payroll, reconciliations, financial reporting, and tax compliance. This role collaborates closely with the Director of Finance, North America and works cross-functionally with the Director of Production/Operations and VP of Sales, North America to support accurate reporting, cost control, and operational decision-making. This role could be ideal for a strong Senior Accountant ready for the next step in their career!

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Operations

- Own the complete accounting cycle including month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close.

- Prepare and maintain accurate monthly financial statements.

- Record, reconcile, and maintain general ledger accounts.

- Ensure balance sheet and income statement accounts are accurate and fully reconciled.

- Maintain practical accounting policies and procedures suitable for a small organization.

Banking & Treasury

- Manage daily and periodic cash activity and bank reconciliations

- Execute payments, transfers, and other banking transactions accurately and on schedule

- Monitor cash balances and support short-term cash planning

Accounts Receivable, Revenue & Sales Tax

- Oversee customer onboarding and invoicing

- Collaborates with sales team to support in collections and receivables tracking

- Partner with the VP of Sales, North America to support revenue tracking, billing accuracy, and margin analysis

- Manage U.S. sales tax compliance through Avalara, including filing of monthly, quarterly, and annual returns as required.

- Review potential sales tax nexus exposure with Director of Finance to ensure compliance.

Accounts Payable & Cost Control

- Manage vendor setup, invoice processing, approvals, and payments

- Collaborate with Director of Production to track and control production and operating costs.

- Manage credit cards issued to team members to ensure accurate coding and compliance with credit card policy.

Payroll & Compliance

- Process payroll accurately and coordinate payroll tax reporting.

Fixed Assets & Inventory Support

- Maintain asset records and depreciation schedules

- Support tracking of capital assets used in production

- Ensure inventory balances are accurately tracked and maintained.

Manufacturing / Production Collaboration

- Track manufacturing costs, job costing, and production reporting