CONTROLLER

Location: Edmonton, Alberta

Pay Type: Salaried

Position: In-Person

We are seeking a seasoned and strategic Controller to lead and oversee the financial operations of CarePros and its related entities. This role is ideal for a experienced finance leader who thrives in complex, fast-paced environments and brings proven experience managing multi-entity organizations, financial strategy, operational accounting, and team leadership.

The Controller will play a key role in strengthening financial infrastructure, supporting executive decision-making, ensuring regulatory compliance, and helping position the organization for continued growth and diversification.

This is not an entry-level leadership opportunity. We are looking for someone who has successfully operated in a Controller capacity before and can confidently lead sophisticated financial operations with minimal oversight.

Working closely with executive leadership, the Controller will oversee day-to-day accounting functions, financial reporting, forecasting, cash flow management, budgeting, audit coordination, and financial process optimization across multiple entities and business streams.

YOUR ROLE IN ACTION

Financial Leadership & Reporting

• Lead the preparation and presentation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Oversee financial reporting across multiple entities and operational divisions
• Provide financial analysis, insights, and recommendations to senior leadership
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes
• Coordinate annual audits, government audits, and external reporting requirements
• Ensure compliance with Canadian accounting standards and regulatory obligations

Budgeting, Forecasting & Strategic Planning

• Lead organizational budgeting and forecasting processes
• Develop financial models, projections, and long-range financial plans
• Generate operational and strategic financial forecasts to support organizational growth
• Monitor financial performance and provide variance analysis and recommendations
• Support leadership with data-driven decision-making and financial planning initiatives

Operational Accounting & Cash Flow Management

• Oversee all accounting operations including AP, AR, payroll oversight, reconciliations, and general ledger activities
• Manage organizational cash flow, including movement of funds between entities
• Monitor liquidity and support effective treasury and banking management
• Ensure accurate and timely government remittances, filings, and reporting

Contract Management & Project Accounting

• Support financial evaluation and costing of contracts, projects, and funding agreements
• Lead financial oversight related to government-funded programs and contracts
• Support grant management, applications, tracking, and reporting requirements
• Provide project accounting support and financial analysis across operational initiatives
• Participate in financial risk assessment and contract review processes

Industry & Entity Oversight

• Support financial operations related to:
• Human services and government-funded programming
• Real estate investments and related entities
• Technology and innovation initiatives
• Multi-entity corporate structures
• Ensure strong financial controls and accountability across all business areas

Team Leadership & Process Improvement

• Supervise and support finance department staff
• Foster accountability, collaboration, and professional development within the finance team
• Identify opportunities to improve financial systems, workflows, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency
• Champion modernization, automation, and scalable financial processes

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Credentials

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA designation is required

Experience

• Prior success operating in a Controller role is required
• 5-8 years of progressive accounting and financial leadership experience
• Proven ability to oversee financial operations across multiple entities
• Strong familiarity with government contracts, audits, funding models, and grant management
• Background in complex, growth-oriented organizations is strongly preferred
• Demonstrated ability in month-end close and financial reporting
• Exposure to retail banking and/or private loan management
• Demonstrated ability to "lead by example", support or mentor others
• Advanced capability in budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
• Experience supervising and mentoring finance staff
• Ability to provide strategic financial guidance to executive leadership
• Established expertise in real estate, project accounting, and/or technology-related organizations is an asset
• Exposure in the Human Services sector is considered an asset

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of financial reporting, compliance, and internal controls
• Advanced financial analysis and forecasting capabilities
• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills
• High attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities
• Strong communication and external partners management skills
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with accounting software systems
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary
• RRSP matching & financial wellness supports
• Comprehensive health benefits & EFAP
• Work-life balance support
• A collaborative and supportive leadership team
• Opportunities to take on increasing responsibility as you build your career
• Meaningful work connected directly to human impact
• A collaborative, diverse workplace where your voice is heard

READY TO MAKE AN IMPACT?

If this sounds like a career you excel in, we would love to hear from you.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Learn more: www.carepros.ca

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