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Location: Saskatoon, SK
Reports To: Director of Finance
About the Organization
Our client is a long-standing and highly respected Saskatchewan-based organization with a strong reputation for operational excellence, reliability, and community partnership. With decades of successful operations across Western and Northern Canada, the organization has built its name on strong relationships, service quality, and a values-driven approach to business.
Following a period of strategic growth, the organization now operates multiple entities across Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario, with continued expansion underway. This is an exciting time to join a stable, reputable company that combines entrepreneurial growth with a supportive and collaborative team culture.
If you are looking for a leadership opportunity where you can make a meaningful impact, contribute strategically, and be part of a fun, hardworking, and supportive finance team, this role offers exactly that.
The Opportunity
The Controller is a key leadership role within the Finance team and plays a critical part in ensuring financial integrity, operational efficiency, and strategic insight across a growing multi-entity organization.
Reporting directly to the Director of Finance, the Controller will oversee day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, internal controls, and financial analysis. This is an excellent opportunity for a forward-thinking accounting leader who enjoys both hands-on technical work and team leadership within a dynamic and evolving environment.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Lead month-end and year-end close processes
- Prepare consolidated financial statements and management reports
- Develop dashboards, KPIs, and performance metrics
- Provide financial insights to support executive decision-making
Accounting Operations
- Oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, payroll integration, inventory, and general ledger functions
- Ensure accurate revenue recognition and expense allocation
- Maintain and monitor multi-entity accounting records
Internal Controls & Compliance
- Establish and maintain strong internal controls and financial policies
- Ensure compliance with ASPE and applicable regulatory requirements
- Support audit preparation and financial governance initiatives
Leadership & Collaboration
- Mentor and develop accounting staff
- Foster a positive, collaborative, and accountable team environment
- Partner closely with operations and cross-functional leaders to support business objectives
Qualifications & Experience
- CPA designation (required)
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Strong understanding of ASPE and multi-entity accounting
- Experience in hospitality, service-based, or operational environments considered an asset
- Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with accounting systems
- Strong analytical thinking and communication abilities
- A collaborative leadership style with a desire to build culture and support team growth
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Join a well-established organization with an outstanding reputation
- Step into a meaningful leadership role during an exciting growth phase
- Be part of a fun, supportive, and high-performing finance team
- Contribute strategically to a multi-entity organization
- Competitive compensation and long-term development potential
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