Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Manager

We’re Partnering on a Confidential Controller Search | Calgary (Energy Sector)

Do you enjoy building strong financial processes, developing high-performing teams, and providing trusted insight that supports smart business decisions? If yes, keep reading.

Elevated HR Solutions is proud to be partnering with a confidential, well-established, and growing organization in the energy sector to recruit a Controller for their Finance leadership team. Based in downtown Calgary
, this is a pivotal role for an experienced accounting leader who brings strong technical expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to balance hands-on execution with strategic oversight.

Reporting to the VP of Finance
, the Controller plays a critical role in ensuring the integrity of financial reporting, strengthening financial governance, and supporting informed decision-making across the business. This role is ideal for someone who values accuracy, transparency, collaboration
, and continuous improvement.

You’ll oversee day-to-day accounting operations while shaping the systems, controls, and reporting frameworks needed to support a growing, complex organization.

• Act as a steward of financial governance, accounting policies, and internal controls across jurisdictions
• Anticipate and mitigate financial, regulatory, and operational risk through data-driven analysis
• Lead alignment with IFRS and evolving regulatory frameworks
• Oversee accurate and timely financial reporting and compliance
• Prepare and review financial statements, budget-to-actuals, variance analyses, and executive reporting packages
• Enhance dashboards, reporting tools, and decision-support systems
• Manage cash flow, intercompany reconciliations, and external filings
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors and advisors

• Lead month-end and year-end close processes
• Ensure general ledger integrity, reconciliations, and audit readiness
• Oversee tax compliance and external filings
• Ensure systems and tools scale with the organization
• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team
• Partner closely with Finance leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
• Contribute to process improvements and special initiatives
• Support M&A activities, including due diligence and integration planning

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA designation strongly preferred
• 7–10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience
• 3–5+ years in a senior accounting leadership role (Controller, Senior Manager, or equivalent)
• Strong working knowledge of IFRS
  , internal controls, and financial governance
• Experience with full-cycle reporting, month-end, and year-end close
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems and Power BI
• Experience in the energy sector
  , M&A, multi-entity, or growth-oriented environments is an asset

• RRSP matching
• Flexible, hybrid work environment (up to 2 days remote post-probation)
• A collaborative, purpose-driven culture that empowers its people
• Hybrid model following probation
• Standard hours (Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.)
• Flexibility required during key reporting periods

Our client values diversity of thought and representation and is committed to creating a workplace grounded in safety, belonging, and respect. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process.

Please apply through our website by submitting one combined document (resume and cover letter).

Final date to receive applications:
February 12, 2026 at 11:59pm MDT. All applications will be handled with strict confidentiality
. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.