Corporate Controller

Calgary, AB
Permanent
Full-time

15 days ago

CalgaryHead Office - Accounting & Finance /Permanent Employee /HybridLong View. A career that helps you get more out of life.A Long View career helps you get more out of life. We don't just say it, we prove it. Every day. We're proud of our reputation as one of North America's most dynamic IT providers - and we're even prouder of our culture that allows our people to live life to its fullest. At Long View, we create an environment of collaboration and support, of innovation and enthusiasm, of inclusion and belonging. As a member of the Long View team, you'll see how our company's core pillars - Integrity, Competence, Value, and Fun - resonate through the workplace. And in a recent survey, 89% of Long View team members rated Long View as a good or great place to work!Long View is seeking Corporate Controller for our Head Office in Calgary to oversee the financial management of Long View Systems and to provide finance and accounting expertise. This includes accounting operations, budgeting and forecasting, and assisting with developing policies and procedures.The Corporate Controller is a critical leadership role responsible for the integrity, accuracy, and evolution of the company's financial reporting and control environment. This is not a “steady state” role, we are looking for a Controller who thrives on improving how things work, tightening processes, and raising the bar across the finance function.You will lead a large accounting team while also rolling up your sleeves on complex areas such as multi-entity consolidation, technical accounting, and governance. You'll partner closely with the CFO and senior leadership to ensure financial information is not only accurate, but decision ready.What You'll Do:Financial Leadership & Reporting

Own the end to end accounting and financial reporting function, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial statements.
Oversee month end, quarter end, and year end close, including variance analysis and management reporting.
Prepare monthly and quarterly reporting packages for the CFO, Executive team, and Audit Committee.
Oversee consolidation of multiple legal entities, including intercompany eliminations, reconciliations, and reporting.

Continuous Improvement & Controls

Drive a continuous improvement mindset across accounting processes, systems, and controls. Identify inefficiencies, risks, and opportunities to simplify and standardize.
Design, implement, and maintain a strong internal control and governance framework.
Ensure policies, procedures, and documentation are clear, current, and consistently followed.
Lead accounting research and technical position papers related to new standards, complex transactions, and disclosures.

People Leadership

Lead, mentor, and develop a large accounting team, setting clear expectations and fostering accountability, growth, and engagement.
Build a culture that values precision, ownership, and process discipline, while remaining collaborative and pragmatic.
Allocate resources effectively to balance operational execution with strategic improvement initiatives.

Business Partnership

Partner with business leaders to provide insight into revenue, margin, expenses, cash flow, and profitability, translating financial data into actionable insights.
Support strategic initiatives including acquisitions, joint ventures, and new business opportunities.
Collaborate closely with FP&A, Tax, IT, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment and data integrity.

Audit & Compliance

Lead external audits, including preparation of audit working papers and coordination with external auditors.
Ensure compliance with ASPE, IFRS, and US GAAP, as applicable.
Maintain working knowledge of Canadian and U.S. corporate tax considerations in partnership with internal and external experts.

What You'll Bring:Technical & Professional Experience

CPA designation required.
At least 10-15 years of progressive accounting experience, including public practice and senior roles in complex, multi entity organizations.
Proven experience consolidating multiple legal entities, including intercompany accounting.
Strong working knowledge of ASPE, IFRS, and US GAAP; U.S. entity experience is a strong asset.
Prior experience as an Assistant Controller, Controller, or equivalent senior role.
Experience leading sizable accounting teams within organizations of meaningful scale.

How You Work:

Exceptionally detail oriented. Errors bother you, and you instinctively look for root causes.
Naturally inclined toward process improvement; you don't accept “this is how we've always done it.”
Comfortable balancing strategic thinking with hands on execution.
Clear, confident communicator who can influence across levels of the organization.
Calm, structured, and dependable under deadlines and complexity.

$0 - $0 a yearWant to learn more about our culture and life at Long View? Check us out on LinkedIn and Instagram!Long View's mission of building the best and most sustainable team-driven organization requires dedicated and ambitious people. Through employee resource groups, impactful and effective conversations, townhalls and various company-wide training, including how to reduce unconscious bias, we are fostering an inclusive environment. We are committed to taking consistent, positive and lifelong action to be a diverse and equitable workplace because we know that the most effective companies are made up of people with varied identities, experiences and backgrounds.Long View is an equal opportunity employer. If you have any accommodation requests for your interview or the role, please let your friendly Recruiter know

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