Alberta Controllers Jobs – 106 Openings This Week

Controller
Brazeau County —Drayton Valley, AB
- $116,653–$127,845 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Writing skills
- Microsoft Office
- Wellness program
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Accounting Manager
Professional Staffing —Edmonton, AB
- $110,000–$130,000 a year
- Microsoft Excel
- Accounting
- Leadership
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
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Manager of Financial Reporting (Mat leave coverage)
Highfield Investment Group —Calgary, AB
- $105,000–$110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Microsoft Office
- Analysis skills
- Wellness program
- Dental care
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Financial Controller
Ascent Transport —Nisku, AB
- $130,000–$150,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's
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Controller - Residential Home Builder & Multi-Family Developer
Simply HR —Edmonton, AB
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Analysis skills
- Accounting
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Senior Accountant / Assistant Controller (Controller Track)
Canadian Locators Inc. —Calgary, AB
- $95,000–$120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Accounting
- In-person
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
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Intermediate Cost Controller/ Scheduler
Equinox Engineering Ltd. —Calgary, AB
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
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Regional Controller
Lotus Group —Edmonton, AB
- $130,000–$150,000 a year
- Full-time
- Oracle
- ERP systems
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Controller
The Headhunters —Edmonton, AB
- $100,000 a year
- ERP systems
- Analysis skills
- Accounting
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Senior Finance Contracting Resource
Recruitment Partners —Edmonton, AB
- $120,000–$200,000 a year
- Immediate opening
- Microsoft Excel
- Analysis skills
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Controller
Robert Half —Edmonton, AB
- Temporary
- Microsoft Excel
- Accounting
- In-person
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Ongoing Opportunities - Senior Accountant or Controller
Recruitment Partners —Calgary, AB
- $45–$70 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP systems
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Senior Cost Controller, Planner/Scheduler
Equinox Engineering Ltd. —Calgary, AB
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- PMP
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Regional Recreation Corporation of Wood Buffalo —Fort McMurray, AB
- From $110,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Excel
- Finance
- Master's degree
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
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Accountant
COVERALL UNIFORM LINEN AND MATS LTD —Fort McMurray, AB
- From $32 an hour
- Full-time
- Accounting
- Budgeting
- In-person
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
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Financial Controller
Unstoppable Financial Services —High River, AB
- $1 an hour
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- No experience needed
- English
- Finance
- Disability insurance
- Work from home
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Manager, Finance & Administration (Controller)
Lethbridge County —Lethbridge, AB
- $110,000–$150,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Customer service
- Microsoft Office
- Wellness program
- Disability insurance
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Controller & Administration Manager
HD-West Inc. —Olds, AB
- $35,000–$70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Accounting
- QuickBooks
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Assistant Controller (15-month contract)
Booster Juice —Edmonton, AB
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Finance
- Bachelor's
- Dental care
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Intermediate Project Controller - Energy & Resources
Stantec —Edmonton, AB
- $86,900–$126,000 a year
- Temporary
- Microsoft Excel
- Oracle
- PMP
- Wellness program
- Employee stock purchase plan
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Controller

Brazeau County -
Drayton Valley, AB

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Job details

Full-time
$116,653–$127,845 a year
5 days ago

Qualifications

Certified Management Accountant
Class 5 Licence
Microsoft Excel
Writing skills
Post-secondary education
Microsoft Office
Finance
Chartered Professional Accountant
Analysis skills
Accounting
Data entry
Budgeting
Business
Accounting
Communication skills

Full job description

Brazeau County is looking for a full-time Controller to join our Corporate Services team. This position works at our office location within our Finance division. Our administration staff enjoy great perks of work-life balance, including our County sponsored benefits and wellness program. This position participates in our earned flex day program and has the opportunity to work remotely on occasions.

If you posses a range of accounting experience and knowledge, work well independently, and are interested to perform and support the annual municipal finance cycle while providing guidance to team members – you may be the person we are looking for.

Reporting to and working closely with the Director of Corporate Services, the Controller is responsible for providing accurate and timely financial information and to ensure accounting system integrity. Additionally, the Controller’s duties include external reporting (financial statements, statutory reports, etc.), taxation matters, and providing proactive advice on financial matters as they arise. The Controller also oversees direct reports who are responsible for the County’s Accounts Receivables and Accounts Payables functions.

Responsibilities:

Accountable for the municipality's financial accounting systems and procedures, ensuring accuracy, compliance with regulatory standards, and efficiency in accounting processes (accounts receivable, accounts payable, and reporting), including appropriate systems and internal controls.
Oversees and monitors the monthly, quarterly and yearly financial cycle to ensure consistency with County policy and statutory requirements.
Lead regular monthly variance analysis and financial reviews to identify trends and provide insights into fiscal health and opportunities for improvement. Provides frequent analysis communication to departments to proactively address financial trends and variances.
Responsible for the provision of preparing and reconciling reports including internal and external reports; budget reports, financial statements, GST reports, annual financial information returns, bank reconciliations, and monthly financial statements.
Participates in the County’s asset management program, and monitors and analyzes asset management.
Responsible for the County’s insurance policies, including policy renewals, premiums, and claims.
Maintains the general ledger (GL) and subsidiary ledgers by overseeing GL maintenance in the County’s Financial System, including the creation/change/deletion of GL accounts, tables and budgets, and reconciliation of GL accounts and subsidiary ledgers to the general ledger and fixed assets.
Coordinate the year-end work in conjunction with the Director and create the year-end working papers for the financial statements.
- Compiles and prepares data for the year-end financial reporting, preparation of draft annual financial statements and assists in the completion of the statements and returns as required by the Director.
- Assist the Director with the preparation of documents for financial presentations to Council and attend as needed.
Lead a diverse team of professionals managing accounts payable, accounts receivable, taxation, utility billing, cash receipting, and payroll while ensuring effective oversight of staff performance and compliance with the County’s personnel policies.
Manage the administration of operational and capital grants, including grant applications, tracking, reporting, and compliance.
Monitor and manage municipal debt and investments to ensure financial sustainability and adequate liquidity for future capital projects.
Monitor legislative changes, ensuring organizational compliance with all applicable bylaws, Acts, and regulations, and track trends that may impact the community or the municipality's financial operations.
Provides coverage for the Director of Corporate Services when absent or when the Director is providing coverage for other members of senior management.
To undertake any other reasonable duty, commensurate with the classification and responsibility of the position, across the department in order to meet service priorities and business continuity requirements.
May be required in the event of a municipal emergency to support the emergency operations centre and incident action/recovery plan.

Competency Areas:

Education/Training:

A post-secondary degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Commerce, Public Administration, or a related discipline; with a CPA designation preferred or in progress.
A combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.

Licenses/Certifications/Designation:

A professional accounting designation (CPA, CGA, CMA) or substantial completion of the program is required.
Certification as a Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) is considered an asset.
A valid Class 5 Driver’s License is required.

Experiences/Knowledge/Skills:

A minimum of three years’ experience in municipal finance administration or a related field, with proven expertise in financial planning, budgeting, and auditing.
A minimum of three years’ experience in a supervisory role.
Familiarity with financial management systems for municipal reporting is required.
A strong understanding of Public Sector Accounting Standards, municipal finance regulations, and the Municipal Government Act is required.
Tangible Capital Asset management experience is required.
Extremely high attention to detail and proficiency with data entry and review, and reconciliation.
Exceptional analytical and communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial data clearly to diverse audiences.
Ability to communicate professionally and tactfully with customers and co-workers.
Highly proficient skills and advanced knowledge using financial software, Office 365 including Excel and Word, and databases.
Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks within deadlines.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Excellent writing and editing skills for correspondence, reports, and legal agreements.
Trustworthy with relation to confidential matters.

Organizational Structure:

Direct reporting relationships:

Director of Corporate Services

Indirect reporting relationships:

Senior Management Team

Interaction with external contacts:

Vendors
Stakeholders
Residents

Positions reporting to this position:

Accounts Payable Technician
Assessment and Taxation Coordinator

In the incumbent’s absence, backup support will be provided by:

Director of Corporate Services

This position may provide backup support to:

Director of Corporate Services

Compensation Classification:

Full-Time, Permanent at 37.5 hours per week
Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm with a one-hour lunch break
Participates in the earned flex day program
Full benefits and pension after three months
Starting annual salary range is $116,653 to $127,845
Non-union
Supervisory

HOW TO APPLY:

The closing date is Monday, August 10, 2026.
Applicants can apply with their cover letter and resume on our website at https://www.brazeau.ab.ca/county-office/careers

Thank you in advance to all applicants, only those who are shortlisted will be contacted.

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