About Avenge:
Avenge Energy Services Inc. is an Alberta-based leader in fluid management and industrial cleaning services across Western Canada. At Avenge, the safety of our employees is a top priority, followed by delivering the best service, with the best equipment, and with the best people. Learn more at avenge.ca
Position Summary:
Avenge is seeking a dynamic, motivated Financial Controller to lead our accounting team. The Controller oversees the company's financial health and provides strong supervision and mentorship to the accounting department. This includes preparing, maintaining, and analyzing financial statements, payroll, budgets, and tax compliance, conducting internal audits, and managing the submission of financial reports to stakeholders.
This position will be based out of Peace River, Grande Prairie or Calgary, Alberta.
This is an in-office role, no remote or hybrid arrangements are available.
Responsibilities
- Oversee and provide backup support across all accounting functions, including A/P, A/R, cost, inventory, and payroll accounting
- Manage cash flow
- Recommend and help develop accounting policies, planning, and procedures to ensure the most efficient use of resources
- Develop internal controls, analyze variances, produce reports, and reconcile general ledgers
- Oversee and support month end and year end processes
- Partner with management on long term financial strategy
- Prepare financial statements
- Lead budgeting through forecasting and analysis
- Follow up with clients on outstanding payments and coordinate communication to resolve issues
- Collaborate with department heads to ensure accuracy in departmental financials by generating monthly reports for review and confirmation, and oversee adjustments as needed
- Develop monthly and quarterly financial review presentations for departments
- Actioning federal tax payroll deductions, filing, and remittance.
- Take on additional responsibilities as needed to support the business
Skill and Attributes:
- Strong attention to detail, paired with the ability to explain the "why" behind the numbers
- Flexibility to quickly adapt communication style, format, and content when new information arises
- Motivated self-starter with a can-do attitude
- Solid knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
- Demonstrated ability to manage and lead change, and to build process improvements
- Strong collaborator who works well across teams
- Skilled at managing and prioritizing multiple initiatives at once
- Ability to organize thoughts logically and persuasively, and communicate them effectively in conversation, writing, and formal presentations
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- CPA
- Minimum of 3+ years progressive accounting and finance experience, including direct supervision of staff
- Strong knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and financial reporting
- Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Business Central D365 or similar) and advanced Excel skills
If you are passionate about finance and ready to take on a leadership role in our organization, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity as a Financial Controller.
We thank all applicants for their interest in Avenge Energy Services; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Pay: $120,000.00-$140,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Vision care
Flexible language requirement:
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Chartered Professional Accountant (required)
Work Location: In person
