Financial Controller
Location
Calgary, Alberta (Hybrid/Flexible)
Compensation
$110,000 - $130,000 per year
Help Build the Future of a Growing Business
Rhodium Digital is looking for an experienced, entrepreneurial, and forward-thinking Financial Controller who is ready for more than a traditional accounting role.
This is a unique opportunity for a finance leader who enjoys building systems, creating structures, and helping a growing business scale successfully. Reporting directly to executive leadership, you will oversee accounting and financial operations while serving as a key strategic partner in the company's growth journey.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to influence financial strategy, lead process improvements, support business expansion as the organization continues to grow.
About Rhodium Digital
Rhodium Digital is a growing technology and management consulting firm operating across Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom. We value entrepreneurial thinking, accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration. As we expand our services, clients, and team, we are seeking a finance leader who can build scalable processes, support strategic decision-making, and help drive sustainable growth.
What You'll Do
Strategic Financial Leadership
- Partner with executive leadership to support strategic planning and business growth initiatives.
- Provide financial insights and recommendations that support informed business decisions.
- Develop financial models, forecasts, scenario analyses, and growth projections.
- Support long-term financial planning and organizational scalability.
- Participate in leadership discussions regarding expansion opportunities, investments, acquisitions, and risk management.
Accounting & Financial Operations
- Lead full-cycle accounting across multiple entities.
- Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
- Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Oversee general ledger management, reconciliations, and financial controls.
- Monitor cash flow and overall financial performance.
- Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, collections, and payments.
Budgeting, Forecasting & Reporting
- Lead annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
- Prepare and present financial reports to executive leadership.
- Conduct budget-to-actual variance analysis and recommend corrective actions.
- Develop meaningful key performance indicators and financial dashboards.
- Drive financial accountability across the organization.
Payroll, Benefits & People Operations Support
- Oversee payroll administration and related compliance requirements.
- Support employee benefits, retirement programs, and compensation administration.
- Collaborate with People and Culture to enhance payroll, benefits, and employee systems.
- Evaluate and implement HRIS, payroll, and financial technologies that support growth.
Compliance, Tax & Risk Management
- Manage corporate tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions, including Canada and the United States.
- Coordinate with external accountants, auditors, legal advisers, and financial consultants.
- Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax legislation, and regulatory requirements.
- Identify financial and operational risks and implement appropriate mitigation strategies.
Systems, Process Improvement & Growth
- Evaluate and improve accounting processes, workflows, policies, and internal controls.
- Identify opportunities for automation and operational efficiency.
- Lead finance-related system implementations and improvements.
- Build scalable financial infrastructure for a rapidly growing organization.
Leadership & Team Development
- Lead, mentor, and develop accounting and finance team members.
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Support succession planning and professional development.
- Build a finance function capable of supporting the organization through its next stage of growth.
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
- At least 10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
- Demonstrated experience managing full-cycle accounting operations.
- Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and cash flow management.
- Experience leading and developing a finance or accounting team.
- Advanced Excel, financial modelling, and analytical skills.
- Strong business acumen, judgement, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
Preferred Qualifications
- CPA designation.
- Experience in a growing entrepreneurial, technology, consulting, or professional services organization.
- Multi-entity and cross-border accounting experience.
- Project costing and project-based accounting experience.
- Experience operating in Canadian and U.S. business environments.
- Experience implementing or optimizing accounting, payroll, ERP, or HRIS systems.
Who You Are
You are not looking for a role where everything is already built. You understand that growth can be messy and exciting at the same time, and you bring confidence, adaptability, sound judgement, and a collaborative approach.
- A builder who enjoys creating order from ambiguity.
- Comfortable balancing hands-on accounting with strategic leadership.
- Resilient and adaptable in a fast-moving, evolving environment.
- Curious, practical, and solutions-oriented.
- Able to translate financial information into clear, actionable business insights.
- Motivated by the opportunity to grow with the organization
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary of $110,000 - $130,000 annually.
- Performance-based bonus opportunities.
- Dental and extended health benefits.
- Paid time off.
- Professional development support, including CPA dues and continuing education.
- Flexible work environment.
- Meaningful opportunity to shape the financial direction of a growing organization.
Schedule
- Monday to Friday.
- Occasional evenings or weekends may be required during reporting periods, budgeting cycles, or strategic initiatives.
Join Us
If you are an experienced finance professional who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys building scalable solutions, and is excited by the opportunity we encourage you to apply.
Pay: $110,000.00-$130,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Work from home
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Calgary, AB T2P 0P7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- Chartered Professional Accountant (required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Calgary, AB T2P 0P7
