Controller – Finance Leadership Role

About the role

This is a high‑impact finance leadership position reporting directly to the CFO of a growing drilling services organization. The Controller will combine hands‑on accounting duties with strategic financial oversight to support rapid business growth.

Key responsibilities

• Lead accounting and financial reporting functions, including month‑end close, consolidations and reconciliations.
• Prepare and present financial statements, KPI reports, variance analysis and board‑level presentations.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, financial planning and operational analysis across the business.
• Partner with operational leaders to provide financial insights that drive decision‑making.
• Design, implement and improve accounting processes, systems, controls and reporting capabilities.
• Coordinate annual audits, tax compliance and regulatory reporting.
• Assist with risk management, financial stewardship and the development of scalable finance infrastructure.

Required profile

• CPA designation.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting and finance leadership experience, including prior Controller or senior finance roles.
• Experience in drilling, energy, industrial services, construction, manufacturing or related sectors is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to operate in fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environments.
• Strong leadership, communication and business‑partnering capabilities.

Required skills

• IFRS and GAAP financial reporting.
• Month‑end close and consolidation processes.
• Multi‑entity reporting.
• Budgeting, forecasting and financial planning.
• Operational analysis and KPI reporting.
• Variance analysis.
• M&A exposure (asset).
• CPA designation.