Controller – Finance Leadership Role

About the role

This full‑time Controller position is based onsite in Calgary, Alberta, supporting a fast‑growing drilling services organization with operations across North America and Africa. Reporting directly to the CFO, the role blends hands‑on accounting duties with strategic financial oversight to help scale the business.

Key responsibilities

• Lead accounting and financial reporting functions, including month‑end close, consolidations, reconciliations and statutory reporting.
• Prepare and present budgets, forecasts, financial plans and operational analyses for senior leadership.
• Partner with operational leaders to deliver KPI reporting, variance analysis and actionable financial insights.
• Design, implement and improve accounting processes, systems, controls and reporting capabilities.
• Coordinate annual audits, tax compliance, regulatory filings and risk‑management initiatives.
• Support Board reporting and executive‑level financial presentations.

Required profile

• CPA designation.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting and finance leadership experience, preferably as a Controller.
• Experience in drilling, energy, industrial services, construction or related sectors is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to operate in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Required skills

• IFRS/GAAP financial reporting
• Consolidations and multi‑entity reporting
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Financial planning and operational analysis
• KPI reporting and variance analysis
• Audit coordination and tax compliance
• Regulatory compliance and risk management

What we offer

• High‑visibility role with direct interaction with the CFO and executive team.
• Opportunity to shape finance systems and processes in a growing international organization.
• Competitive compensation and long‑term growth potential.