Controller

Title: Controller

Company: Cedarglen Homes

Location: Calgary, Alberta (On-Site)

Term: Full-time, permanent

Position Description

The Controller will oversee the day-to-day financial operations of the business and be responsible for leading the accounting and office support teams, ensuring smooth business operations from an accounting and office support standpoint, removing roadblocks, and supporting strategic business decisions. The Controller will be a member of the Leadership team and report to the CFO.

Why is this role exciting?

As a ‘hands-on’ Controller, you will work closely with all departments and have meaningful influence over systems, processes, and the financial direction of the company. You will play a key role in shaping how the business operates as it continues to evolve. The accounting and office support teams bring a solid foundation of experience, and the collaborative partnership between the Controller and these teams creates an environment where you can make an impact while continuing to grow as a leader.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting and Tax

• Review month-end financial statements and analysis for Cedarglen Homes, including other related/subsidiary entities
• Preparation of complex accruals for month-end statements
• Responsible for complex accounting and tax matters, through consultation with the CFO and external tax support
• Coordination and review with external parties for year-end tax filings, including internal approvals
• Responsible for audited financial statements, coordinated/led by the Senior Accountant with external auditors
• Formalize accounting procedures and policies
• Coordination with legal counsel on completion of resolutions and legal documentation as required.

Financial Analysis and Budgeting

• Month-end Margin analysis
• Preparation of year-end budget with the Senior Accountant
• Analysis of quarterly industry benchmarking results
• Support CFO in cash flow forecasting and interactions with financial institutions
• Monitor and ensure compliance with financial covenants

Business Systems

• Addressing FAST accounting system issues if escalated
• Coordination and execution of new accounting system implementation (SAGE Intacct) and on-going accountability for the new system
• Coordination and Implementation of various new proprietary ERP systems
• Ensuring integrity and implementation of new accounting reports

Other Responsibilities

• Review of annual insurance renewals
• Coordination of legal document execution
• Consult and support in creating legal structures and other legal matters.
• Support the accounting team as it relates to issues with closings and conveyancing
• Identifying business risks to the CFO and the leadership team
• Most importantly is the removal of roadblocks and supporting the accounting and office support teams to ensure their day-to-day operations run smoothly

Qualifications

• CPA designation, strong preference for public practice experience.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience
• 5+ years of management/leadership experience
• Experience in construction or real estate industry is an asset
• Accounting experience with differing types of entities; including corporations, joint ventures and partnerships

Key Competencies

• Operational Focus: Develop a deep understanding of the business and stay actively engaged in day-to-day operations to effectively support decision-making and drive results.
• Organizational Skills: Effective timeline management and ability to manage numerous requests.
• Objective Analysis: Bringing out the “so-what” in financial reporting
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with all departments to ensure success across all facets of the business

Leadership Principles

All members of the leadership team embrace and are committed to the following principles:

• Embrace Conflict Resolution
• Lead Proactively and Authentically
• Coach and Empower Your Team
• Cultivate Accountability
• Foster Collaboration Across Teams
• Model In-Person Leadership
• Promote Innovation and Problem-Solving
• Be Accessible When Needed
• Address the Drama Triangle
• Be a Company Ambassador and an Inspired Leader

Cedarglen Values

At Cedarglen Homes, our purpose is to improve people’s lives. To foster an environment of trust and respect amongst our staff, we have identified six guiding values that we adhere to in our day-to-day interactions:

• Speak freely
• Do whatever it takes
• Mistakes are opportunities
• Have each other’s backs
• Work it out
• Embrace change

Why Cedarglen Homes?

For 45 years, Cedarglen Homes has been shaping Calgary communities and helping families build homes they’re proud of. Our legacy is built on trust, quality, and consistency, earning us numerous industry awards and the distinction of being named Calgary’s Builder of Choice for nine consecutive years.

At Cedarglen Homes, we believe great homes start with great people. We value innovation, integrity, and collaboration, and we’re driven by a shared commitment to delivering an exceptional homebuilding experience. From thoughtful design to transparent processes, we continually challenge ourselves to do better for our homeowners and for each other. When you join Cedarglen Homes, you become part of a team that takes pride in its work, supports growth, and plays a meaningful role in building not just homes, but long‑lasting communities.

Cedarglen Homes is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.