Corporate Controller
Lotus Group
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Lotus Group is proud to partner with a respected and Alberta based growing organization as they search for a Corporate Controller to provide financial leadership across a multi-location operation in Western Canada. Reporting to the Director of Accounting, this individual will oversee corporate accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and strategic financial initiatives while leading a high-performing accounting team.
The successful candidate will be a collaborative and results-oriented finance leader who combines strong technical accounting expertise with exceptional business acumen. This individual will be responsible for ensuring financial integrity, driving process improvements, supporting operational decision-making, and building scalable financial processes that enable continued organizational growth.
Role Responsibilities
Financial Leadership & Reporting
Lead the preparation and delivery of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and executive management reporting.
Ensure compliance with GAAP/IFRS and all internal financial reporting standards.
Analyze financial performance, identify trends and variances, and provide meaningful recommendations to senior leadership.
Deliver accurate financial reporting that supports strategic business decisions.
Partner with executive leadership to improve financial visibility across the organization.
Accounting Operations
Provide leadership and oversight for all day-to-day accounting operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger, inventory, and fixed assets.
Lead month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and consistency.
Maintain standardized accounting policies and procedures across multiple operating locations.
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through process improvements, automation, and system enhancements.
Support continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen operational effectiveness.
Financial Controls, Compliance & Risk Management
Develop, implement, and maintain effective internal controls and financial governance practices.
Ensure compliance with provincial, federal, tax, audit, and regulatory requirements.
Coordinate external financial statement audits and internal audit activities.
Manage corporate risk by strengthening financial processes and maintaining audit readiness.
Ensure accurate documentation and regulatory compliance across all accounting functions.
Leadership & Team Development
Lead, mentor, and develop a collaborative accounting team focused on accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
Build a culture of ownership, transparency, and high performance.
Provide coaching, performance management, and professional development opportunities.
Foster collaboration between Accounting, Operations, HR, Payroll, and executive leadership teams.
Ensure workloads, priorities, and resources are…