CONTROLLER

Full-Time, Permanent | Airdrie, AB

THE ROLE:

Location: Airdrie, AB

Hours: Full-Time, Permanent

Reporting to: Managing Partner

On behalf of our client, Poultry Health Services Ltd., we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Controller to lead their finance operations. This role is pivotal in overseeing accounting functions, managing budgets, and providing strategic financial insights to support the company’s growth and success. The ideal candidate for the role will have operational experience, and bring strong leadership, financial expertise, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Poultry Health Services Ltd. consists of a team of dedicated professionals who love what they do while providing industry-leading veterinary and health management services for the commercial poultry industry. Using scientific and evidence-based medicine, they strive to improve bird health, welfare and quality for their clients across Canada.

The successful candidate will work well with others and will be committed to learning and helping to achieve organizational outcomes and help shape the future of the company. This position would appeal to a professional who is engaging, communicates effectively, loves learning, and takes initiative to support others. The successful candidate will embody the company values of innovation, collaboration, respect, honesty, and trust.

To learn more about the company and their story, please visit their website at Poultry Health Services – Integrated Poultry Management

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU:

• Competitive salary offering ($125,000 to $155,000 per year, dependent on qualifications and experience).
• Participation in the health benefits program.
• RRSP matching program.
• Annual vacation entitlement.
• Continuing professional development is encouraged.
• Company cell phone is provided.
• Be part of a flexible, collaborative and high performing culture that provides ongoing growth opportunities and genuinely takes care of their people so they can take care of the clients.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Oversee all accounting functions for multiple companies, including detailed reconciliations, accurate data entry, and ensuring proper month-end cut-offs for sales invoices and expenses.
• Provide timely and accurate month-end financial reports to the senior management team.
• Present financial reports, budgets, and project updates to senior management and owners.
• Create and manage weekly and annual cash flow projections for multiple companies.
• Offer strategic financial insights to support business decisions.
• Prepare and oversee budgets, project estimates, and financial forecasts.
• Assist with the selection and implementation of new accounting software.
• Support research proposals, client quotes, contract negotiations, and manufacturing cost tracking.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure financial objectives are met.
• Supervise daily financial operations: invoicing, deposits, payments, and overdue accounts.
• Ensure timely and accurate data entry, financial reporting, tax submissions, and payroll processing.
• Supervise year-end bookkeeping and reporting with external accountants and bookkeepers.
• Manage SRED (Scientific Research and Experimental Development) reporting, tax submissions, and remittance calculations.
• Develop and manage purchase order processes and client payment plans.
• Oversee facilities management, including maintenance coordination, rental agreements, leases, legal agreements, insurance budgets, and building projects.
• Manage vehicle fleet operations: maintenance schedules, lease/purchase negotiations, cost reporting, and strategic decision-making.
• Manage expenses, credit cards, banking, exchange and foreign currency accounts.
• Provide financial leadership in mergers and acquisitions.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting and administrative team.
• Drive performance management, onboarding, training, and succession planning.
• Support colleagues and management during leaves of absence.
• Provide feedback on company processes with a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Support product sales and inventory management initiatives.
• Contribute to the development of a phantom share program for key management team members.
• Perform other duties as required to support business operations.

PREFERRED SKILLSET AND PROFILE:

The successful candidate for this position will have strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, strong operational accounting skills, and will be a self-starter that is capable of working independently with minimal supervision as well as collaboratively within a team. Additional preferred skillsets include:

• Proven leadership skills with experience managing a finance team.
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to financial operations.
• Must have high attention to detail and have advanced analytical, technical and problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to take initiative and be self-motivated.
• Must be adaptable, flexible, and possess a positive attitude, and be committed to continuous improvement.
• Outgoing personality with a sense of humour.
• Experience and ability leading a team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Lead by example and take accountability.
• Ability to handle confidential data with discretion and good judgment.
• Ability to work well with outside consultants and professional support teams.
• Experience of working within tight deadlines and turnaround times.

QUALIFICATIONS:

In addition to the above details, other qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field (CPA designation preferred).
• Minimum of 8+ years of progressive experience in finance and accounting roles with experience leading teams.
• Operational experience including working with inventory systems, pricing and supply chain processes.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian accounting standards, tax regulations, and financial reporting requirements.
• Strong proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite of products.
• Experience using accounting software i.e. Sage (required), NetSuite and Quick Books (desirable).
• Must be legally able to work in Canada.
• Successfully complete a criminal back check process.