Divisional Controller, Corporate

Hopewell Residential•Calgary, AB

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Hopewell Residential Management LP (“Hopewell”) has been one of Alberta’s leading home builders and community developers for more than 30 years. We’re in the business of building a better tomorrow – one person, one home, one neighbourhood at a time. That means we prioritize customer needs and wants through operational excellence, thoughtful product design and customer service excellence. With our collaborative, thoughtful, efficient, and accountable approach, alongside our ESG practices, world-class team and incredible workplace culture, Hopewell is a true real estate leader.

Requirements

CPA designation is required
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting and finance experience
Strong technical knowledge of Canadian GAAP (ASPE)
Deep understanding of Canadian federal and Alberta tax regulations
Proven experience managing full-cycle accounting operations and financial close processes
Demonstrated experience implementing and maintaining internal controls
Strong leadership and team management capabilities

Nice To Haves

Experience in real estate, construction, or development industries
Exposure to complex corporate structures, including multiple legal entities and partnerships
Experience with business combinations, acquisitions or significant growth scenarios

Responsibilities

Provide overall financial leadership for the Corporate division, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting under ASPE
Review and approve monthly, quarterly, and annual stand-alone and consolidated financial statements and key deliverables
Managing timelines and ensuring timely reporting for all divisional reports
Oversee bank draws, and funding structures, ensuring alignment with financing agreements
Lead divisional budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, providing insight into project and portfolio performance
Partner with operational leaders to support project decision-making, profitability analysis, and cash flow planning
Oversee project cash management strategies across the division
Establish and maintain strong internal controls, financial governance, and risk management practices
Review complex accounting areas: intercompany structures, cost allocations revenue recognition (where applicable)
Ensure compliance with financing agreements, tax and regulatory requirements
Oversee audit processes and ensure timely and accurate responses
Review and approve tax filings (GST, corporate tax)
Lead and mentor accounting staff, running and organizing team meetings
Drive performance, development, and succession planning within the team
Promote consistency, best practices, and continuous improvement across the division
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance reporting accuracy, efficiency and scalability
Support system enhancements and integration with operational processes
Prepare and present financial summaries, risk insights, and key metrics to executive leadership
Provide ad hoc financial analysis to support strategic initiatives and investment decisions