Northern Branch Controller - Grande Prairie, AB

Surepoint Group • Grande Prairie, AB

4d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Northern Branch Controller to serve as the strategic financial partner for our northern operations. This is an impactful, hands-on role where you will act as the primary advisor to branch leadership, directly influencing profitability and operational excellence in a fast-paced environment. Based in Grande Prairie, AB, as the Northern Branch Controller, you will bridge the gap between field operations and corporate finance. You’ll spend your time diving into job costing, optimizing working capital, and providing the insights necessary to drive the branch’s success. This is a high-impact, hands-on role perfect for a self-starter who enjoys technical accounting but wants to be close to the business action.

Requirements

• A CPA (or equivalent) is required for this role.
• 5+ years of hands-on accounting experience, ideally within the energy services sector.
• Advanced Excel skills and a solid grasp of GAAP; experience with Great Plains is a definite asset.
• You don't just report numbers; you find the "why" behind them and propose solutions.
• You are comfortable working as the sole financial lead at the branch level, staying resourceful and self-motivated.

Nice To Haves

• experience with Great Plains is a definite asset.

Responsibilities

• Act as the right hand to branch management, providing financial analysis to optimize profitability and collaborating on budgets and forecasts.
• Monitor daily project performance by linking estimates to contractual requirements and tracking actual costs incurred.
• Lead the month-end and year-end closing processes for the branch and ensure rigorous internal controls are maintained.
• Validate payroll data (time and rates) and provide oversight for expense coding and credit card approvals.
• Implement review processes in Great Plains and identify opportunities for automation and increased efficiency.
• Collaborate with Corporate Finance on Accounts Receivable resolution and audit requirements.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, HCSA, EFAP, RRSP contributions.
• Development opportunities that support your success.
• Employee Share Ownership Plan (ESOP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior