Controller

Position: Controller

Location: Calgary; Alberta

Employment Type: Full-Time Permanent

Reports to: VP Finance

Meet Enfinite

Enfinite is a dynamic force in the energy sector, fueled by a passionate team dedicated to providing powerful solutions that have the capacity to change our energy future. Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, we are proud to currently be the largest owner and operator of Battery Energy Storage Facilities (BESF) in Alberta. Our operations also include conventional generation systems that convert waste gas and heat into usable power - enhancing existing infrastructure and delivering dependable, responsible energy to the communities we serve.  

Driven by our core values - Safety, People, Collaboration, Innovation, Integrity, and Resilience - we foster a culture of shared expertise and collective purpose. Our team works together with focus and determination to deliver impactful results.   

Together, we are Powering Progress towards a reliable and resilient energy future. 

Role Overview

The Controller is a key leadership position within the Finance team, accountable for the integrity of the company’s accounting, financial reporting, and internal control environment. This role ensures accurate financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and strong financial governance practices that support the organization’s continued growth and resilience.

The Controller will lead day-to-day accounting operations while shaping scalable processes, controls, and reporting frameworks. This role requires a forward-thinking leader who can balance detail-oriented execution with strategic insight, providing trusted financial guidance to senior leadership while strengthening the organization’s financial foundation.

Core Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Risk Management

• Serve as a steward of financial governance and accounting-related risk management, ensuring accounting policies, internal controls, and reporting practices safeguard company assets and support compliance across jurisdictions.


• Anticipate and mitigate financial, regulatory, and operational risks by analyzing historical and emerging trends, assessing control effectiveness, and presenting data-driven observations and proposed solutions to leadership.


• Lead initiatives to improve governance and financial transparency, aligning practices with both IFRS and emerging regulatory frameworks.

Financial Reporting & Decision Support

• Oversee the full financial reporting cycle (monthly, quarterly, annual), ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness.


• Direct the preparation and review of budget-to-actual analyses, ensuring executive leadership has clear visibility into variances, drivers, and proposed corrective actions.


• Prepare and present financial reporting packages, variance explanations, and key accounting insights to the Executive Team, supporting informed decision-making.


• Present meaningful insights, trend analyses, and variance explanations to the Executive Team, supporting strategic decisions.


• Drive enhancements in reporting systems and dashboards (e.g., Power BI) to provide clear, data-driven visibility into financial performance.


• Coordinate the preparation of financial statements, notes, and working papers for external audits


• Oversee cash management, intercompany reconciliations, tax compliance (GST, payroll, corporate), and external filings.

Internal Controls & Accounting Operations

• Establish, monitor, and continually strengthen internal controls to protect assets, ensure compliance, and drive operational efficiency.


• Lead the month-end and year-end close processes, streamlining workflows and integrating technology solutions for speed and accuracy.


• Oversee day-to-day banking operations, including cash calls, cash management activities, and intercompany reconciliations.


• Ensure compliance with tax obligations (GST, payroll, corporate), and coordinate external filings.


• Own the finance systems (ERP, reporting platforms, integrations), ensuring automation, scalability, and auditability.

Leadership & Team Development

• Direct, mentor, and develop the accounting team, setting clear goals, measuring performance, and building capabilities.


• Model leadership that fosters accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the finance team and wider organization.


• Act as a mentor and advisor to less experienced professionals.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner with cross-functional leaders (Operations, Development, Projects) to provide financial guidance, ensuring accurate cost tracking and informed decision-making.


• Act as the primary liaison for external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory agencies.


• Support and integrate M&A activities, including due diligence, integration of new acquisitions, and alignment with financial governance and reporting standards.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• 7-10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, with 3-5+ years in a senior accounting leadership role (such as Controller, Senior Manager, or equivalent) 


• CPA designation is strongly preferred.


• Strong working knowledge of IFRS accounting standards, controls, and financial governance.


• Proven abilities in technical accounting and experience with full-cycle financial reporting, month-end, and year-end processes.


• Experience leading, mentoring, and developing teams.


• Ability to communicate clearly with stakeholders, working with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory bodies.


• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems and PowerBI; additional experience with advanced reporting or data visualization tools would be considered an asset 


• Previous experience in the energy sector, with mergers and acquisitions, multi-entity, growth-oriented, and/or complex organizations, would also be considered an asset.

Why Work at Enfinite

At Enfinite, people are our greatest source of energy. We cultivate a workplace where passion meets purpose, and where every team member is empowered to grow, contribute, and thrive. Our culture is built on support, accountability, and innovation, with a strong emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion. 

We’re proud to offer a comprehensive range of benefits and programs designed to support your personal and professional well-being, including: 

• Extended health and dental benefits coverage 

• Health and wellness spending account 

• RRSP contributions 

• Employee and family assistance program 

• Hybrid Flexible Work Program 

• Commitment to employee development through internal and external training opportunities 

We also foster a vibrant team culture through volunteer initiatives, teambuilding events, and a shared commitment to making a difference. Whether you're looking to advance your career, contribute to meaningful work, or find balance and connection, Enfinite is the place to be. 

Visit our website for more details on all Enfinite has to offer. 

Please Note: Applications may be used to fill future vacancies for similar positions within the next 6 months. 

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.  

Disclaimer

This document is a guide. The duties, responsibilities, and requirements of the jobs as described herein are not inclusive and are subject to change.

Enfinite is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to creating a fair, inclusive, and accessible environment. As part of our commitment, we work to ensure our application process is accessible to all candidates. If you require special assistance or accommodation during the hiring process, please notify us.

Please note, this job advertisement will close on March 8, 2026, at midnight.