GCS Group is a well established St Albert & Edmonton based company with over 25 years of success in construction, landscaping, directional drilling, & Asphalt repairs. As we continue our growth trajectory, we're seeking a skilled Controller to oversee our financial operations across multiple business divisions.
Position Overview
As Controller, you'll manage the financial operations of our interrelated businesses while leading an accounting team. This role includes a comprehensive onboarding and training period with our current Controller, who built our financial systems, ensuring a smooth transition into this key position.
This is also a people-management role requiring strong leadership skills and patience. The ideal candidate will excel at teaching and developing team members rather than taking over tasks themselves. You'll need to effectively answer questions, provide guidance, and build team capabilities across all accounting functions. Someone with a collaborative approach and commitment to team development will thrive in this environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee full-cycle accounting across 3-4 interrelated business entities
- Manage intercompany transactions and ensure balanced quarterly reporting
- Lead a team of 3–4 accounting professionals including full-cycle accountants and support roles
- Prepare consolidated financial statements and reports for management and banking partners
- Collaborate with management to analyze financial performance and identify opportunities
- Maintain and enhance existing financial systems and processes
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements
- Develop and implement financial controls and procedures
- Support budget preparation, forecasting, and variance analysis
- Provide financial insights to support strategic decision-making
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of relevant accounting experience
- CPA/CA not required
- Experience managing accounting operations across multiple business entities
- Strong leadership skills with proven ability to develop and mentor team members
- Proficiency with accounting software, QuickBooks Desktop/Online knowledge an asset
- Advanced MS Excel skills and experience with financial reporting tools
- Experience with process improvement and systems optimization
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in construction, landscaping, or related industries
- Knowledge of LMN, Smartsheet, DEXT, or similar project management/AP automation tools, an asset
- Experience implementing or improving financial systems
- Background in managing intercompany transactions and consolidated reporting
- Proficiency in Spanish is considered an asset
What sets this role apart?
- Growth Opportunity: Join a company at a critical development stage where you can make meaningful improvements to financial systems, bring fresh ideas, challenge the status quo, and think beyond day-to-day execution
- Knowledge Transfer: Receive hands-on training and knowledge transfer from the outgoing Controller who built our current systems
- Diverse Experience: Gain exposure to multiple business models within one organization
- Stability: Join a company with a 25+ year history and management team with 7–10+ years of tenure
- Collaborative Culture: Work in an environment that values innovation, continuous improvement, and strategic thinking and improving systems, not just an order taker.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
- Bonus structure tied to company performance
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Professional development opportunities
- Collaborative and supportive work environment
GCS Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates.
