Job Description

Headquartered in Calgary, AB Eagle Copters Ltd. is a privately owned and operated business with over 40 years of experience in the helicopter industry. Eagle Copters has a well-earned reputation for taking a highly personalized approach to providing leading helicopter solutions to customers worldwide. Specializing in helicopter fleet management, including industry leading capabilities in sales, leasing, completions, product development and engineering, and a MRO provider to major OEM platforms.

Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Position: Full Time

Hours: 7 am - 3:30 pm

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The Corporate Controller provides strategic leadership, direction, and coordination of all corporate financial management activities. This role is responsible for ensuring the integrity and accuracy of financial reporting, implementing effective internal controls, and overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and compliance with Canadian GAAP and federal regulatory standards. The Corporate Controller partners closely with the CFO and senior management to drive financial performance, optimize operational efficiency, and support long-term strategic growth.

Responsibilities

Financial Strategy & Oversight

Lead the preparation, consolidation, and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements across all corporate entities. Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes; monitor and report on variances against targets. Develop and recommend financial benchmarks, KPIs, and performance metrics for each division and subsidiary. Support strategic decision-making through detailed financial modeling and scenario analysis. Ensure compliance with accounting standards, corporate policies, and regulatory reporting requirements. Coordinate with external auditors and ensure audit readiness and effective resolution of findings.

Internal Controls & Compliance

Design, implement, and maintain robust internal control frameworks across accounting, payroll, and inventory systems. Collaborate with IT to align ERP and financial systems with internal control objectives and data accuracy standards. Ensure adherence to internal and external compliance obligations (CRA, ESDC, WCB, and aviation-specific reporting). Evaluate and strengthen processes for safeguarding company assets and mitigating financial risks.

Cash Flow & Treasury Management

Oversee and prepare multi-entity cash flow forecasts, ensuring adequate liquidity for operations and capital initiatives. Optimize cash management, credit facilities, and banking relationships across all companies. Support the CFO in investment decisions, contract negotiations, and capital allocation planning.

Leadership & Collaboration

Lead, mentor, and develop accounting and finance team members across all business units. Foster a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement within the finance function. Partner with department leaders to provide financial guidance, operational insight, and data-driven recommendations. Act as the primary financial liaison between subsidiaries, corporate leadership, and external stakeholders.

Systems & Process Improvement

Drive ERP optimization and automation initiatives to enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency. Streamline cross-company financial workflows, ensuring alignment of policies, coding structures, and reporting frameworks. Lead continuous improvement projects to reduce manual processes and enhance financial transparency.

Other Responsibilities

Participate in strategic planning, policy development, and special projects at the executive level. Provide oversight for annual audits, tax filings, and external reporting obligations. Perform other related duties as assigned by the CFO or executive leadership.

Required Skills, Knowledge & Qualifications

CPA designation required (CA, CMA, or CGA). Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (MBA or Master's degree an asset). 7-10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including at least 3 years in a senior or corporate controller capacity. Strong technical knowledge of Canadian GAAP, consolidations, and multi-entity reporting. Proven experience in ERP systems implementation and financial systems integration. Exceptional leadership, communication, and analytical skills with a strategic mindset. Aviation or manufacturing industry experience preferred.

Why work at Eagle?

We believe that everyone should enjoy their job and their place of work. We are constantly striving to ensure our workplace is a respectful, safe and; most importantly a great place to be. Eagle puts a high value on cooperation, accountability and dependability.

Eagle benefit package for permanent employees comprises of health, dental, vision care, paramedical coverage (massage therapy, chiropractic, acupuncture etc.), health care spending account, travel medical, life insurance, AD&D, short and long term disability and paid sick/personal days. We also offer a group RRSP program with company matched contributions. We hold employee appreciation and social events throughout the year, and on-going learning and development programs.

Eagle is an equal opportunity employer and has policies in place to prevent discrimination in our hiring practices based on current Canadian legislation. We encourage applications from qualified aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and women.

All applicants must be eligible to work in Canada, are a permanent resident or hold a current and valid authorization (i.e. work permit).

No phone calls will be accepted. We appreciate your interest but only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Dental care Disability insurance Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking RRSP match Vision care
Work Location: In person