Controller

Controller – Your Warranty Team (YWT)Location: Calgary, AB (In Office)Website: www.yourwarrantyteam.comCompensation: $120,000Type: Full-Time, PermanentReports To: Chief Executive Officer and Vice PresidentAbout Your Warranty Team (YWT):Your Warranty Team is one of Canada’s fastest-growing providers of automotive protection solutions, partnering with dealerships nationwide to increase profitability, strengthen customer loyalty, and deliver top-tier protection programs. Our team of 32 professionals supports dealer partners across the country with F&I programs, claims concierge services, surface protection solutions, and industry-leading dealer support.Role OverviewWe are seeking a hands-on, leadership-driven Controller to strengthen the financial operations of our fast-growing organization. You will perform and oversee full-cycle accounting, including cash flow management, payroll, AR/AP, and month-end close, while also driving our forecasting, reporting, and budgeting processes. Reporting directly to the CEO and Vice President, you will serve as YWT’s financial leader, providing insight, ensuring compliance, and supporting key decisions while remaining actively involved in the day-to-day work. This role is ideal for someone who values a high-paced environment, autonomy, and meaningful impact.What’s in It for You★ Continuous learning and personal development opportunities.★ Competitive compensation.★ Work/life balance in a stable, growing company.★ Comprehensive benefits after probation (health, dental, vision, and more).★ Direct collaboration with the CEO and senior leadership.★ An opportunity to build the accounting function of a national, expanding organization.What You'll Do1. Full-Cycle Accounting1.1 Handle full-cycle accounting: journal entries, GL maintenance, accruals, prepaids, and balance sheet/bank reconciliation.1.2 Oversee AR, AP, and bi-weekly payroll processes including invoicing, collections, vendor payments, remittances, and compliance.2. Financial Reporting & Strategic Insight2.1 Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.2.2 Provide financial insight, trend analysis, and recommendations to the CEO and Vice President.2.3 Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.3. Dealer Profit-Share, Programs & Compliance3.1 Maintain accurate tracking of dealer revenue, activations, and profit-share across Canada.3.2 Ensure compliance with GST/PST across AB, BC, SK, MB, ON (and future provinces), including filings and audit support.4. Cash Flow, Treasury & Year-End4.1 Own the rolling 13-week cash flow forecast and monitor working capital requirements.4.2 Manage AR/AP timing, cash planning, and intercompany reconciliations.4.3 Prepare year-end working papers and audit-ready files; collaborate with our fractional CPA on tax filings.5. Leadership in a Growing Business5.1 Build SOPs, financial controls, and scalable processes.5.2 Lead YWT’s financial function with authority while remaining hands-on in execution.RequirementsMust-Have Qualifications7+ years of accounting experience, including hands-on full-cycle accounting.Proven experience managing AR, AP, payroll, reconciliations, and month-end close.Comfort implementing and using AI and automation tools to improve reporting, streamline workflows, and increase accounting efficiency.Experience with multi-province GST/PST compliance.Ability to run the finance function in a 32-person organization.Strong proficiency in Excel, accounting software, and financial modelingExperience in small-to-mid-size companies where you wear multiple hats.Preferred (Nice-to-Have)Automotive, dealership, or service-based industry experience.How to Apply📩 Submit the following:✔ Your resume✔ A brief cover letter explaining why you’re the right fit✔ (Optional) Any additional materials that demonstrate your impact or experienceWe thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.