Controller Temporary Position

THE BEST CARE STARTS WITH THE BEST PEOPLE 
ARE YOU ONE OF THEM? 

We’re partners. Partners with each other and partners with our patients. Helping people feel safe, comfortable, trusted, and confident. Guided by a sense of compassion, generosity, and protectiveness, we focus on empowering others with the knowledge they need to be the very best version of themselves. 

Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Mayfair Diagnostics has been helping people find clarity for their health for over 100 years. At our clinics in Calgary and area and Saskatchewan, our team of radiologists, technologists, and support staff work in a truly integrated way to provide exceptional experiences for our patients. Joining our team is more than a job. It’s an investment in your future, a plan for success. 

We are seeking an experience Controller who is seeking a temporary position for 15 months (January 2025 to March 2026).  

RESPONSIBILITIES  

The Temporary Controller shall hold responsibility for managing the overall financial operations of Mayfair and will provide accurate information to the Executive Committee and Leadership Team, including analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and preparing financial reports. The Temporary Controller will be responsible for directing and managing the company's accounting functions, including establishing and maintaining accounting principles, practices, and procedures as well as the preparation of financial statements and reporting to top management and externally. The Temporary Controller also maintains the company's accounting systems and implements changes as required. 

Position Reporting  

This position reports to the Director of Finance.  

This role oversees the Accounting and Payroll Manager, the Billing Manager and has indirect reports of Accounting, Billing and Payroll team members. 

Responsibilities: 

• Utilize a hands-on style, actively supervise and coach the direct and indirect reports to maximize individual strengths and strive for excellence in customer service 

• Maintain a solid understanding of company operations and its business, its transactional and contractual obligations and become directly involved in specific business issues and their resolution 

• Build and maintain effective relationships with Executive committee (board of directors), Leadership Team and middle management  

• Maintain current processes for budgeting, routine monthly/quarterly/year-end, and forecasting updates 

• Report and present monthly updates, quarterly results and forecast updates, annual budget, year-end results, and other analysis to both the Executive Committee and Leadership Team 

• Report and present quarterly results and forecast updates, annual budget and year-end results to Partnership. 

• Prepare forecasting and annual budgets, with inputs from other department leaders and mangers 

• Prepare income and capital account calculations for Partnership 

• Prepare analysis as requested by Leadership Team and Executive Committee – including scenario analysis, potential new/removal service offering, comparison analysis in Excel and ensuring the inputs/results are user friendly; present interpretation of the analysis results such as trends, action steps, potential changes and recommendations 

• Be curious and explore alternatives to improve accounting close and processes performed by the finance team 

• Oversight and management of all operational finance systems, processes and procedures 

• Maintain a solid understanding of company operations and its business, its transactional and contractual obligations and become directly involved in specific business issues and their resolution 

• Liaise with banking facilities, review, and update line of credit agreement renewals 

• Liaise with insurance provider, review, and update insurance policy renewals 

• Ensure compliance of systems, processes, and procedures 

• Ensure financial results are reported accurately and in a timely manner in accordance with ASPE, corporate and regulatory requirements 

• Identify and assess the impact of regulatory or industry related accounting changes and determine internal policy or procedural adjustments in coordination with the finance team 

• Liaise with the external auditors in preparation of financial statements 

• Develop and maintain cost information that can be used to guide decision-making to support company goals, objectives, and strategies 

• Contribute to tactical planning, risk management, quality control, organizational development, planning processes, and other general functions 

• Performs other projects and duties as required 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Degree in accounting or business administration from an accredited institution 

• Professional designation, CPA, CA is required 

• 10+ progressive experience in a financial environment 

• 7+ years management experience is required 

• Experience in an owner-managed or multi-entity business would be an asset 

• Proven organization skills including preparing management reports, presentations, and action plans 

• Proven strengths in team building, written and verbal communications and meetings to leadership team and board of directors 

• Self-directed and self-motivated 

• Experience in preparing scenario analysis and comparison analysis using Excel from scratch with attention to details and making it user friendly for inputs/summaries 

• Have the interest and capability to search, investigate, evaluate, and present for consideration; innovative ideas to create new opportunities to help accelerate the achievement of growth expectations 

• Capable of defining and accomplishing strategies and tactics that will support the desired growth 

• Capable of delivering progressive strategies that meet the demands of a fast-paces, high-demand environment 

• Have the capability and flexibility to quickly understand the culture of the organization and manage the required changes in the company to achieve the goals, while maintaining its origin and essence 

• Excellent computer skills in various computer applications such as Microsoft Office suite with advanced level Excel skills 

TOTAL REWARDS 

• Salary range for this position will be between $125,000 to $140,000 annually depending on education and experience.  Weekly hours are 37.5 hours per week. 

• The position is eligible for the hybrid working program which is three days in the office per week and two days from your remote home office. 

• Eligibility for contract stay bonus. 

• Eligibility for group benefits including a health and personal spending account (Wellness Dollars), paid sick time and an RRSP matching program.  

• Annual reimbursement for professional dues and an annual education allowance that can be used for training and conference attendance.   

Mayfair Diagnostics is an equal opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age or disability. Accommodations for disability-related needs throughout the recruitment and selection process are available upon request. Any information provided by you for accommodations will be kept confidential and won’t be used in the selection process.  

Mayfair collects, uses, and discloses your personal information in accordance with the provisions set out in Alberta's Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) and the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act of Canada (PIPEDA). These provisions may include but are not limited to:  

• Confirm certifications and qualifications 

• Perform reference checks 

• Contacting candidates to schedule virtual, telephone, and in-person interviews 

• On successful employment, transfer of relevant information provided to create an employee record in Dayforce, our Human Resources Information System 

• Upon hire, submit background screening through a third-party provider, Sterling Talent Solutions.  

If you have any questions regarding Mayfair’s policy on collection, use, or disclosure of personal information, please contact Human Resources at HR@radiology.ca. If you have any questions regarding Mayfair’s Privacy Policy, please contact Mayfair’s Privacy Officer at Privacy@radiology.ca.