Assistant Controller

Accounting & Finance; British Columbia; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading outsourced accounting and finance team in Vancouver is seeking an Assistant Controller to oversee staff accountants and manage complex IFRS reporting. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in public accounting or a CPA firm, possess a CPA designation, and have strong communication skills. This role offers a hybrid work model and a competitive salary of 80-95K CAD, along with bonuses and benefits.

Benefits

Bonus

Extended health

Professional development dues

3 weeks vacation

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in an accounting/finance department, including public company experience.
• Deep understanding of IFRS accounting and financial reporting.
• Experience drafting and auditing financial statements.
• Proven experience managing teams and reporting to senior personnel.
• Must have exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop staff accountants.
• Support CFOs and CEOs of client companies.
• Prepare quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Oversee General Ledgers and accounting transactions.
• Manage audit processes with external auditors.

Skills

IFRS accounting

Financial reporting for public companies

Staff management

Advanced IT proficiency

Exceptional communication skills

Education

CPA designation or international equivalent

Tools

Multiple accounting platforms

Job description

Assistant Controller

This is a rare opportunity to grow within a respected firm supporting publicly listed companies, offering exposure to complex IFRS reporting, direct interaction with senior decision-makers, and the chance to lead and develop a team.

Who- the Company :

Exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing Vancouver based leading outsourced accounting and finance team supporting high growth companies. They are a people-centric organization and known for their collaborative team culture and rewarding environment. Hybrid work model of Tues-Wed-Thurs onsite.

What- the Role :

• Oversight, management and development of staff accountants and related work flows.
• Interacting with / supporting the CFOs and / or CEOs of client companies.
• Working with / supporting senior management, with a view to stepping into managing client files directly and taking on client relationships directly.
• Oversight of General Ledgers and underlying accounting transactions.
• Preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Preparation of quarterly and annual MD&As.
• Preparation and / or review of working papers supporting financial statements and MD&As.
• Managing other regulatory reporting.
• Managing the audit / review processes with external auditors.
• Liaising with external tax advisors.
• Assisting with development and roll-out of Company templates.
• Assisting with roll-out of Company strategic plans.
• Assisting with other ad-hoc requests; and.
• Perform other accounting, client related and / or administrative tasks as needed.

Who – the Candidate :

5+ years of experience in an accounting / finance department of a public company or with a CPA firm (must include public company experience if from a CPA firm).

CPA designation or international equivalent is preferred.

Deep understanding of IFRS accounting and financial reporting for public companies is required.

Experience drafting and / or auditing financial statements and notes, as well as preparing and reviewing supporting working papers.

Proven experience working in teams, managing staff, and reporting to a Controller, CFO, or other senior personnel.

Exceptional communication skills - both verbal and written - with strong command of English.

Highly organized, with excellent multi-tasking and problem-solving abilities.

Comfortable working both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Advanced IT proficiency, with experience using multiple accounting platforms and a comfort level with digitized environments.

Experience with mining or exploration companies a plus.

Permanent Residency or Canadian Citizenship required.

How Much :

80-95K commensurate with level of work experience, bonus, extended health, PD dues, 3 weeks vacation.

Where : Vancouver BC.

When & How to Apply :

This search is moving very quickly, and interviews start immediately! Swim will be presenting short-listed candidates directly to the hiring team for consideration. If you already have a Recruiter at Swim, please reach out very soon.

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