Assistant Controller

Seaspan ULC; North Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 144,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Seaspan ULC, a leader in the marine industry on Canada's West Coast, is looking for an Assistant Controller to manage financial accounting and reporting. The ideal candidate will have CPA, robust managerial experience, and a focus on compliance with ASPE standards. Competitive salary, bonus opportunities, and comprehensive benefits reflect our commitment to employee well-being.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Pension plan matching

Comprehensive health benefits

On-site gym

Complimentary shuttle for transit users

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in senior accounting roles.
• Experience with Canadian ASPE required.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly close, consolidation, and reporting processes.
• Manage annual audit processes and develop financial data audits.
• Document and implement internal controls and financial procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in Business or Finance

Canadian Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Data analytics systems

Job description

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Job Description

The Marine Group Assistant Controller is responsible for consolidated segment financial accounting, adherence to Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (ASPE), and for conducting accounting processes and procedures. This includes preparing and reviewing consolidated segment financial statements, reviewing general ledger reconciliations for integrity and accuracy, and ensuring precise ledgers for balance sheet and profit and loss accounts for the Marine Group. The role also leads the annual audit process, identifying weaknesses and developing corrective processes and revised procedures.

Note

This position qualifies for an optional hybrid work schedule after 90 days of onsite work and onboarding, subject to the terms of the Flexible Work Policy Agreement.

What You'll Do

• Lead a team of accounting professionals, managing priorities, goals, and development plans.
• Oversee monthly close, consolidation, and reporting processes, ensuring a fast close for all Marine Group companies, and produce financial reports at month-end, quarter-end, and year-end.
• Manage the annual audit process, including planning, review, and final reporting.
• Develop audit frameworks and perform financial data audits to ensure accuracy.
• Manage account reconciliation processes, establishing standards for reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Document Standard Operating Procedures and internal controls.
• Implement new or updated procedures and handle all financial organizational matters.
• Seek continuous process improvements, make recommendations, implement changes, and monitor compliance.
• Stay informed of regulatory requirements and best practices in accounting.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and recommend improvements.
• Ensure adherence to company accounting policies and ASPE standards.
• Support systems implementation projects and own financial processes and data model development / maintenance.
• Lead standardization of financial reporting data and documentation, designing and maintaining standard reports.
• Prepare accounting memos to support analysis and decisions.
• Perform additional duties as required.

What You'll Bring

• Undergraduate degree in Business or Finance.
• Canadian Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA).
• Minimum 7 years of managerial experience in progressively senior accounting roles, including project or team leadership.
• Experience with Canadian ASPE consolidation, payroll, costing / allocations, ERP systems, data mining, and financial system upgrades or implementations is an asset.
• Knowledge of ERP and big data / data analytics systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Strong presentation and communication skills, with tact and diplomacy.
• Attention to detail, problem-solving, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, adapt to change, and manage multiple projects.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Competitive salary, annual bonus, and pension plan matching.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, including extended health care, dental, vision, life insurance, and more.
• On-site gym and complimentary shuttle bus for transit users.

The estimated salary range is CA$144,000 - CA$176,000, with final offers based on experience, skills, and internal equity.

About Us

Seaspan Marine, with over 130 years of experience, is the largest and most diverse tug & barge company on Canada’s West Coast. We support diversity and inclusion and are committed to accessible recruitment processes.

• Seniority level : Mid-Senior level
• Employment type : Full-time
• Job function : Accounting / Auditing and Finance

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