Assistant Controller

Acuren; Sherwood Park; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Acuren seeks an Assistant Controller to oversee financial operations and ensure accuracy in reporting within the Finance/Accounting Department. This management role involves analyzing complex data, generating reports, and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Accounting with a professional designation and a robust background in financial management.

Benefits

Paid time off

Employer paid benefits

RRSP + Company match

Tuition grants

Discounted fitness memberships

Insurance offerings

Employee assistance programs

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of related experience in the industrial or commercial sector.
• Sound knowledge of department-specific processes and auditing principles.
• Strong computer and systems skills.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing general journal entries and ensuring accuracy of financial information.
• Completing monthly reports and account reconciliations.
• Validating invoicing practices and procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

University or post-secondary degree focusing on Accounting

Professional Accounting Designation (CA, CMA, CGA, CPA)

Tools

Accounting Software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Position Summary

Acuren is currently recruiting an Assistant Controller who will oversee the day-to-day performance of activities of the Finance/Accounting Department.This is a key management position that will draw upon one's expertise in analyzing and validating complex data, completing detailed reports and ensuring the integrity of systems and information.

This is an in office positions based in Sherwood Park, Alberta.

Responsibilities

1. Reviewing and validating financial information by:

• Reviewing general journal entries and validating with supporting documentation
• Assessing compliance with internal controls and practices
• Identifying anomalies and independently investigating and validating prior to posting
• Resolving any discrepancies and providing documentation and/or explanation and resolution
• Reconciling, resolving issues with, and reporting on alignment of sub-ledger accounts with the general ledger

2. Supporting effective financial decision making by:

• Completing monthly reports and account reconciliations
• Generating trial balances to identify errors and follow up with corrections
• Ensuring reconciled items are cleared in a timely manner to support accurate monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports
• Developing customized reports
• Preparing draft financial statements and verifying against trial balance and other customized reports
• Reviewing final financial statements for accuracy and completeness

3. Supporting and contributing to the success of the department by:

• Validating appropriate practices, procedures and controls are in place to generate timely and accurate invoicing
• Ensuring government filings are completed in a timely and efficient manner
• Recommending continuous improvement to accounting processes and systems
• Sharing expertise with less senior staff and supporting their ongoing development
• Assisting with job-costing analysis, and other miscellaneous financial projects

Requirements

• University or post-secondary degree or diploma with focus on Accounting,
• Professional Accounting Designation (CA, CMA, CGA, CPA)
• Minimum of five (5) years of related experience in the industrial or commercial sector
• Sound knowledge and understanding of (1) department-specific processes and practices, (2) service line and project-specific contract provisions, (3) financial implications of collective agreement terms and conditions
• Skilled in interpreting and applying accounting and auditing principles
• Strong leadership/managerial experience
• Strong computer and systems skills
• Can liaise with internal and external clients to clarify information and address concerns
• Demonstrated ability to comprehend and comply with the responsibilities under the provincial Occupational Health and Safety Acts and Regulations, as well as Acuren's mandate on healthy and safe environment

Benefits

The strength of Acuren lies in its outstanding people. As a rapidly growing, intensely innovative, international privately held company, the opportunities to pursue challenging and diverse career development paths are vast.

Complemented by an attractive and comprehensive total compensation package, including paid time off, employer paid benefits, RRSP + Company match, tuition grants, discounted fitness memberships and insurance offerings, employee assistance programs and more! At Acuren we commit to the principles of a respectful workplace and offer tremendous opportunities to those who wish to succeed.Join our team at Acuren and embark on a rewarding journey where you will contribute to the company's growth and success while advancing your career. Apply now to be part of our dedicated team of professionals.

Company Overview

As an organization, our strength comes from the ability to embody our core values - People First, Integrity Always, Pride In Our Work, and Growth Together. None of these values is more important than People First, and we are honored that our people decided the company is worthy of being included in the Forbes 2024 and 2025 List of Canada's Best Employers.

Acuren is a trusted, single source provider of technology-enabled asset protection solutions used to evaluate the structural integrity of critical energy, industrial and public infrastructures. Committed to delivering a Higher Level of Reliability, Acuren provides an unrivaled spectrum of capabilities including inspection, traditional and advanced NDE/NDT, failure analysis, rope access, materials engineering, field engineering, reliability engineering, drones, robotics, V-Deck and condition-based monitoring services.Our work is critical to the integrity and safety of industrial firms, including petroleum refinery, pipeline, power generation, pulp & paper, mining, pharmaceutical, aerospace and automotive industries. Acuren employs over 5,000 dedicated professionals supporting the mechanical integrity and inspection programs of the world’s largest industrial segments.Acuren is a market leader. Our formula for success is straightforward: be capable locally, with certified and well-equipped personnel supported by trained, experienced leaders. Continuing to build on a strong heritage of safety, quality, and professionalism, Acuren strives to maintain incident free work environments, pursues advanced technical developments, and supports reliability programs that are valued by clients and employees. Please note we will consider accessibility accommodations to applicants upon request.