Assistant Controller

Broadstreet Properties Ltd; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned property management company in Winnipeg is seeking a strategic accounting leader to oversee corporate accounting operations. This role includes managing financial reporting, establishing internal controls, and driving financial efficiency. Candidates should have 3+ years in corporate accounting, preferably with a CPA designation. The company prioritizes employee wellbeing and offers numerous benefits for a balanced work-life environment.

Benefits

Employer paid health, vision, and dental coverage

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Yearly health and wellness benefit

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with full-cycle corporate accounting and financial statement reporting.
• Proven experience in financial analysis, budgeting, and strategic planning.
• Management and supervisory experience, with the ability to lead and support a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage the accounting operations including review of journal entries and reporting.
• Establish and monitor internal controls to ensure compliance.
• Prepare and present financial information for monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Strategic planning

Accounting principles

Team management

Strong communication

Education

University degree in Business or Accounting

CPA designation

Tools

MS Office (Excel)

ERP systems

Job description

We are seeking a strategic accounting leader to oversee and manage our corporate accounting operations. This role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of their teams’ day-to-day operations, while maintaining compliance with internal policies and external regulations. The ideal candidate will possess a CPA designation, experience in corporate accounting, and a proven track record of driving process improvements and operational efficiency. The Assistant Controller is responsible for 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 for senior managers.

Your contribution to the team includes:

• Manage the accounting operations including the review of journal entries, accounts payable, and reporting.
• Establish and monitor internal controls to ensure accounting activities are in accordance with established legal, regulatory, and company policies and procedures.
• Work with operations to define, measure, analyze, improve, and control current processes which impact customer quality and influence internal operating efficiency.
• Provide information to help senior management make informed decisions.
• Work with external auditors.
• Prepare and present financial information for monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial information.
• Implement and manage internal controls with respect to financial policies, processes and procedures.
• Provide advice and guidance on all accounting matters including financial systems, record keeping, analysis, and reporting.
• Set the priorities within the accounting group.
• Coordinate the mid-term and year-end audit and preparation of audited financial statements.
• Hire, train, mentor, and supervise accounting staff.

What you need to be successful:

• A university degree in Business or Accounting; a professional accounting designation (CPA) or advanced degree is an asset.
• 3+ years of experience with full-cycle corporate accounting and financial statement reporting.
• Proven experience in financial analysis, budgeting, and strategic planning.
• Experience overseeing external audits and working with audit firms.
• Management and supervisory experience, with the ability to lead and support a team.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and applications.
• Solid understanding of budget preparation and analysis techniques.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel) and ERP systems.
• Strong critical thinking, logical reasoning, and analytical skills.
• Ability to adapt to and learn new software quickly.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and prioritization skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills to collaborate across teams and present financial insights clearly.

The perks:

• Employer paid extended health, vision, and dental coverage (including family)
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Yearly health and wellness benefit
• RPP eligibility after one year
• Employee recognition program
• In-house professional development opportunities

Why Broadstreet?

Broadstreet Properties Ltd. is a family-owned and operated property management company, partnered with Seymour Pacific Developments, that manages multi-family residential communities. We are a growing organization made up of diverse team members who are motivated to continuously innovate our approach to asset management. We consider employee wellbeing a priority and are dedicated to protecting the health and safety of our teams while ensuring a workplace that is respectful of everyone.

Broadstreet Properties Ltd. practices equal opportunity hiring and onboarding processes to ensure equal access and participation for everyone. We understand that we have a responsibility to ensure a safe, dignified, and welcoming environment and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees irrespective of race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by law. We believe in integrating people with disabilities into our workforce by removing barriers and meeting accessibility needs.