Assistant Controller

broadstreet; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health coverage

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness benefit

RPP after 1 year

Employee recognition program

Professional development

Job summary

Broadstreet Properties Ltd. in Winnipeg seeks an Assistant Controller to lead corporate accounting operations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance. The role collaborates with senior management to drive financial integrity and operational efficiency.

The position requires a CPA designation and 3+ years of full-cycle corporate accounting experience, with strong Excel and ERP skills. You will oversee journal entries, internal controls, audits, and financial reporting while mentoring staff.

Qualifications

• CPA designation required; advanced degree is a plus.
• 3+ years of experience with full-cycle corporate accounting and financial statement reporting.
• Experience overseeing external audits and working with audit firms.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and applications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee journal entries, accounts payable, and reporting.
• Establish and monitor internal controls to ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
• Coordinate with operations to improve processes affecting efficiency.
• Provide financial information to senior management for decision making.
• Lead and mentor accounting staff; hire and train as needed.
• Coordinate mid-term and year-end audits and prepare audited statements.

Skills

Strategic accounting

Process improvement

Financial analysis

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Audits

Education

CPA designation

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Business

Tools

MS 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:

• 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.

What we offer:

Employees enjoy a wide range of benefits and competitive reward. You will be eligible to receive salary range of $75,200.00 to $94,000.00 per annum, this will be determined by your skill set, education and experience. You will also be eligible to participate in the Company’s benefits program covering:

• Employer paid extended health, vision, and dental coverage (including family)
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Yearly health and wellness benefit
• RPP eligibility after 1 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.