Assistant Controller – 14-month contract

Best Buy Canada; Vancouver; Remote; CAD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading retail company as an Assistant Controller on a 14-month contract. You'll lead a high-performing accounting team, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with US GAAP. Enjoy a remote-first work environment with excellent benefits and career growth potential.

Benefits

Employee discounts on tech products

Flexible health benefits

100% matched company pension plan

Training programs to develop new skills

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Leadership experience in team management and motivation.

Responsibilities

• Lead a diverse team managing complex accounting areas.
• Ensure the integrity of general ledger accounts and supporting records.
• Manage SOX processes related to financial closing and reporting.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP

Automation

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree

CPA

Tools

Blue Prism

Alteryx

Job description

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Assistant Controller – 14-month contract

At Best Buy Canada, informed decision-making is at the core of our success—and our Controllership team makes that possible. Join our accounting team today as assistant controller on a 14-month contract and play a key role in ensuring our financial reporting is accurate, timely, and aligned with US GAAP and enterprise policies.

As a public company, getting the numbers right isn’t just important—it’s essential. In this role, you'll lead a high-performing accounting team through complex processes and be a key advisor across multiple business areas.

We practice a remote-first working model, leveraging in-person interactions at our head office in Vancouver, BC, for strategic, collaborative, and social purposes.

What you’ll do:

1. Lead a diverse team managing complex accounting areas such as month-end and quarter-end financial statement close, inventory valuation and costing, vendor funding accounting, and operational support.
2. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, proactively resolve issues, improve processes, advise on new products, systems, procedures, and controls, and act as a business advisor on various projects.
3. Ensure the integrity of general ledger accounts and supporting records, oversee monthly reconciliations, variance analysis, journal entries, and budgets. Coordinate with the parent company to ensure policy compliance with US GAAP.
4. Manage SOX processes related to financial closing, reporting, inventory, and vendor support, ensuring controls mitigate risks effectively.
5. Oversee non-SOX processes to ensure compliance with SOPs and US GAAP.
6. Lead technology initiatives, including automation efforts, within the controllership team.
7. Build and develop a high-performing team through recruitment, training, recognition, and performance management.
8. Support audit and tax processes by liaising with external auditors and internal teams.

What we’re looking for:

1. At least 8 years of progressive accounting experience in a mid to large organization.
2. Strong knowledge of and application of GAAP.
3. Leadership experience in team management and motivation.
4. Experience with automation and workflow tools such as Blue Prism and Alteryx.
5. Proficiency in MS Office and experience with BI tools.
6. Accounting designation (CPA, CA) and a relevant bachelor’s degree.

Why you’ll love it here:

1. Remote-first work environment.
2. Employee discounts on tech products from day one.
3. Flexible health benefits and wellness programs.
4. TFSA and RRSP programs.
5. 100% matched company pension plan.
6. Training programs to develop new skills.

Annualized base pay range:

$130,000.00 - $140,000.00

Starting pay will consider skills and experience; pay can grow as you progress in your career with us.

Location: Suite 102 - 425 West 6th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5Y 1L3

Additional details:

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industry: Retail