Assistant Controller (2-Year Term)

Okane Consultants; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an Assistant Controller to join their dynamic team in Saskatoon. This role is pivotal in ensuring compliance with accounting standards while leading a dedicated payroll team. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a proactive mindset, with over 5 years of accounting experience. This innovative firm values diversity and inclusion, offering a flexible workplace that promotes work-life balance. If you are looking to make an impact in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary and performance incentives

Annual vacation and paid sick days

Health and dental coverage

Health spending account

Disability insurance

Professional development allowances

Flexible workplace policies

Recognition as one of Saskatchewan’s Top Employers

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience required.
• Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare month-end balance sheet and journal entries.
• Manage payroll processing and ensure tax compliance.
• Assist in budget development and maintain internal controls.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Accounting Standards Compliance

Payroll Management

Budget Development

Education

Tertiary qualifications in accounting

CPA preferred

Job description

Okane is an integrated engineering and geoscience consulting company with a global team across Canada, USA, Australia, and New Zealand.

We help mining companies responsibly and safely return land affected by mining at the end of a mine’s lifecycle. We believe in challenging the status quo, fostering meaningful partnerships, and achieving positive outcomes for community stakeholders and Indigenous rights holders.

Our solutions are led by interdisciplinary experts in engineering, science, and technology, including community engagement, mine planning, mine closure design, geotechnical and civil engineering, geology, geochemistry, hydrology, soil sciences, rehabilitation, revegetation, and environmental monitoring.

Why Choose Us?

We champion diversity and inclusion, value flexibility and work-life balance, and promote open communication. We equip our employees with tools for success and growth, along with benefits that support fulfillment.

Okane’s purpose is to Help Create a Better Tomorrow. Our workplace culture is shaped by core values: Passionate, Thoughtful & Caring, Smart & Clever, Positive, and Humble.

Our employees enjoy:

• Competitive salary and performance incentives
• Annual vacation and paid sick days
• Health and dental coverage
• Health spending account
• Disability insurance
• Professional development allowances and growth opportunities
• Flexible workplace policies, including parental leave top-ups and flexible return-to-work options
• Recognition as one of Saskatchewan’s Top Employers (2023) and Canada’s top Small & Medium Employers (2023)

Our Assistant Controller Opportunity

We are seeking an Assistant Controller for a 24-month parental leave coverage, based in our Saskatoon office, with potential extension.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Prepare month-end balance sheet working papers and journal entries
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and complete Statistics Canada surveys
• Manage payroll processing, ensure tax compliance, and supervise payroll activities
• Maintain internal controls, support policy development
• Assist in budget development
• Prepare and submit sales taxes, investigate issues, ensure compliance
• Prepare insurance backups and assist with insurance requests
• Lead and manage the payroll team, conduct regular performance reviews

Job Requirements

• Strong leadership, communication, honesty, empathy, creativity, and flexibility
• Excellent time management, planning, and organizational skills
• Tertiary qualifications in accounting; CPA preferred
• 5+ years of accounting experience
• Detail-oriented with a proactive attitude and innovative mindset
• Ability to work independently and in teams, manage pressure, and coordinate across time zones

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Okane is dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment, valuing every employee. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply and are committed to accommodating applicants during the recruitment process. For more information, visit our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion page.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion • Okane Consultants

Application Deadline

We invite qualified applicants to submit their cover letter and CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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