Assistant Controller – Firm Operations

DMCL Chartered Professional Accountants; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable accounting firm in Vancouver is seeking an Assistant Controller to lead financial strategies and operations. This crucial role involves managing the month-end close process, preparing financial reports, and overseeing accounts payable. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in business administration or accounting, has a CPA designation, and brings over 3 years of accounting experience. The firm offers competitive salary and benefits from day one.

Benefits

Competitive market salary

Benefits from Day 1

Three weeks' vacation

Meal allowance

Free food and snacks

Performance reviews twice a year

Fun social culture

Qualifications

• 3+ years of accounting experience with month-end and budgeting processes.
• Experience overseeing accounts payable and supporting payroll is advantageous.
• Proficient in Excel (XLOOKUP, pivot tables).

Responsibilities

• Manage the month-end close process to ensure accurate decision-making.
• Prepare financial statements and reports for senior management.
• Oversee accounts payable operations and vendor negotiations.

Skills

Accounting experience

Excel proficiency

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or accounting

CPA designation

Tools

Power Query

SQL knowledge

Job description

About The Role

We're looking for an Assistant Controller to join our Firm Operations team in our downtown Vancouver office and play a pivotal role in shaping the financial strategy and operations of the firm.

In this high-impact role, you'll work directly with the Director of Finance and partner with leaders across departments, gaining unique exposure to the business behind the numbers while driving key financial processes and strategic decision-making.

If you're passionate about accounting but also want to broaden your operational knowledge and leadership skills, this role offers the chance to work closely with senior leadership, contribute meaningful ideas, and help shape how the firm operates. You'll be supporting the financial engine behind a busy practice of 35+ Partners, driving innovation, efficiency, and continuous improvement across the organization.

How You'll Make a Difference

• Take ownership of the month-end close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness for reliable decision-making.
• Prepare clear, accurate financial statements and reports for partners and senior management to enable confident strategic planning.
• Manage and reconcile the general ledger, prepaid journals, and related analysis to keep financial records precise and audit-ready.
• Oversee accounts payable operations, negotiate vendor terms, and approve invoices and expenses to maintain steady cash flow.
• Monitor firm-wide collections and cash flow, collaborating with external collections agents when needed.
• Coordinate the annual budgeting process by gathering departmental inputs and assisting with preparation for firm-wide planning.
• Manage insurance policies and legal requirements to ensure compliance and protect the firm's interests.
• Prepare working papers, year-end financial statements, and both partnership and corporate tax returns.
• Review semi-monthly payroll for accuracy, ensuring timely and compliant employee compensation.
• Lead special finance projects, including transitioning accounts payable software and migrating from NAV On-Premise to Business Central Cloud.

Who You Are

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, or equivalent.
• CPA designation (or equivalent) is a strong asset.
• 3+ years of accounting experience, ideally with exposure to month-end, year-end, and budgeting processes.
• Experience overseeing AP and supporting payroll is a strong asset.
• Proficient in Excel (XLOOKUP, pivot tables, and print-friendly formatting).
• Experience with Power Query is an asset; SQL knowledge is a plus.

What DMCL Offers

• Competitive market salary – We keep our pay in line with the market so you're fairly rewarded.
• Benefits from Day 1 – Medical, dental, and vision coverage right away—no waiting.
• Three weeks' vacation to start – Plus, earn more time off through our flexible banked time policy.
• A standard 35-hour work week – In busy times, any hours over 35 are paid at your regular hourly rate or can be banked for extra holidays—your choice.
• Meal allowance – If you're working late, dinner's on us.
• Free food and snacks – Because sometimes, the small perks make a big difference.
• Performance reviews twice a year – So you always know where you stand and where you're headed.
• A fun, social culture – A third of our team are students, so there's always something going on—games nights, paint-and-sip evenings, a summer softball team, and more.

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About DMCL

Dale Matheson Carr-Hilton LaBonte LLP (DMCL) is a full-service accounting firm dedicated to helping our clients achieve and exceed their business goals, no matter how ambitious. As a leading Canadian firm with global reach, we continue to remain agile and responsive, providing clients with personalized and strategic solutions specific to their industry.

With over 300 team members spread across Vancouver, Surrey, Tri-Cities (Port Coquitlam) and Victoria, working at DMCL means being part of a diversified team of expert advisors that view every day as a new opportunity to contribute to the success of our clients: solving costly problems, building long-lasting relationships and always striving for excellence.