Assistant Controller — Growth & Automation Focus

Rise CPA; Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day summer work weeks in July and/Au

Paid health & wellness days

Mentorship and professional growth

Competitive compensation package

Collaborative environment with open‑ed

Job summary

Rise CPA is seeking an Assistant Controller to join our team in a role that ensures accuracy and integrity of financial information while fueling efficiency and growth of the accounting function. Reporting to the Finance Partner, you will lead month-end close, generate timely financial statements, and collaborate across teams.

You will support budgeting, cash flow management, and compliance, while driving process improvements and automation.

Qualifications

• Post-Secondary degree required with professional accounting background.
• CPA designation or in progress is required.
• 3-5 years of internal accounting experience, preferably in a professional services environment.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, accounting principles, and internal controls.
• Proficient with QuickBooks Online and related APIs for full-cycle accounting.
• Experience with budgeting/forecasting and Power BI or similar tools.
• Advanced MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with CaseWare and iFirm is preferred.
• Strong analytical and communication abilities; able to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Support month-end and year-end close including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Maintain and review general ledger accounts for accuracy in reporting.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Support payroll, government remittances, and compliance.
• Prepare year-end working papers and coordinate with external advisors.
• Monitor and improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Identify process improvements and automation opportunities.
• Support accounting systems administration and future tech initiatives.
• Prepare management reports and analysis to support decision-making.

Skills

Internal accounting

Financial reporting

Analytical thinking

Excel proficiency

Power BI

Education

Post-Secondary Degree

CPA designation

Tools

QuickBooks Online

CaseWare

iFirm

Power BI

Job description

Rise CPA is seeking an Assistant Controller to join our team in a role that ensures accuracy and integrity of financial information while fueling efficiency and growth of the accounting function. Reporting to the Finance Partner, you will lead month-end close, generate timely financial statements, and collaborate across teams.

You will support budgeting, cash flow management, and compliance, while driving process improvements and automation.