Assistant Controller (Hybrid)

Kardium Inc.; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock option plan

Medical & dental coverage

Personal days (3 per year)

Job summary

Kardium Inc. in Burnaby, BC, seeks an Assistant Controller to join the Finance team. You will support the Controller in accounting, monthly closes, internal controls, audits, and budgeting with a focus on accuracy and process improvements. Hybrid work arrangement, relocation not specified.

Ideal candidates have 5–8+ years in accounting within manufacturing or regulated sectors, plus ERP and Excel expertise, and a CPA/CMA designation is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA, CMA, or equivalent professional designation preferred.
• 5-8+ years progressive accounting experience in manufacturing/regulated industries.
• Experience supervising or leading accounting staff.
• ERP systems experience and advanced Excel skills.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and financial reporting requirements.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities; detail-oriented.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of general ledger accounting activities.
• Manage balance sheet reconciliations and timely resolution of items.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare audit schedules and assist with auditor inquiries.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting with FP&A.
• Lead and mentor accounting staff; ensure accuracy of outputs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem solving

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Continuous improvement

Proactive mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

CPA/CMA or equivalent designation preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Kardium Inc., 155-8518 Glenlyon Parkway, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

Job Description

Posted Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

Your opportunity

By joining the Kardium team, you can help make a difference in the lives of millions around the world. We have developed a ground-breaking medical device for the diagnosis and treatment of the most common heart rhythm disorder, atrial fibrillation – which can cause stroke, heart failure, and other heart-related complications.

Kardium’s mission is to deliver the best treatment for atrial fibrillation. To achieve this, we have developed The Globe® Pulsed Field System – a revolutionary solution designed by our world-class technical team. The Globe System offers strong, unique, and customer-valued advantages over other treatments on the market, and leading physicians are already using it and helping to share our story.

We have obtained FDA approval and officially begun the commercial launch of the Globe® Pulsed Field System. This is a pivotal and exciting time in our journey, as we bring this life‑changing technology to patients!

We are seeking an Assistant Controller to join our Finance team. The Assistant Controller supports the Controller in overseeing the organization's accounting and financial reporting functions. This roleis responsible forensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records, managing the month‑end close process,maintaining_internal controls, supporting audits, and providing leadership to the accounting team. You will serve as a key business partner across departments and help drive process improvements and financial discipline throughout the organization.

Please note, this opportunity is a hybrid work arrangement, located in Burnaby, BC.

Meaningful work you will be a part of

Your responsibilities will be to:

• Accounting Operations
• Provide oversight of general ledger accounting activities.
• Manage balance sheet reconciliations and ensuretimelyresolution of outstanding items.
• Provide supporting oversight of accounts payable, sales and accounts receivable, fixed assets, and inventory processes.
• Maintain accounting records and ensure data integrity within ERP systems.
• Support the month‑end and year‑end close processes.
• Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Analyze financial results and contribute to analyses of variances to forecast and prior periods.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and company policies.
• Audit & External Reporting
• Supportexternal audit activities.
• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation.
• Respond to auditor inquiries andassistwith issue resolution.
• Support tax filings and compliance requirements as needed.
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Partner with FP&A team to provide financial analysis and insights.
• Assistwith annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes.
• Support financial planning initiatives and management reporting requirements.
• Leadership & Process Improvement
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff.
• Reviewteam outputfor accuracy and completeness.
• Identifyand implement process improvements to increase efficiency and scalability.
• Support ERP enhancements, reporting automation, and other finance transformation initiatives.

What you bring to the team

Our Kardium team is smart, creative, and passionate about developing cutting‑edge medical devices to help improve people’s lives. We work in a collaborative environment based on trust and respect. We understand that only by working together can we solve what was thought unsolvable.

You will be successful in this role because you possess these attributes:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, ora relatedfield.
  • CPA, CMA, or equivalent professional designation preferred.
• 5-8+ years of progressiveaccountingexperience,with experience ina manufacturing or regulated industryandexperience in medical device, pharmaceutical, or biotech environments strongly preferred.
• Prior supervisory or team leadershipin operational settingexperience preferred .
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Continuous improvement mindset and ability to drive change.
• A proactive mindset and enthusiasm for finding innovative solutions to challenges.

Compensation

Kardium has listed the total cash compensation range (base salary + 5% Retirement Savings contribution) that we expect to pay applicants for this role, as of the time of this posting. Pay offered will be determined based on numerous relevant business and candidate factors including, for example, education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, and business or organizational needs. For candidates withmore or less experience than listed above, the pay range will be adjusted.

As a permanent employee, you will also participate in Kardium’s stock option plan.

• $95,000 - $125,000 (CAD Annually)

Total cash – the total cash we’ve listed for this position includes a base salary, plus a contribution to a Retirement Savings plan to help support your financial goals.

Comprehensive medical & dental coverage – for all permanent employees – effective as of Day 1, with no waiting period.

Work-day flexibility – additionally, we provide 3 personal days per year.

Support – for you (and your dependents) overall well-being.

Career progression and learning support.

Professional membership support.

Family building – we provide top up for both maternity leave & adoptive leave. Employees can also enroll in benefit coverage for fertility drug treatment.

Life at Kardium

What makes us a great place to work?

• Our Purpose
• Our People
• Our Culture

At Kardium, we embrace diversity of background, experience, and perspective and we’re committed to inclusion and equity at every level. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates who represent the full diversity of all communities.

We collaborate with Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), as volunteer-led groups who share a common dimension of diversity and come together to provide support, education, and other opportunities across Kardium. Examples of our ERGs include Women ERG, Pride ERG, Race Ethnicity & Cultural Heritage (REACH) ERG, Truth & Reconciliation ERG, Persian Community ERG, Chinese ERG, Barangay Kardium (Filipino) ERG, Brazilian ERG and Irish ERG.

As part of your application, we encourage you to note if you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations). There will be an optional section in the application form where you can provide this information to the recruitment team.

And our employees think we are great too – check out Glassdoor to learn more!

Kardium Inc., 155-8518 Glenlyon Parkway, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada