Assistant Financial Controller

Butterfield Group; Halifax; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading offshore bank and trust company in Halifax seeks an experienced Assistant Controller. Responsibilities include overseeing accounts payable, managing financial closing processes, and preparing reports. The ideal candidate has a post-secondary degree, CPA or CPA candidate status, and 3+ years of experience. This full-time position comes with comprehensive benefits and promotes a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of relevant experience.
• Strong attention to detail and ethical standards.
• Ability to handle confidential information discreetly.

Responsibilities

• Oversee BSSHL Accounts Payable process and documentation.
• Complete monthly/quarterly/yearly accounting close processes.
• Prepare financial variance reports and assist with budgeting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Customer service skills

Relationship management skills

Education

Post-secondary education in Business Administration / Commerce

CPA or CPA candidate

Tools

Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word)

Job description

Overview

Butterfield Support Services (Halifax) Limited provides centralized shared services and support to the Butterfield Group in the areas of Finance and Accounting, Human Resources, Information Technology, Operations, Client Services and Compliance. Operating in multiple jurisdictions, we focus on results, value relationships, and celebrate success. If this sounds like your kind of company, then consider this opportunity to become part of a collaborative team of professionals at the world’s leading, independent offshore bank and trust company.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, BSSHL, the Assistant Controller is responsible for all day-to-day accounting and administrative processes for the Halifax office, as well as assisting the Group Finance team with ad hoc requests on behalf of the Butterfield Group.

• Overseeing the end-to-end BSSHL Accounts Payable process in accordance with approved procedures and controls to ensure appropriate documentation is obtained with required approval.
• Completing the monthly / quarterly / yearly accounting close process, including all journal entries, reconciliations, SOX processes and reports for the jurisdiction and the management team.
• Preparing monthly financial variance reports and assisting the CFO, BSSHL with annual budgets and ongoing financial forecasts.
• Liaising with management, vendors, and other departments to resolve issues and support policy compliance.
• Preparing all regulatory reporting and requirements within the timelines provided.
• Demonstrating strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to meet very stringent deadlines.
• Recommending, drafting, and implementing changes to ensure efficiency in processes and practices of BSSHL Finance.
• Assisting with the external audit, including the preparation of audit working paper files.
• Completing special projects and ad-hoc reporting as assigned.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Business Administration / Commerce, CPA or CPA candidate, and a minimum of three years of relevant experience.
• Strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail with high ethical standards and ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize tasks in a busy work environment.
• Demonstrates customer service and relationship management skills.
• Knowledge of accounting standards and systems, and willingness to continue learning.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, etc.).

Why Butterfield?

Butterfield is a leading, independent offshore bank and trust company. With more than 1,200 financial services professionals across ten international jurisdictions, the Butterfield experience is enhanced by robust learning and development opportunities and comprehensive benefits. Guided by our core values—approachable, collaborative, empowered and impactful—we provide a respectful environment where we value the diversity of our employees and the talents and experiences they bring. With a 160-year tradition of service excellence we empower individuals to achieve their potential and make a positive impact on our business, our clients and our communities.

Visit www.butterfieldgroup.com / careers to view all opportunities and apply via our careers’ portal.

Closing Date: Aug 29, 2025

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Other