Assistant Financial Controller

Gallagher; Halifax; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global risk management firm in Halifax seeks an Assistant Financial Controller to drive financial excellence. The role involves maintaining accurate financial records, preparing reports, managing audits, and optimizing processes. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and 5 years of relevant experience. The firm offers a supportive environment and a range of benefits including flexible medical coverage and retirement savings plans.

Benefits

Flexible medical & dental coverage

Life and AD&D Insurance

Retirement savings options

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Educational expense reimbursement

Discounted gym membership

Paid sick and personal days

Qualifications

• 5 years of related experience required.
• Strong understanding of financial accounts and GAAP requirements.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update financial records ensuring compliance.
• Assist in preparing financial statements and reports.
• Lead month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Process accounts payable and receivable transactions.
• Assist in crafting and monitoring budgets and forecasts.
• Conduct variance analysis and advise on financial performance.
• Take charge of audits ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Manage the audit process for subsidiary companies.
• Oversee billing for existing and new clients.
• Support documentation and improvement of procedures.
• Assist with internal and client payroll processing.
• Contribute to high-impact projects as directed.

Skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Variance analysis

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA (preferred)

Tools

QuickBooks

SUN Systems

JD Edwards

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Introduction

At Artex, we reimagine what risk management can be and we do it with bold thinking, deep expertise, and an unwavering belief in what’s possible. As part of our global team, you’ll help clients navigate complex risks through creative, forward‑looking solutions that go beyond the expected. This is a place where innovation is encouraged, ideas are welcomed, and no two days look the same. We’re a community of confidently curious problem‑solvers, opportunity seizers, and collaborative thinkers, working together to challenge convention and shape the future of our industry. Here, you’ll be supported to explore your potential, grow your expertise, and make a meaningful impact on a global scale.

Overview

The Assistant Financial Controller will be a key driver of financial excellence at Artex Capital Solutions, spearheading accurate reporting, ensuring compliance, and optimizing efficiency in financial analysis to support strategic decision‑making.

How you’ll make an impact

• Keep the Numbers Spotless: Maintain and update financial records with precision, ensuring compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
• Financial Reporting Excellence: Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports that drive strategic decision‑making.
• Own the Close Process: Lead month‑end and year‑end closing activities, including reconciliations and journal entries, to ensure seamless financial operations.
• AP/AR Mastery: Process accounts payable and receivable transactions, ensuring timely and accurate payments and collections.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Assist in crafting and monitoring budgets and forecasts, keeping the company on track to meet its financial goals.
• Analyze & Advise: Conduct variance analysis and deliver actionable insights into financial performance.
• Collaborative Problem‑Solving: Work closely with internal teams to ensure accurate financial data and resolve discrepancies efficiently.
• Audit Leadership: Take charge of audits, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and internal controls, and prepare responses for internal audits.
• Subsidiary Oversight: Manage the audit process for subsidiary companies, ensuring alignment with corporate standards.
• Client Billing Expertise: Oversee the billing process for existing and new clients within assigned business units.
• Process Improvement: Support the documentation, updates, and implementation of detailed procedures to enhance financial control operations and processes.
• Payroll Support: Assist with internal and client payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Special Projects: Contribute to high‑impact projects and initiatives as directed by the CFO or Financial Controller.
• Efficiency Champion: Continuously identify opportunities to streamline financial processes and boost operational efficiency.
• Client Service Excellence: Take on additional responsibilities as needed to deliver exceptional service to clients.

About you

Required: Bachelors degree (Accounting or Finance) and 5 years related experience required.

Preferred: Degree major in accounting, business, finance or related discipline. CPA preferred.

• Detailed knowledge and experience of financial reporting and budgeting is a requirement.
• Strong understanding of financial account and GAAP requirements.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills, presentation skills and the ability to maintain effective working relationships with staff at all levels.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience with various accounting and ERP platforms will be advantageous (QuickBooks, SUN Systems, JD Edwards, etc.).
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines under pressure.
• Enthusiastic and strongly motivated self‑starter.
• Strong attention to details and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with colleagues within and across departments and time zones.

Compensation and benefits

On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.

Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

• Flexible medical & dental coverage to meet your household's needs.
• Life, Dependent Life and AD & D Insurance options.
• Retirement savings including RRSP including a company match, TFSA, pension and more.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Other benefits include:

• Educational expense reimbursement.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Discounted gym membership (GoodLife Fitness).
• Opportunity for flexible work arrangements.
• Paid sick days & personal days.
• Employee education recognition program.
• Employee referral bonus program.

We value inclusion and diversity

Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.

Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.

We are an equal opportunity employer which values diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non‑conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer‑employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.