Assistant Financial Controller

Butterfield Group; Halifax; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an Assistant Financial Controller to join their dynamic finance team. This role involves supporting the financial controllership and ensuring compliance with Group Accounting policies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Join a collaborative team that values diversity and offers robust learning opportunities while making a significant impact in the banking and financial services sector. If you are passionate about finance and ready to take on new challenges, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an accounting designation with 5+ years of experience.
• Experience in a SOX control environment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly close process and prepare financial variance reports.
• Assist with external audits and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Accounting experience

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Education

CPA or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP

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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.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Assistant Controller is responsible for supporting the financial controllership of the Bermuda jurisdiction. This position is responsible for the accuracy and timely preparation of Bermuda's financial records, and the preparation of financial data in compliance with Group Accounting policies under US GAAP to a SOX-compliant level. The incumbent with also be responsible for preparing monthly variance analysis and reconciliations, as well as assisting the Bermuda Head of Finance in preparing budgets and forecasts.

About the Team

The Finance team plays an important role in supporting Butterfield’s businesses by providing high quality planning, reporting, regulatory and accounting services. It’s a fast-paced environment with a global remit. Working with colleagues across the Bank, the Finance team provides senior management with the expertise required to measure the Bank’s performance and shape Butterfield’s future plans.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the monthly close process by preparing and/or reviewing monthly journal entries and account reconciliations required for accurate reporting, and ensuring completion of the monthly closing working paper files to a SOX-compliant level.

• Preparing monthly financial variance reports and assisting the Financial Controller and Bermuda Head of Finance with annual budgets and ongoing financial forecasts.

• Collaborating with the Financial Controller and Bermuda Head of Finance to ensure departmental procedures are up to date and that strong internal controls are in place over the production of the Bermuda financial data.

• Recommending, drafting, and implementing changes to ensure efficiency in processes and practices within Bermuda Finance.

• Assisting with the external audit, including the preparation of audit working paper files.

• Completing special projects and ad-hoc reporting as assigned.

Your qualifications and skills include:

• Currently pursuing an accounting designation (CPA, CA or equivalent) with a minimum of five years’ accounting experience.

• Direct banking experience with strong understanding of banking products would be considered an asset.

• Experience working in a SOX control environment.

• Strong management, communication, and mediation skills.

• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, as well as database applications.

• Extensive knowledge of SAP or similar General Ledger system.

• Strong understanding of integrated complex systems and associated interfaces.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize

• Strong attention to detail, high ethical standards, and the ability to build trusting relationships.

• Efficient time management skills and ability to meet tight deadlines, including working outside of normal hours and on weekends, and statutory holidays when required.

• Ability to handle sensitive situations and confidential information with absolute discretion.

• Experience working in a fast paced, high-performance environment with a frequent need to adapt to change and implement new processes, procedures, and controls with a customer service focus.

Why Butterfield?

Butterfield is a leading, independent offshore bank and trust company. With more than 1,300 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 : 23 May 2025

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Banking and Financial Services

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