Assistant Financial Controller

Aplin; Regina; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Aplin is seeking an Assistant Financial Controller to join a growing mining and construction services organization in Canada. You’ll contribute to large-scale projects, supporting financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance while collaborating with operations and leadership.

You will gain exposure to complex financial operations across North America, with opportunities for professional growth and a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; professional designation (completed or in progress)
• 3+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, analysis, and internal controls
• Experience with ERP systems (Microsoft Business Central or similar is an asset)
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with Power BI or similar tools is a strong advantage

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly and annual financial statements with clear, actionable insights
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis across multiple projects and entities
• Collaborate with operations and leadership teams to understand project performance
• Identify risks, opportunities, and solutions in real time
• Ensure accurate and timely invoicing for services, rentals, and project work
• Review contracts and billing structures for completeness and accuracy
• Assist with tax filings across multiple jurisdictions
• Stay up to date on tax requirements and support compliance efforts
• Monitor cash flow, banking activity, and key financial metrics
• Support financial planning and long-term financial stability
• Assist with internal and external audits
• Help maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, systems, and reporting
• Stay current with accounting standards and best practices

Skills

3+ years accounting/finance experience

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Professional designation (completed or in progress)

Tools

Microsoft Business Central

Job description

Ready to take the next step in your accounting career? As the Assistant Financial Controller, you’ll join a growing mining and construction services organization, working alongside a collaborative team, contributing to large-scale projects, and gaining valuable exposure to complex financial operations while continuing to build your career.

About the Opportunity

This is a great opportunity to join a well-established and growing organization in the mining and construction services sector, supporting large-scale underground projects across North America and beyond. You’ll be part of a supportive, down-to-earth team that values hard work, collaboration, and celebrating successes together. It’s an environment where people build long-term careers, continue to grow, and truly enjoy being part of the team.

If you thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on setting and want to expand your accounting experience while gaining exposure to complex projects and operations, this role could be an excellent next step.

What You’ll Be Doing

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare monthly and annual financial statements with clear, actionable insights
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis across multiple projects and entities

Business Partnership

• Collaborate with operations and leadership teams to understand project performance
• Identify risks, opportunities, and solutions in real time

Billing & Revenue Support

• Ensure accurate and timely invoicing for services, rentals, and project work
• Review contracts and billing structures for completeness and accuracy

Tax & Compliance

• Assist with tax filings across multiple jurisdictions
• Stay up to date on tax requirements and support compliance efforts

Cash Flow & Financial Health

• Monitor cash flow, banking activity, and key financial metrics
• Support financial planning and long-term financial stability

Audit & Controls

• Assist with internal and external audits
• Help maintain and strengthen internal controls

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve processes, systems, and reporting
• Stay current with accounting standards and best practices

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; professional designation (completed or in progress)
• 3+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, analysis, and internal controls
• Experience with ERP systems (Microsoft Business Central or similar is an asset)
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with Power BI or similar tools is a strong advantage
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Who You Are

• A collaborative team player who values a positive work environment
• Reliable and dependable, with a strong sense of accountability
• Curious and proactive, always looking for ways to improve
• Comfortable working behind the scenes while making a meaningful impact
• Someone who enjoys being part of a close-knit, supportive team

Why This Role

• Join a stable, growing organization working on exciting projects
• Work with a team that genuinely enjoys collaborating
• Gain exposure to complex, real-world business challenges
• Grow your career with opportunities for increased responsibility
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and a strong overall package

• Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.

At Aplin — together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems — we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers.