Bilingual Senior Accountant / Assistant Controller

Recruiting In Motion; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the power generation industry seeks a Senior Accountant / Assistant Controller to support financial reporting and analysis. This full-time, permanent position requires a blend of accounting expertise, strong interpersonal skills, and a CPA designation. The successful candidate will manage month-end closings, ensure accurate financial statements, and support integration for acquisitions while thriving in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience with ASPE and/or US GAAP financial reporting.
• Strong working knowledge of ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support the month-end and year-end close process.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements and reports.
• Oversee account reconciliations and journal entries.

Skills

Financial analysis

Internal controls

Forecasting

Intercompany reconciliations

Bilingual in English and French

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA designation (or actively pursuing, with CFE completed)

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Position Title : Senior Accountant / Assistant Controller (Bilingual)

Additional Notes :

Our client is a long-standing leader in the power generation industry with operations across Canada. As the organization evolves, the finance team is seeking an Senior Accountant / Assistant Controller (Bilingual) to support the Director of Finance in ensuring the highest standards of financial reporting, analysis, and internal controls.

This is a full-time, permanent position ideal for an experienced accounting professional who is ready to take the next step in their career. As Senior Accountant / Assistant Controller , you will take ownership of core accounting functions, including month-end close, financial statement preparation, intercompany reconciliations, and fixed asset accounting. You will also play a key role in supporting forecasting activities, overseeing internal controls, and assisting with acquisition-related accounting.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead or support the month-end and year-end close process
• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements and reports
• Oversee account reconciliations and journal entries, including intercompany transactions
• Maintain fixed asset schedules and depreciation reporting
• Assist with external financial reporting and audits
• Support integration and accounting for acquisitions and other corporate initiatives
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy and efficiency in financial processes

Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA designation (or actively pursuing, with CFE completed)
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in a multi-branch or multi-entity environment
• Experience with ASPE and / or US GAAP financial reporting
• Strong working knowledge of ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics preferred)
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., Pivot Tables, IF, VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP)
• Bilingual in English and French (Mandatory)

What Will Make You Stand Out :

• Background in public accounting and / or field service organizations
• Demonstrated success in high-volume, deadline-driven environments
• Strong interpersonal and cross-functional communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment

Interested candidates are encouraged to reach out to Crystal at

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