Assistant Controller

Insight Recruitment Inc.; Golden Horseshoe; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an Assistant Controller for a reputable client in the healthcare sector. This hybrid role involves overseeing core accounting activities, ensuring compliance, and driving process improvements. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in corporate accounting and a CPA designation, alongside strong leadership and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in corporate accounting.
• Strong knowledge of full-cycle accounting and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle accounting and general ledger management.
• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and corporate policies.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical

Communication

Education

CPA designation

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Insight Recruitment Inc. provided pay range

This range is provided by Insight Recruitment Inc.. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

CA$100.00 / yr - CA$110.00 / yr

Direct message the job poster from Insight Recruitment Inc.

Managing Director / Founder specializing in Corporate Recruitment at Insight Recruitment Inc.

We are currently working on an Assistant Controller search on behalf of a long-standing client with a reputation for excellence in the healthcare / pharmaceutical industry. This organization is known for its collaborative, people-first culture and stable leadership team—particularly a well-respected hiring manager who has built a high-performing finance group over the past several years.

Based in Mississauga in a hybrid role, the Assistant Controller plays a key part in the financial operations of the Canadian legal entities. Reporting to the Director of Finance, this individual will oversee core accounting activities, ensure compliance and reporting accuracy, and contribute to process improvement and strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate is both technically strong and able to manage a team within a complex, matrixed finance structure.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead full-cycle accounting and general ledger management
• Oversee cash and treasury functions, including forecasting, reconciliations, and intercompany payments
• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
• Coordinate with external auditors and lead the audit process
• Collaborate with business unit Controllers and regional finance teams
• Manage and develop a team within the Controlling group
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, corporate policies, and regulatory requirements
• Drive process improvement and support business decision-making through financial insights

Qualifications :

• CPA designation (CA, CMA, CGA, or CPA)
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in corporate accounting
• Strong knowledge of full-cycle accounting, internal controls, and external audit processes
• Experience working in SAP or similar ERP environments (SAP strongly preferred)
• Advanced Excel skills and comfort with large volumes of data
• Exceptional organizational, analytical, and communication skills
• Prior experience in healthcare, pharmaceutical, or manufacturing is an asset
• Proven ability to lead teams and collaborate across departments

To learn more, apply with an attached resume for review. All applications will be kept strictly confidential.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Accounting / Auditing and Finance

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Hospitals and Health Care

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