Assistant Controller

Clarity Recruitment; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the finance sector is seeking an Assistant Controller to lead financial operations for multiple North American entities. This role involves overseeing financial reporting, compliance, and team management, with opportunities for process improvements and ERP implementation. Ideal candidates will have a CPA designation and extensive accounting experience in complex environments, along with strong leadership and technical skills. The position offers a hybrid work model and competitive benefits.

Benefits

RRSP matching

Stock options

Health and wellness fund

Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 2+ post-designation.
• Experience with enterprise-level organizations and publicly-listed company environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP, IFRS, SOX, and internal controls.
• Play a key role in the implementation of a new ERP system.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Technical Accounting

Analytical Skills

Education

CPA designation

Tools

Oracle Cloud

Advanced Excel

Job description

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Base pay range

CA$110,000.00 / yr - CA$125,000.00 / yr

The Opportunity :

Are you a hands-on finance leader with a strong technical background and a passion for continuous improvement? We’re hiring an Assistant Controller to help lead financial operations for a large and growing North American business. This role offers the opportunity to lead a team, drive accurate and timely reporting, and support high-impact projects like an upcoming ERP implementation.

Role Overview :

Reporting to the Controller, the Assistant Controller will be responsible for the financial reporting and month-end close processes for multiple North American entities. You’ll guide your team and collaborate with internal stakeholders across departments. This role is ideal for a CPA with strong technical skills, public company experience, and a background in complex, multi-entity environments.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead and support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
• Produce accurate financial reporting and variance analysis
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP, IFRS, SOX, and internal controls
• Oversee intercompany transactions and full-cycle accounting activities
• Provide technical accounting guidance for complex transactions
• Support external audit preparation and liaise with auditors
• Assist with documenting internal controls and process improvements
• Play a key role in the implementation of a new ERP system
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team

What You Bring :

• CPA designation (Big 4 public practice experience preferred)
• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 2+ post-designation
• Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS
• Experience with enterprise-level organizations
• Familiarity with publicly-listed company environments
• Proven leadership and team management experience
• Advanced Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables)
• Experience with Oracle Cloud and other ERP systems (implementations a plus)
• Knowledge of SOX compliance and internal control frameworks
• Ability to analyze balance sheets, P&L statements, and margin performance
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across finance and non-finance teams

Why Join :

• Hybrid work model (1 day in office / week)
• RRSP matching & stock options
• Health and wellness fund

Next Steps :

• We here at Clarity Recruitment would like to thank you for your application
• Only those chosen for a phone interview will be contacted via email and text to set up a phone interview

Clarity Recruitment and our client are firmly committed to fostering diversity within our community. Our clients welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of their staff, including, but not limited to, women, visible minorities, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Please notify us if you require accommodation in the application process.

Clarity Recruitment helps start-ups and scale-ups build top-performing finance & accounting teams with a structured recruitment process and better results. Visit findingclarity.ca to learn more!

JOB ID #3177177

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

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