Assistant controller

Posted on August 06, 2026 by Employer details Ascent Real Estate Management

* Overview*We are an established, client-focused strata/property management company serving communities throughout Metro Vancouver. Our team is committed to providing exceptional financial management and outstanding customer service to the strata corporations we manage.

We are seeking an experienced
* Assistant Controller
* to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated accounting professional looking to take the next step in their career within a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Working closely with the Controller, you will oversee the day-to-day accounting operations, support a dependable accounting team, and help ensure the delivery of accurate and timely financial reporting for our clients.

• Supervise the Accounting Department to ensure all functions are performed in accordance with company policies and procedures, the
  * Strata Property Act*, the
  * Real Estate Services Act*, and all applicable regulatory requirements.
• Assist the Controller in managing department workflow, workload allocation, and portfolio assignments to ensure operational efficiency and balanced staff responsibilities.
• Provide day-to-day guidance and support to accounting staff by responding to technical questions, resolving issues, and promoting best practices.
• Assist with the recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and, where appropriate, disciplinary action or termination of accounting staff.
• Coordinate and deliver training and mentoring for new and existing accounting team members.
• Review and approve monthly financial statements prepared for strata corporation clients, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely delivery.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, including payroll processing, for a select portfolio of strata corporations requiring enhanced financial oversight.
• Respond to inquiries from Property Managers regarding budgets, financial statements, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and other accounting matters.
• Process and authorize electronic funds transfers (EFTs), bank transfers, and payment transactions in accordance with company policies and internal controls.
• Set up and maintain client banking information within Yardi Client Central to facilitate electronic payment processing.
• Oversee the timely establishment of bank accounts for all new strata corporation clients, ensuring accounts are operational by the first day of management.
• Ensure bank accounts for terminated management contracts are closed within one month of the effective termination date.
• Monitor and ensure all Receiver General remittances, including payroll source deductions and other CRA payments, are processed accurately and submitted on time.
• Maintain compliance with trust accounting requirements, internal controls, and applicable legislation.
• Serve as the primary backup to the Controller during periods of absence, ensuring continuity of accounting operations.
• Assist the Controller and senior management with special projects, process improvements, and other initiatives as assigned.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting accuracy, and departmental efficiency.

• 3+ years experience in accounting roles with a strong understanding of Canadian accounting principles and practices is essential for this position.
• Experience in strata property management, real estate, trust accounting, or property management accounting is considered a strong asset.
• CPA designation or actively pursuing completion of the CPA program is preferred.
• Proficiency in accounting software including Yardi Voyager is an asset.
• Hands-on experience managing accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and account reconciliation processes.
• Progressive experience managing a team of 10-20 staff is a strong asset.
• Ability to perform detailed account analysis and identify variances or issues efficiently.
• Excellent organizational skills with a keen eye for accuracy and

• Location Burnaby , BC
• Work location On site
• Salary $ 70,000 to $ 100,000 YEAR annually
• Terms of employment Full time
• Starts as soon as possible
• vacancies 1 vacancy
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• Burnaby, BC