Assistant Controller

Assistant Controller
Halifax, NS
Reference # HL-NOH-9363
We are excited to partner with Nova Leap Health Corp. in their search for an Assistant Controller to join their growing and dynamic team in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Nova Leap is an acquisitive home health care services company operating in one of the fastest-growing industries in the U.S. & Canada. The Company performs a vital role within the continuum of care with an individual and family centered focus, particularly those requiring dementia care. Nova Leap operates across 8 U.S. states and in Nova Scotia, and continues to expand through strategic acquisitions.
This senior accounting role is responsible for corporate-level accounting, legal entity consolidation, external financial reporting and assisting with the monthly accounting function. The position serves as the primary preparer of consolidated financial information and technical accounting analysis, operating under the review and direction of the Corporate Controller. The role ensures the integrity of corporate accounting across Canada and the United States and supports audit readiness, regulatory reporting, and complex accounting matters.
As the organization grows, the Assistant Controller acts as the central hub for consolidation, technical accounting, financial reporting, and corporate-level compliance activities while assisting the Corporate Controller in leading and developing the accounting team.
Key responsibilities will include:  Corporate Accounting and Consolidation   Record and reconcile corporate-level transactions including debt, equity, and other complex or unusual items
Review corporate accounting prepared by accountants
Lead monthly consolidation of all legal entities across Canada and the United States
Maintain consolidation workbooks and elimination entries
Review intercompany accounting processes including intercompany loans, funding, management fees, and corporate allocations
Investigate and resolve intercompany differences with accountants
External Financial Reporting   Prepare consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS
Draft quarterly and annual MD&A and other external disclosures
Maintain financial statement disclosure checklists and supporting schedules
Prepare supporting documentation for audit working papers, board reporting, and regulatory filings
Support preparation of press release financial summaries
Technical Accounting   Research and document accounting positions on complex transactions
Prepare technical accounting memos and supporting analysis under Controller direction
Assist with accounting assessments related to acquisitions, intangible assets, goodwill, impairment testing, revenue recognition matters, and lease accounting.
Maintain documentation supporting key accounting judgments and estimates
Income Tax Accounting & Compliance Support   Prepare supporting schedules and documentation required for Canadian and U.S. corporate income tax filings
Coordinate with external tax advisors on tax return preparation and related information requests
Assist with analysis and documentation of tax positions and tax-related accounting matters
Audit & Compliance   Act as primary preparer of audit support schedules and working papers
Coordinate audit requests and documentation collection across the accounting team
Assist with responses to auditor inquiries and information requests
Maintain organized audit files and ensure readiness for annual and interim reviews
Support preparation of lender reporting and covenant calculations
Operations Accounting Oversight   Review selected subsidiary accounting
Support entity accountants with technical accounting questions
Assist with unusual transactions or accounting issues at the entity level
Ensure consistency in accounting policies and application across entities
Review selected month-end financial statements, workbooks and reconciliations prepared by accountants
Provide coaching and guidance to accountants to promote consistent accounting practices and continuous improvement.
Financial Reporting Process Improvement   Identify opportunities to improve consolidation and reporting efficiency
Develop standardized reporting templates and work papers
Improve documentation and repeatability of reporting processes
Assist with implementation of reporting
The ideal candidate will possess:
Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation.
3+ years of progressive accounting experience, including exposure to consolidation and financial reporting.
Strong knowledge of IFRS and…