Assistant Controller

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Assistant Controller to join their Finance & Accounting team. In this role, you will support the Controller in overseeing day-to-day accounting operations across multiple entities and play a key role in financial reporting, month‑end close activities, compliance, and process improvement initiatives.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys working in a hands‑on environment, taking ownership of key accounting processes, and gaining broad exposure across financial reporting, operational accounting, and internal controls.

• Support financial reporting:
  Assist with the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and ensure accurate and timely completion of close activities.
• Manage month‑end processes:
  Prepare journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and variance analyses while maintaining strong supporting documentation.
• Oversee accounts payable operations:
  Review AP processes and ensure accurate processing of invoices, vendor transactions, and ERP entries in accordance with internal policies.
• Support operational accounting:
  Manage complex accounting activities including inventory‑related transactions, landed cost allocations, and cross‑entity accounting requirements.
• Maintain compliance and controls:
  Support Canadian and U.S. tax filings, audit requirements, payroll compliance, and ongoing improvements to internal controls.
• Drive process improvements:
  Identify opportunities to enhance accounting workflows, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiencies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders:
  Work closely with internal teams and external partners to resolve accounting issues and support business objectives.

• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience in a supervisory or management‑level role.
• CPA designation (CPA, CA, CPA, CMA, or CPA, CGA) highly preferred but not required.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting standards, including IFRS and ASPE.
• Experience supporting month‑end close, financial statement preparation, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes, vendor accounting, and internal controls.
• Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and financial analysis.
• Experience working with ERP systems;
  Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or similar platforms is considered an asset.
• Exposure to multi‑entity and cross‑border accounting environments is preferred.
• Experience with Power BI or similar reporting tools is considered an asset.
• A proactive, detail‑oriented approach with strong organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills.

Note: This is an opportunity with a Microserve client.