Assistant Controller
<p><strong>Assistant Controller</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Abbotsford, BC — Fully on-site</p><p><br></p><p> <strong>Compensation:</strong> Up to $125,000 annually, plus discretionary bonus and company benefits</p><p><br></p><p>Our client is seeking an Assistant Controller to oversee full-cycle accounting and financial reporting across multiple business units. Reporting to the VP of Finance, this position combines hands-on financial oversight with staff management and development.</p><p>This is an excellent next step for a CPA with at least two years of post-designation experience, a background in an industrial environment, and a commitment to developing the team they lead.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Oversee full-cycle accounting and financial reporting across multiple business units.</li><li>Lead month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely reporting in accordance with ASPE.</li><li>Review account reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules.</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis, providing insight into business performance.</li><li>Maintain effective internal controls and identify opportunities to improve accounting processes.</li><li>Coordinate year-end working papers and support external accountant requests.</li><li>Manage, mentor, and develop accounting staff, investing in their growth and building a collaborative team.</li><li>Partner with the VP of Finance and operational leaders to support business priorities.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>CPA designation with at least two years of post-designation experience in a similar role.</li><li>Accounting experience within an industrial environment.</li><li>Strong knowledge of ASPE and hands-on experience with full-cycle accounting and financial reporting.</li><li>Experience supporting multiple business units or operational functions.</li><li>Staff management experience and a demonstrated interest in coaching and developing others.</li><li>Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.</li><li>Ability to work fully on-site in Abbotsford.</li></ul><p><strong>Compensation & Benefits</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Annual salary of up to $125,000, depending on experience.</li><li>Discretionary bonus.</li><li>Company benefits.</li></ul><p>Please refer to job order number 05150-0013529095 when inquiring about this role. </p>
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- Abbotsford, BC
- onsite
- Permanent
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100000 - 125000 CAD / Yearly
- <p><strong>Assistant Controller</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Abbotsford, BC — Fully on-site</p><p><br></p><p> <strong>Compensation:</strong> Up to $125,000 annually, plus discretionary bonus and company benefits</p><p><br></p><p>Our client is seeking an Assistant Controller to oversee full-cycle accounting and financial reporting across multiple business units. Reporting to the VP of Finance, this position combines hands-on financial oversight with staff management and development.</p><p>This is an excellent next step for a CPA with at least two years of post-designation experience, a background in an industrial environment, and a commitment to developing the team they lead.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Oversee full-cycle accounting and financial reporting across multiple business units.</li><li>Lead month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely reporting in accordance with ASPE.</li><li>Review account reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules.</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis, providing insight into business performance.</li><li>Maintain effective internal controls and identify opportunities to improve accounting processes.</li><li>Coordinate year-end working papers and support external accountant requests.</li><li>Manage, mentor, and develop accounting staff, investing in their growth and building a collaborative team.</li><li>Partner with the VP of Finance and operational leaders to support business priorities.</li></ul><p><br></p>
- 2026-10-21T00:00:00Z