<p>Our Downtown Vancouver client is a private‑equity–backed group of operationally focused companies embarking on the build-out of a centralized shared services back office. As the organization grows in scale and complexity, we are seeking an <strong>Assistant Controller</strong> who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can bring structure to evolving processes, and is excited to help build a high‑performing finance function from the ground up.</p><p><br></p><p>This role is ideal for a technically strong, hands‑on accounting leader who enjoys ownership, continuous improvement, and supporting an ambitious growth mandate.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Month-End, Reporting &amp; Technical Accounting</p><ul><li>Own and manage the full month-end close process across multiple entities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and consistency.</li><li>Prepare, review, and enhance financial statements, working papers, and consolidated reporting packages.</li><li>Maintain the integrity of the GL, reconciliation processes, and internal controls.</li><li>Support preparation of year-end financial statements and work closely with external auditors.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong>Leadership &amp; Team Oversight</p><ul><li>Provide day-to-day oversight, mentorship, and technical support to the shared services accounting team.</li><li>Review team deliverables (journal entries, reconciliations, AP/AR outputs) and reinforce best practices.</li><li>Help build a collaborative, high‑accountability team environment.<strong> </strong></li></ul><p>Financial Planning &amp; Analysis Support</p><ul><li>Assist the Controller with budgeting, forecasting, and developing financial models for strategic decision-making.</li><li>Support the development of KPI reporting, dashboards, and profitability analysis across entities.</li><li>Partner with operations to understand business drivers and improve visibility into performance.</li></ul><p>Cash Management &amp; Treasury</p><ul><li>Support cash flow forecasting and short‑term liquidity management.</li><li>Review payables, support treasury oversight, and help improve cash visibility across entities.</li></ul><p>Process Improvement &amp; Systems</p><ul><li>Play a key role in building shared services processes, standardizing workflows, and documenting accounting policies.</li><li>Identify opportunities to streamline processes, automate tasks, and improve data quality.</li><li>Participate in systems upgrades, integrations, and implementations as the companies scale.</li></ul>

<p>Qualifications &amp; Experience</p><ul><li>CPA designation with foundational experience from public practice is strongly preferred</li><li>5–7+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally including: multi‑entity or group accounting environments, private equity–backed, high‑growth, or operationally intensive businesses, experience in shared services environments is an asset</li><li>Strong technical accounting background and comfort navigating complex reconciliations.</li><li>Ability to lead and develop accounting staff.</li><li>Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP optimization is a plus.</li><li>Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a building / scaling environment.</li><li>A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with excellent communication skills.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>What’s in It for You</p><ul><li>Join a growing PE‑backed portfolio at a formative stage of building a world‑class shared services function.</li><li>Work closely with an experienced Controller and the Private Equity leadership</li><li>Broad exposure across operationally diverse businesses.</li><li>Opportunity to influence systems, processes, and how the department is built.</li><li>Competitive compensation, benefits, and professional development support.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>If this sounds like the role is for you, please apply today! Please reference job number 05060-0013273824 in all correspondence.</p><p><br></p>

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