<p>We are looking for an experienced and motivated Assistant Controller to join our client's growing team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead key accounting functions and contribute to the development of scalable processes within a multi-entity environment. If you thrive in a hands-on role that combines technical expertise with process improvement, this position is ideal for you.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee and actively participate in the monthly close process, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting across all entities.</p><p>• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, adjustments, and balance sheet reconciliations.</p><p>• Enhance close timelines and documentation while maintaining consistent processes month over month.</p><p>• Identify and implement practical solutions to address gaps in accounting processes, fostering continuous improvement.</p><p>• Document accounting procedures and workflows to standardize operations and support scalability.</p><p>• Collaborate on system enhancements and automation to streamline data flow between operational systems and the general ledger.</p><p>• Assist in preparing audit work papers and managing external audit requests to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.</p><p>• Support corporate tax compliance processes, including coordination with external advisors on Canadian and U.S. tax matters.</p><p>• Provide technical expertise on revenue recognition, intercompany transactions, and transfer pricing documentation.</p><p>• Lead and mentor accounting team members, encouraging attention to detail and continuous growth to enhance team capabilities.</p>
<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 & 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 & 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 & 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 & 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 & 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>
