Assistant Controller

Location: Abbotsford, BC — Fully on-site

Compensation: Up to $125,000 annually, plus discretionary bonus and company benefits

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.

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee full-cycle accounting and financial reporting across multiple business units.
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely reporting in accordance with ASPE.
• Review account reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis, providing insight into business performance.
• Maintain effective internal controls and identify opportunities to improve accounting processes.
• Coordinate year-end working papers and support external accountant requests.
• Manage, mentor, and develop accounting staff, investing in their growth and building a collaborative team.
• Partner with the VP of Finance and operational leaders to support business priorities.

Qualifications

• CPA designation with at least two years of post-designation experience in a similar role.
• Accounting experience within an industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of ASPE and hands-on experience with full-cycle accounting and financial reporting.
• Experience supporting multiple business units or operational functions.
• Staff management experience and a demonstrated interest in coaching and developing others.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work fully on-site in Abbotsford.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual salary of up to $125,000, depending on experience.
• Discretionary bonus.
• Company benefits.

Please refer to job order number 05150-0013529095 when inquiring about this role.

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