Assistant Controller

Position OverviewWe are seeking an experienced and motivated Assistant Controller to join a growing finance team within a project-based professional services environment in North York. Reporting directly to the Controller, this role will play a key part in overseeing day-to-day accounting operations, supporting financial reporting, and leading a team of accounting professionals.
This position is ideal for a hands-on accounting leader who enjoys mentoring others, driving process improvements, and contributing to the strategic growth of an organization.
Salary: $95,000 - $115,000Key Responsibilities

• Support the Controller in overseeing the organization's accounting and financial operations.
• Lead, mentor, and develop members of the accounting team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Review and analyze financial statements, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with accounting standards.
• Oversee project accounting activities, including project financial reporting, billing review, revenue recognition, and related accounting functions.
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, working papers, and financial analysis.
• Monitor financial performance and provide insights to support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Collaborate with project managers and business leaders to ensure accurate project financial reporting and profitability analysis.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and financial procedures.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and increased efficiencies across accounting and finance operations.
• Support ERP and financial system optimization initiatives.
• Prepare ad hoc reports, analyses, forecasts, and special projects as required.
• Ensure confidentiality of financial and organizational information.

Qualifications

• CPA designation preferred; candidates actively pursuing their CPA or able to demonstrate equivalent experience will also be considered.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, month-end close processes, and accounting principles.
• Experience in project-based industries such as professional services, consulting, engineering, architecture, construction, or similar environments is considered an asset.
• Project accounting experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint, Deltek Vision, or similar ERP systems is considered an asset.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated initiative and sound judgment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and accountability.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.
• Professional discretion and commitment to maintaining confidentiality.

This posting reflects an active vacancy. We use applicant tracking software and technology-assisted tools to support the screening and management of applications; all hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team.We thank all applicants for their interest; however, due to application volume, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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