Assistant Controller

Language requirement Spoken and written competence in English and in French

Location: Reporting to the Retail Operations Center in Fredericton - Remote work is possible

Closing: September 22nd, 2025

Who we are

As one of Atlantic Canada's Top Employers for 2025 ANBL is proud of the people-first culture we've built together with our team members and the passion our team brings to work every day.

Alcool NB Liquor (ANBL) is a provincial Crown corporation responsible for the purchase, importation, distribution, and retail activity for all beverage alcohol in the province. We are passionate about our purpose of giving back to New Brunswickers by responsibly enhancing occasions, providing a superior service experience to our customers, spending time in our communities, and fostering strong relationships with our industry and vendor partners.

Cannabis NB (CNB), our sister company, also a provincial Crown corporation, manages retail cannabis sales for the province, providing a range of safe, legal products. The core focus of our retail model is ensuring the thriving cannabis industry developing in New Brunswick is safe and responsible. At CNB, our goal is to deliver a world class customer experience built on good information, a safe high-quality product offering and a highly trained and engaged team. Our mandate is public education and protection, and everyone at Cannabis NB is committed to it.

Every year, we return 100% of profits to the Government of New Brunswick to benefit of all New Brunswickers. As a provincial Crown corporation, we serve the public and licensee community through a network of corporate retail stores and private retail operators. Our mandate is to responsibly manage a successful business for the people of New Brunswick and to deliver the best value for your investment in us.

Corporate Social Responsibility at ANBL

At ANBL, we take our social responsibility seriously. With our Corporate Social Responsibility Strategy to guide us, we are committed to:

Responsible selling through our CHECK 30 program, which specifies that customers who look younger than 30 will be asked for valid photo identification.

Food security through our partnership with Food Depot Alimentaire to help get more food to the New Brunswickers who need it.

Helping New Brunswickers get home safely through our Safe Ride program, providing FREE transportation at ANBL-sponsored events.

None of these efforts would be possible without the more than 800 team members who are the lifeblood of our organization and choose ANBL as their employer.

What's in it for you?

Being part of the ANBL team means being part of an organization that values its employees, where everyone has a voice and uses it in the best interest of the organization and our people. We are all proud of what we contribute to the betterment of our province, and we take that responsibility seriously.

In addition to offering a market competitive salary, we ensure that our employees can enjoy work-life balance by offering a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and a generous pension plan. Employees also have access to a Health Spending Account or Wellness Subsidy, and opportunities to utilize flexible work arrangements, such as remote or hybrid work.

At ANBL we value the growth of our employees both personal and professional. We offer various types of external and internal development activities, including a robust internal Leadership Development Program.

About the Assistant Controller role
The Assistant Controller is responsible for providing essential support to the Controller in the establishment and management of financial processes, policies and controls. The role requires comprehensive subject matter expertise of end-to-end financial accounting and analysis processes and is required to understand and adhere to legislative and regulatory requirements, as well as to internal standards and policies. The role will be project-based and is required to provide substantiated advice and leadership for the implementation of leading financial practices. This shared-service role supports both ANBL and Cannabis NB, requiring strong business partnering and stakeholder management across functions.

Additional Responsibilities:

Project Management of Financial Deliverables - Establish processes and procedures to effectively manage the timely completion of Controller-assigned deliverables. Effectively execute detailed requirements gathering, the development and execution of required processes and validations, and the creation of documentation and training requirements.

Process Optimization - Develop and execute action plans to optimize the effectiveness of finance processes through the efficient use of systems and tools; manage on an on-going basis continual process improvements to minimize process waste while maximizing the value delivered to customers; automate manual processes where possible. Ensure cross-functional clarity and alignment where appropriate. Embed change management and training, so improvements are adopted and sustained.

Compliance and Documentation - Create new, and review existing, policies, processes and procedures to support efficient and effective financial operations. Limit financial risk and minimize unnecessary complexities, ensuring compliance with applicable standards and legislation, accuracy, and completeness.

Financial Governance and Control Assurance - Identify and remediate process governance and control deficiencies to promote financial responsibility and optimize process clarity. Cultivate business partnerships to define frameworks and methodologies that support holistic business processes.

Financial Accounting and Reporting - As required, prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and analysis to ensure financial transactions are complete, correct, and compliant with IFRS accounting standards, other applicable legislation, and internal policies/ charts of accounts.

External Report and Ad-hoc Request for Information - Assist in developing the framework, including processes, documented guidelines and approval process, to support the preparation and issuance of various external reports and ad-hoc financial information requests. As required, prepare and review internal and external financial reports and requests for information.

Financial Consultancy - Provide financial expertise, support, and guidance to finance team members, including leadership, to enable effective decision-making, to support the achievement of short- and long-term goals.

What do you need to be successful?

CPA designation

5+ years of progressive experience in a related accounting role

Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach and develop others

Experience working under IFRS

Proven experience designing, establishing, and automating processes

Highly effective at communicating, building relationships, and influencing others

Strong technical and analytical skills; high attention to detail

Process improvement driven

Creative problem solver with strong critical thinking skills

Effective time management, organization, and prioritization capabilities

Confidentiality and discretion required

Would be an asset if you had:

Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 or another ERP system considered an asset

Key Competencies:

Optimizes Work Processes: Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. For example, encourages and rewards continuous improvement and quality outcomes. Equips others to handle day-to-day tasks effectively on their own. Integrates systems to improve quality and service

Ensures Accountability: Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. For example, measures and tracks team's and own performance, and helps the team learn from success, failure, and feedback. Adheres to, and enforces, goals, policies, and procedures.

Strategic Mindset: Sees ahead to future possibilities and translates them into breakthrough strategies. For example, knows what to prioritize for the greatest strategic impact on the organization. Takes industry and market trends into account in decisions. Explores possibilities that may impact the team or organization in the future

Financial Acumen: Interprets and applies key financial indicators to make better business decisions. For example, fosters accountability for making good financial decisions; provides guidance to help the team make astute decisions. Summarizes financial performance data and explains implications for the organization.

Language competencies

Spoken and written competence in English and in French

Work location:

The Retail Operations Centre is located in Fredericton, New Brunswick.

The successful candidate must be based in New Brunswick; remote work is possible.

Semi-regular travel for meetings and project work may be required.

Note

Only candidates with legal authorization to work in Canada will be considered

Accommodations may be provided to candidates upon request, in all aspects of the selection process.

How do I join the Team?
Share your resume with us through our online application system.