Assistant controller Offres d'emploi - Vancouver, BC

We are representing a globally recognized, publicly listed client seeking an ambitious and detail-oriented Assistant Controller to join their high-performing finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity to bring your accounting expertise to a multinational organization with a dynamic and collaborative work culture. This role is based out of Burnaby, BC and has the flexibility to work hybrid.

As the Assistant Controller, you will lead and manage a team of GL (General Ledger) accountants, overseeing the preparation of financial working papers and ensuring compliance across multiple international entities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, including experience with US GAAP and SOX compliance (preferred), along with a blend of industry and public practice experience. Your role will also involve facilitating audits, strengthening internal controls, leading testing efforts, and contributing to the creation and refinement of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to support continuous operational improvements.

Key Responsibilities :

• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of GL accountants, ensuring high performance and accuracy in all deliverables.
• Oversee the preparation of financial working papers for multiple international entities, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and practices.
• Support corporate-wide audits by preparing and coordinating audit schedules and documentation in a timely manner.
• Assist in evaluating and enhancing internal controls, including designing and assessing testing procedures to ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and other regulations.
• Contribute to the creation, implementation, and improvement of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) with a focus on scalability and efficiency.
• Ensure accounting processes are aligned with US GAAP and other global reporting standards (nice to have experience with US GAAP and SOX regulations).
• Collaborate cross-functionally with global finance teams and senior leadership to streamline processes and drive continuous improvements.
• Address technical accounting research topics as needed and provide recommendations for properly reporting complex financial transactions.

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Why Join? :

If this sounds like the role for you, please apply today! or reach out to Sharon Lovison at 604-229-2573.

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