Assistant controller Jobs in Ottawa, ON

We are seeking a meticulous and strategic Financial Controller to lead the day-to-day operations of our Finance and Accounting team. On behalf of our Ottawa area client, you will be responsible for the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of all financial records and reporting.

The successful candidate will oversee the full accounting cycle—including month-end and year-end closes, payroll, tax compliance, and internal controls—while ensuring all activities align with regulatory requirements and accounting standards. Reporting directly to the Director of Finance, you will act as a key advisor to internal stakeholders, ensuring reliable financial reporting and the consistent application of corporate policies.

Advantages
- High-visibility role acting as the primary backup to the Director of Finance and a key advisor to leadership.
- Opportunity to lead a multi-functional team and spearhead digital transformation through system automation.
- Gain unique experience in multi-provincial compliance and high-stakes emergency response finance.
- Competitive hybrid work model and a supportive environment focused on professional development.
- Hybrid work model

Responsibilities
Financial Leadership & Oversight
- Own the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring strict adherence to timelines and accuracy.
- Lead general ledger, AP/AR, payroll, and treasury functions.
- Authorize and reconcile payments while maintaining the integrity of banking activity and financial records.
- Provide financial analysis and recommendations to support liquidity planning, resource allocation, and cost-effective decision-making.

Governance, Risk & Compliance
- Manage the annual audit process, coordinating directly with external auditors and resolving findings promptly.
- Establish and monitor internal controls to safeguard corporate assets; identify and mitigate financial compliance risks.
- Continuously refine accounting policies to ensure consistent application across the organization.
- Manage all statutory remittances, tax filings, and public account submissions.

Systems & Process Innovation
- Oversee the organization’s accounting software and financial tools.
- Identify opportunities for automation and technology enhancements to streamline workflows.

People Leadership
- Directly lead and coach a team of five (1 direct, 4 indirect reports).
- Manage recruitment, onboarding, and performance management while ensuring an appropriate segregation of duties.

Qualifications
- 7+ years in progressive accounting; 3+ years in a management role.
- CPA (in progress or completed).
- Fluent bilingualism (English/French) is required.
- Deep experience in full-cycle accounting, multi-provincial payroll/tax, and cloud-based ERP systems (NetSuite experience would be a strong asset)
- Assets: PCP/PLP certification; strong knowledge of ASPE.
- Advanced analytical and audit skills.
- Strong interpersonal coaching and team leadership.
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a high-stakes environment.
- Willingness to travel and participate in emergency response duties.

Summary
If you are a designated (or near-designated) CPA with a passion for leadership and process improvement, we want to hear from you!

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your bilingual proficiency and management experience to: andrea.hill@randstad.ca

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

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