Job Summary
We are seeking an Assistant Controller for a full-time permanent opportunity in Surrey. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting professional who wants broad exposure to financial reporting, compliance, inventory accounting, cross-border operations, and process improvement within a growing wholesale, import-export, distribution, or consumer goods environment.
The Assistant Controller will support the Controller in managing day-to-day accounting operations across Canadian and US entities. This is a strong opportunity for someone who thrives in a lean, collaborative finance team where initiative, ownership, accuracy, and business partnership are valued.
The successful candidate will join a stable and growth-focused organization with supportive leadership, a positive team environment, and the opportunity to contribute directly to improved reporting, stronger controls, and more efficient accounting processes. This role offers excellent visibility across the business and is well-suited to someone looking to continue growing their career in accounting leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting in accordance with ASPE and IFRS, as applicable.
- Support month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, working papers, and supporting schedules.
- Prepare variance analyses comparing actual results to budgets and prior periods, with clear explanations of key business drivers.
- Oversee accounts payable processing, including review of automated and manual ERP entries for accuracy and policy compliance.
- Manage landed cost accounting for international container shipments, including freight, duties, customs clearance charges, and related vendor costs.
- Support tax compliance, audits, payroll compliance coordination, internal controls documentation, and ongoing finance process improvements.
Compensation and Benefits
- Compensation: CAD $100,000 to $110,000 per year, commensurate with experience.
- Employment Type: Full-time, direct hire.
- Location: Surrey, British Columbia.
- Benefits: Extended health, RRSP matching, and paid vacation.
Assistant Controller • SURREY, BC
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