Assistant Controller

Role overview

This is a remote opportunity for a Canada-based Assistant Controller to support a fast-scaling, data-focused organization. The position works closely with the Global Corporate Controller to help build a modern accounting environment that connects data platforms, ERP systems, and reporting processes. It is a hands-on leadership role that blends technical accounting, automation, internal controls, and financial operations oversight.

The mandate is to improve the accuracy, speed, and scalability of finance processes in a high-growth setting. You will help modernize month-end close, strengthen compliance, coordinate external audit work, and support accounting operations across multiple entities and currencies.

Key accountabilities

• Research complex accounting matters and prepare technical memos on topics such as revenue recognition, lease accounting, debt accounting, stock-based compensation, and equity or financing transactions.
• Coordinate and lead global external audit activities, serving as the main contact for auditors across several entities.
• Develop and roll out internal control structures, while supporting SOX readiness and related compliance work.
• Review month-end close output to ensure GAAP alignment and surface issues, inconsistencies, or control gaps.
• Manage multi-entity and multi-currency consolidation work, intercompany reconciliations, and transfer pricing compliance.
• Work with engineering and finance partners to map data movement between data warehouses and NetSuite, and automate close workflows.
• Create and improve reconciliation processes that connect GAAP reporting with management reporting.
• Introduce automation and AI-enabled tools to reduce manual effort and improve accounting efficiency.
• Provide oversight for core accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash management.

Candidate profile

The ideal candidate is an experienced accounting leader with strong technical depth and a mindset geared toward scalable systems and process improvement. This role suits someone comfortable operating independently in a dynamic environment and influencing finance transformation at scale.

Benefits and work environment

• Competitive compensation package with base pay and equity potential.
• Health coverage that includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits.
• Health spending account for eligible medical and dental costs.
• RRSP retirement plan with automatic employer contributions.
• Unlimited paid time off and flexible working arrangements.
• Parental leave policies that exceed typical market standards.
• Home office and co-working support to help with remote work.
• Travel credits and employee perks connected to travel services.
• Access to telemedicine for employees and their dependents.
• High-growth, entrepreneurial culture with a strong focus on innovation, ownership, and continuous improvement.

Application and hiring process

This job is posted on behalf of a partner company, which handles all applications and next steps. The hiring company is responsible for interviews, assessments, and final selection. The posting also notes that personal data may be processed for application review and shared with the employer as part of the recruitment process.

Privacy and data use

Submission of an application indicates acknowledgement that applicant data may be used to evaluate candidacy and forwarded to the employer. The process may involve AI-assisted tools for screening, resume analysis, response review, and inconsistency detection, but final decisions remain human-led. Applicants may contact the recruiter for more information about data processing and may exercise applicable privacy rights.