Assistant Controller

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Assistant Controller to join our growing finance team in North York. Reporting to the Controller, you will oversee daily accounting operations, support financial reporting and lead a team of accounting professionals in a project‑based professional services environment.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Controller in managing the organization’s accounting and financial operations.
• Lead, mentor and develop the accounting team, fostering a collaborative, high‑performing environment.
• Review and analyse financial statements for accuracy, completeness and compliance.
• Oversee project accounting, including financial reporting, billing review, revenue recognition and related functions.
• Assist with month‑end, quarter‑end and year‑end close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations and financial analysis.
• Monitor financial performance and provide insights for operational and strategic decisions.
• Collaborate with project managers and business leaders to ensure accurate project profitability analysis.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies and procedures.
• Identify and implement process improvements and efficiencies across accounting and finance.
• Support ERP and financial system optimisation initiatives.
• Prepare ad‑hoc reports, forecasts and special projects as required.
• Ensure confidentiality of all financial and organisational information.

Required profile

• CPA designation preferred; candidates actively pursuing CPA or with equivalent experience will be considered.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field.
• Minimum five years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, month‑end close processes and accounting principles.
• Experience in project‑based professional services, engineering, architecture or construction environments is an asset.
• Project accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint, Deltek Vision or similar ERP systems is an asset.

Required skills

• Deltek Vantagepoint
• Deltek Vision
• ERP system optimisation

What we offer

• Competitive salary range of $95,000 – $120,000.
• Opportunity to lead a finance team in a growing, project‑focused organization.
• Professional development and mentorship.