Assistant Controller – Technical Accounting & Reporting

About the role

Join a global commodities organization as an Assistant Controller in Mississauga. Reporting to the Global Corporate Controller, you will work on complex IFRS reporting, consolidated financial statements, MD&A preparation, audit coordination, and technical accounting projects for a multi‑entity international business.

Key responsibilities

• Lead technical accounting analysis and draft IFRS position papers on provisions, impairment, leases, foreign exchange, and disclosures.
• Maintain the technical accounting issues register and ensure timely resolution before reporting sign‑off.
• Review journal entries, reconciliations, roll‑forward schedules, consolidation schedules, intercompany eliminations, FX translation entries, and adjustments for accuracy and audit readiness.
• Assist in preparing consolidated financial statements, reporting packages, and disclosure schedules.
• Prepare and maintain IFRS 16 and IFRS 9 schedules and related disclosures.
• Draft quarterly MD&A, KPI analysis, and financial commentary.
• Support technical tax reviews related to GST/HST/PST filings, transfer pricing, and global tax initiatives.
• Act as a primary contact for external auditors and coordinate audits across multiple entities.
• Collaborate with controllers, FP&A, tax teams, and senior finance leadership on projects and process improvements.

Required profile

• CPA designation (or equivalent) required.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience.
• Previous Big 4 experience or senior technical reporting role in a multi‑entity organization.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, including IFRS 9, IFRS 16, consolidations, revenue recognition, and impairment accounting.
• Experience preparing or reviewing consolidated financial statements and MD&A.
• Understanding of GST/HST/PST requirements; exposure to transfer pricing is an asset.

Required skills

• IFRS (including IFRS 9 and IFRS 16)
• Consolidation and intercompany eliminations
• Financial reporting and MD&A preparation
• Journal entry review and reconciliation
• GST/HST/PST tax compliance
• Transfer pricing fundamentals
• Audit coordination

What we offer

• Competitive salary: $100,000–$130,000 CAD annually
• Full‑time permanent position
• Comprehensive benefits and paid vacation
• Approximately 15% travel required