Assistant Controller

• Lead, coach, and cross‑train a small team of accounting clerks while fostering collaboration and accountability
• Oversee daily accounting operations, including AP/AR, GL maintenance, write‑offs, disbursements, and month‑end procedures
• Complete high‑volume bank and credit card reconciliations and ensure trust accounting accuracy and compliance
• Produce clear, on‑time financial reporting packages (weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual, and ad hoc) with variance analysis and practical recommendations
• Maintain robust documentation and internal controls that align with regulatory and professional requirements
• Support indirect tax filings and year‑end activities for both general and trust ledgers
• Provide responsive service to internal stakeholders and external partners, including banking relationships
• Drive process improvements and workflow automation to increase accuracy and efficiency
• Act as finance systems lead—troubleshoot issues, train users, and support an upcoming accounting system upgrade

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory capacity
• Post‑secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline; CPA completed or in progress considered an asset
• Demonstrated full‑cycle accounting experience, including GL, reconciliations, statements, and close routines
• Hands‑on trust accounting exposure and familiarity with compliance in a professional‑services context
• Advanced Excel proficiency and confidence working with accounting/ERP software (experience documenting SOPs and improving processes)
• Clear written and verbal communication skills with a service mindset and the ability to build productive relationships
• High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the agility to adapt to shifting priorities in a dynamic environment

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