Assistant Controller

Posted:
7/27/2025, 11:45:45 PM

Location(s):
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada ⋅ Ontario, Canada

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Finance & Banking

OVERVIEW

This is your chance to join a fast-paced, rapidly growing organization in the software industry! As an Assistant Controller, you will be a part of the Healthcare Group’s finance management team and will have the opportunity to have a direct impact on the success of several Business Units.

Reporting to an experienced Controller, the successful candidate will help manage a team of ten finance professionals, oversee the month, quarter and year-end close process, as well as working closely with the senior management team in each Business Unit as a “trusted business advisor”.  The role is based in Ottawa and some, limited travel may be required.

WHAT WILL YOUR NEW ROLE BE

  • Ensuring the accuracy, completeness and timely completion of monthly financial reporting
  • Analyzing and summarizing financial results for senior leadership
  • Helping with computations and analyses to support decision-making of divisional VPs
  • Managing and supporting members of the finance team including financial analysts, accounts payable and accounts receivable
  • Helping with due diligence and integrating new acquisitions into the finance group
  • Technical accounting analyses under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
  • Respond to ad hoc compliance filings for property taxes, business registrations, and other state/county mandated tax filings

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

  • 3+ years of work experience in an accounting or finance environment
  • Undergraduate degree in business, finance, or accounting
  • Experience managing others, formally or informally

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU STAND OUT

  • Completion of or working toward a professional accounting designation program
  • Experience working at an accounting firm or software company
  • Familiarity with IFRS

WHAT WE OFFER

  • 3 weeks' vacation and 5 personal days
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision coverage from your first day of employment
  • Employee stock ownership and RRSP matching programs
  • Lifestyle rewards
  • Flexible work options (and a pretty cool Corporate office!)
  • And more!