Assistant Controller
On-siteFalmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
Job Summary
Oversee day-to-day accounting operations and month-end close activities while managing treasury functions, including coordination with multiple banking partners. Monitor cash flow, forecast liquidity, and support audit preparation and external reporting requirements. Supervise and develop a growing accounting team of 4–8 staff, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and integrity of financial reporting. Collaborate with leadership on financial insights and operational planning to support controllership functions as the organization scales. This permanent role in Falmouth, Nova Scotia offers a clear pathway toward a future Controller position within a rapidly expanding finance function.
Required Qualifications
- CPA designation in progress, or actively pursuing Chartered Professional Accountants (Canada)
- Leadership capability, with experience managing or developing accounting teams
- Strong technical accounting skills
- Exceptional attention to detail
Desired Qualifications
- Strong treasury experience is a significant asset (banking relationships, cash management, liquidity planning)
- Comfortable working in a focused, structured, and growing environment
- Demonstrated desire for long-term growth within an organization
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