Assistant Controller

Assistant Controller

This is a rare opportunity to grow within a respected firm supporting publicly listed companies, offering exposure to complex IFRS reporting, direct interaction with senior decision-makers, and the chance to lead and develop a team.

Exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing Vancouver based leading outsourced accounting and finance team supporting high growth companies. They are a people-centric organization and known for their collaborative team culture and rewarding environment. Hybrid work model of Tues-Wed-Thurs onsite.

• Oversight, management and development of staff accountants and related work­ flows.
• Interacting with/supporting the CFOs and/or CEOs of client companies.
• Working with/supporting senior management, with a view to stepping into managing client files directly and taking on client relationships directly.
• Oversight of General Ledgers and underlying accounting transactions.
• Preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Preparation of quarterly and annual MD&As.
• Preparation and/or review of working papers supporting financial statements and MD&As.
• Managing other regulatory reporting.
• Managing the audit/review processes with external auditors.
• Liaising with external tax advisors.
• Assisting with development and roll-out of Company templates.
• Assisting with roll-out of Company strategic plans.
• Assisting with other ad-hoc requests; and.
• Perform other accounting, client related and/or administrative tasks as needed.
• 5+ years of experience in an accounting/finance department of a public company or with a CPA firm (must include public company experience if from a CPA firm).
• CPA designation or international equivalent is preferred.
• Deep understanding of IFRS accounting and financial reporting for public companies is required.
• Experience drafting and/or auditing financial statements and notes, as well as preparing and reviewing supporting working papers.
• Proven experience working in teams, managing staff, and reporting to a Controller, CFO, or other senior personnel.
• Exceptional communication skills - both verbal and written - with strong command of English.
• Highly organized, with excellent multi-tasking and problem-solving abilities.
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Advanced IT proficiency, with experience using multiple accounting platforms and a comfort level with digitized environments.

• Experience with mining or exploration companies a plus.
• Permanent Residency or Canadian Citizenship required. 

$80-95K commensurate with level of work experience, bonus, extended health, PD dues, 3 weeks vacation.

Vancouver BC.

This search is moving very quickly, and interviews start immediately! Swim will be presenting short-listed candidates directly to the hiring team for consideration. If you already have a Recruiter at Swim, please reach out very soon.