About the client:

Our client is a well-established, national distributor and importer of premium architectural building products with multiple branches across Western Canada and long-standing relationships with designers, architects, contractors, home builders, and dealers.

They are looking for an Assistant Controller to support the finance function as part of a collaborative, growing finance team. The objective is to help strengthen internal processes, reporting, and controls as the organization continues to evolve. The successful candidate will bring analytical capabilities, hands-on accounting experience, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement within a dynamic environment.

This is an in-office, full-time, permanent position based in Calgary, AB, offering significant opportunities to move up within the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare consolidated financial statements and management reports in accordance with GAAP
• Analyze cost trends and investigate variances to support operational decision-making
• Perform account reconciliations and detailed account analyses to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Support day-to-day accounting operations to maintain timely and reliable financial results
• Assist with coordination and oversight of accounting functions across the organization
• Prepare and ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and government reporting requirements
• Assist with the development of budgets, forecasts, and financial planning
• Familiar with accounting tools to maintain accurate financial records
• Maintain well-organized support for audits, month-end and year-end working papers
• Review financial records, systems, and processes to ensure adherence to internal controls and accounting standards
• Work collaboratively with senior leadership on complex financial and operational matters
• Provide support for transactional accounting where needed (A/P, A/R, payroll support, document management, etc.)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
• CPA designation or active progress toward completion an asset
• 2+ years of experience in accounting roles
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Construction or project-based accounting experience is considered an asset
• Strong analytical, technical, and organizational skills with high attention to detail
• Solid understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, and budgeting principles
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills and the ability to explain financial information to non-financial stakeholders
• Self-motivated, collaborative, and comfortable working in a team-oriented environment

Compensation:

• $80,000-90,000 annual base salary
• Discretionary bonus
• Dental care
• Extended health benefits
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• RRSP match
• Vision care