The Assistant Controller is responsible for ensuring financial accounting and reporting comply with US GAAP and Canadian GAAP while providing leadership and direction for financial service activities
Job Summary
The Assistant Controller is responsible for ensuring financial accounting and reporting comply with US GAAP and Canadian GAAP while providing leadership and direction for financial service activities.
This role manages a team of three employees and coordinates activities with Shared Service Centers and Centers of Excellence to ensure the integrity of financial reporting and process efficiency.
The position supports system implementations and upgrades, leads revenue recognition and transfer pricing analyses, and acts as a key point of contact for local and corporate financial inquiries.
Matching Summary
The Assistant Controller is responsible for ensuring financial accounting and reporting comply with US GAAP and Canadian GAAP while providing leadership and direction for financial service activities.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Financial reporting US GAAP and Canadian GAAP
Financial controls and data integrity
Team leadership and people management
Monthly close and financial consolidation
Revenue recognition processes
Power BI and Microsoft Copilot experience
SOX and internal controls compliance
Nice-to-have
Inclusive leadership and mentoring
Process improvement and project management
Cross-functional collaboration
Fluency in French
Digital analytical tools adoption
Executive-level communication skills
Key Requirements
CPA designation preferred
MBA considered an asset
Minimum 8 years progressive accounting experience
Fluency in French required
Experience with pharmaceutical revenue drivers
Strong knowledge of US and Canadian GAAP
Familiarity with SOX controls and cybersecurity requirements