Assistant Controller

Job Description

Our client in Falmouth, Nova Scotia is seeking an Assistant Controller to join their growing finance team. This permanent role offers strong long-term career potential in a rapidly expanding organization and industry.

As the Assistant Controller, you will be a key leader within the finance function, responsible for overseeing core financial operations and ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of financial reporting and controls. As the organization continues its rapid and sustained growth, this role offers a clear and meaningful pathway toward a future Controller position for a high-performing individual who is looking to grow with the business.
Key Responsibilities for the Job: 

• Oversight of day-to-day accounting operations and month-end close activities
• Treasury management, including active coordination with multiple banking partners
• Cash flow monitoring, forecasting, and liquidity management support
• Supervision and development of a growing accounting team (4–8 staff)
• Ensuring accuracy, compliance, and integrity of financial reporting
• Supporting controllership functions as the organization scales
• Continuous improvement of accounting processes and internal controls
• Support with audit preparation and external reporting requirements
• Collaboration with leadership on financial insights and operational planning

• CPA designation in progress, or actively pursuing Chartered Professional Accountants (Canada)
• 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
• Leadership capability, with experience managing or developing accounting teams
• Strong technical accounting skills and exceptional attention to detail

If interested in this opportunity, please apply online by clicking the Apply Now button.

To learn more about similar opportunities, the local job market, or to discuss your career interests, please contact Rohan Gonsalves, Recruitment Consultant at rohan@accountantstaffing.com. 

Accountant Staffing is Atlantic Canada’s only specialist recruitment firm focusing exclusively on the placement of accounting and finance professionals. Organizations use the services of Accountant Staffing to fill a variety of roles from Junior Accountant to Chief Financial Officer. For more information about Accountant Staffing or to view additional positions, please visit our website at www.accountantstaffing.com.

Accountant Staffing is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We believe that it is essential for workforces to reflect the communities they serve, where everyone feels included and valued. We promote environments that value and respect all individuals, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, religion, or any other personal characteristic.

We encourage applications from underrepresented groups including African Canadians, Indigenous/Aboriginal People, Racially Visible Persons, Women, Persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ Persons.
Self-identification is encouraged but not required during the application process and accommodations can be requested during the recruitment process. If accommodations are needed during the assessment process, such as an interview or testing, please let us know and we will make arrangements to meet your needs.