Assistant Controller, Financial Reporting

The Assistant Controller, Financial Reporting is a senior leadership role responsible for the integrity and efficiency of the company's general ledger and monthly close cycle. Reporting directly to the Controller, this individual owns the operational heartbeat of the accounting function — managing a team of five, overseeing parent company reporting, driving ERP integration and process improvement, and playing a critical role in the company's ongoing systems transformation.

This is a high-impact, high-visibility role within a deliberately structured accounting organization. Technical accounting matters are handled by a dedicated Director of Technical Accounting, allowing the Assistant Controller to focus entirely on operational excellence, team leadership, and continuous improvement of the close process.

Key Responsibilities

General Ledger & Monthly Close

• Own and manage the end-to-end monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycle, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with IFRS and group reporting standards
• Oversee the preparation and delivery of monthly financial reporting packages to the parent company, serving as the primary point of contact for parent company inquiries
• Manage the parent company ERP interface at each month-end, including real-time troubleshooting of integration issues
• Ensure journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting documentation meet audit standards and internal control requirements

Team Leadership

• Lead, develop, and retain a team of five, including two manager-level direct reports
• Set clear performance expectations, provide ongoing coaching, and build a culture of accountability and continuous improvement

Process Improvement & Systems

• Identify and drive opportunities to automate and streamline accounting processes, leveraging technology including AI tools where appropriate
• Play a critical leadership role in the company's ongoing ERP consolidation to SAP, representing Financia...