Assistant Controller

Our client, a global commodities organization, is seeking an Assistant Controller to join their Mississauga finance team in a high-impact technical accounting and reporting role supporting one of the company’s key global trading divisions.

Reporting directly to the Global Corporate Controller, this position offers exposure to complex IFRS reporting, consolidated financial statements, MD&A preparation, audit coordination, and technical accounting projects across a multi-entity international business. The role provides strong visibility within the organization and the opportunity to work closely with senior finance leadership on both reporting and strategic initiatives.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong CPA who enjoys complex accounting environments, continuous improvement, and partnering with the business beyond traditional month-end reporting. The organization offers a fast-paced, collaborative environment where finance plays a key role in supporting operational and strategic decision-making.

Assistant Controller Details

• Competitive salary: $100,000–$130,000 annually
• Full-time, permanent opportunity
• Location: Mississauga, ON
• Comprehensive benefits and paid vacation
• Approximately 15% travel required

Assistant Controller Responsibilities

• Lead technical accounting analysis and prepare IFRS position papers on complex accounting matters including provisions, impairment, leases, foreign exchange, and disclosure judgements
• Manage the technical accounting issues register and support timely resolution ahead of reporting sign-off
• Review journal entries, reconciliations, and roll-forward schedules for technical accuracy and audit readiness
• Review consolidation schedules, intercompany eliminations, FX translation entries, and consolidation adjustments
• Assist with consolidated financial statements, reporting packages, and disclosure schedules
• Prepare and maintain IFRS 16 and IFRS 9 schedules and supporting disclosures
• Draft quarterly MD&A reporting, KPI analysis, and financial commentary
• Support technical tax review related to GST/HST/PST filings, transfer pricing, and global tax initiatives
• Act as a key contact for external auditors and support audit coordination across multiple entities
• Partner closely with controllers, FP&A, tax teams, and senior finance leadership
• Support finance projects and process improvement initiatives as needed

Assistant Controller Qualifications

• CPA designation (or equivalent) required
• 8+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience
• Previous Big 4 (Deloitte, PwC, KPMG, EY) and/or senior technical reporting experience within a multi-entity organization required
• Strong knowledge of IFRS including IFRS 9, IFRS 16, consolidations, revenue recognition, and impairment accounting
• Experience preparing or reviewing consolidated financial statements and MD&A reporting
• Strong understanding of GST/HST/PST requirements
• Exposure to transfer pricing and global tax frameworks considered an asset
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical accounting concepts to senior leadership
• Experience within commodities, trading, manufacturing, or other inventory-driven industries is considered an asset