Assistant Controller, Financial Operations

Enkel

Assistant Controller supporting financial operations for a portfolio of clients in a cloud-based accounting firm. Elevating financial experiences and mentoring junior staff in a collaborative environment.

Posted 4/14/2026full-timeVancouver • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$70,000 - CA$90,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support monthly financial review meetings with clients
Translate financial data into clear, actionable insights
Assist with cash flow forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning
Support year-end processes and audits
Identify risks and escalate issues with recommended solutions
Contribute to technical accounting discussions and complex transactions
Help clients better understand their financial position
Prepare and review financial statements to ensure accuracy and compliance
Support full-cycle accounting and complex journal entries
Participate in internal quality audits across your portfolio
Maintain high file quality standards at or above 95 percent
Ensure timely and accurate sales tax filings, including GST, HST, PST, and PSB
Identify process improvements to enhance efficiency and quality
Mentor and support bookkeepers and junior accountants
Guide technical questions and day-to-day execution
Participate in team training and knowledge sharing
Build strong relationships with client teams
Respond to client communication within one business day
Support onboarding and ongoing client success initiatives
Identify opportunities to provide additional value to clients

Requirements

What you’ll need

6 to 10 years of experience in accounting or financial operations
Strong knowledge of Canadian GAAP and tax regulations
Direct experience working with non-profit organizations is required
Strong understanding of Accounting Standards for Not-for-Profit Organizations
Experience with QuickBooks Online, Xero, Dext, and cloud-based tools
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
Effective communication skills and a client-first mindset
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation aligned with experience and location
Employer-paid benefits for you and your family
Generous paid time off, including vacation and flex days
A collaborative, values-driven culture with regular team events
The opportunity to work closely with non-profit organizations as a trusted advisor

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial analysiscash flow forecastingbudgetingfinancial planningfull-cycle accountingcomplex journal entriesfinancial statement preparationcompliancerisk identificationprocess improvement

Soft Skills

attention to detaileffective communicationclient-first mindsetmentoringrelationship buildingproblem-solvingteam collaborationtime managementtrainingknowledge sharing