Location: Etobicoke, ON

Salary: $120-140,000

The Opportunity:

We’re looking for a hands-on and detail-driven Assistant Controller to join a purpose-led organization at the forefront of sustainable production and environmental innovation. With operations across Canada and the U.S., this role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a high-impact industry while helping build the financial infrastructure that supports long-term growth.

You’ll play a key leadership role within the finance team, taking ownership of reporting, process improvement, and month-end activities while contributing to systems implementations and audit readiness. If you’re a CPA with strong technical skills, experience in fast-moving environments, and a passion for building scalable processes, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Own the financial reporting for the Canadian entity, ensuring accuracy and compliance under ASPE
• Lead and streamline the month-end close process to under 10 days
• Prepare for internal and external audits, including inventory audits and tax filings
• Manage cash flow forecasting, banking, and treasury operations
• Drive improvements in Procure-to-Pay and Order-to-Cash workflows
• Support ERP implementation and systems integration projects
• Rebuild and lead a high-performing accounting team
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operational leaders to improve financial visibility and controls

What You Bring

• CPA designation with 5+ years in progressive accounting or controllership roles
• Deep knowledge of ASPE, full-cycle accounting, and internal controls
• Proven success in process improvement and system implementations (ERP experience a plus)
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas) and comfort with large data sets
• Experience managing audits, treasury, and working capital
• A collaborative approach and strong communication skills
• Alignment with sustainability-driven values and a desire to make an impact

What’s in It for You

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus
• 3 weeks vacation to start
• Employer-matched RRSP program
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits
• Professional development support
• In-office role with a tight-knit, mission-driven team

Next Steps:

• We here at Clarity Recruitment would like to thank you for your application
• Only those chosen for a phone interview will be contacted via email and text to set up a phone interview

Clarity Recruitment and our client are firmly committed to fostering diversity within our community. Our clients welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of their staff, including, but not limited to, women, visible minorities, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Please notify us if you require accommodation in the application process.

Clarity Recruitment helps start-ups and scale-ups build top-performing finance & accounting teams with a structured recruitment process and better results. Visit findingclarity.ca to learn more!

JOB ID #3120196