Top Benefits
About the role
EHN Canada is the nation’s largest private network of industry-leading mental health, trauma, and addiction treatment facilities, each with a passion for providing quality treatment for Canadians. We are committed to both caring for our patients and supporting their loved ones. With over 100 years of collective experience, our inpatient, outpatient, and online programs are offered across the country, providing essential compassionate care to patients wherever they are.
EHN Canada prides themselves on providing both excellent and accessible care to all Canadians.
Be part of the work that’s changing lives.
Overview:
EHN is seeking an Assistant Controller to support the Controller in overseeing the organization’s accounting operations and financial close processes. This is a hands on, roll up your sleeves role requiring strong technical accounting expertise, attention to detail, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast paced, evolving environment.
The Assistant Controller will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and scalable accounting processes, while actively participating in day‑to‑day execution.
Key Responsibilities
Accounting Operations & Close
- Actively participate in and support themonthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial results.
- Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
- Assist with preparation of internal and external financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
- Support consolidation and reporting for amulti‑site organization.
Technical Accounting & Controls
- Ensure appropriate accounting treatment for complex transactions.
- Support maintenance and enhancement ofinternal controls, accounting policies, and procedures.
- Assist with accounting for accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, and other balance sheet accounts.
- Partner with the Controller on technical accounting research and documentation.
Audit & Compliance
- Serve as a key point of contact forexternal auditors, supporting audit planning, requests, and issue resolution.
- Assist with year‑end audit and other regulatory or compliance requirements.
- Maintain strong audit readiness through clear documentation and reconciliations.
Systems & Process Improvement
- Support accounting systems and process improvements, including automation and standardization initiatives.
- Partner with Finance and IT to improve data accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
- Assist with ERP enhancements and related system improvements as needed.
Team Support & Collaboration
- Provide guidance and support to accounting team members as appropriate.
- Partner with FP&A, Finance Operations, and business stakeholders to resolve accounting issues and support reporting needs.
- Contribute to special projects and ad‑hoc analysis as required.
Employee Benefits and Perks:
- Comprehensive benefits package including a yearly allowance of $2,000 for mental health and addiction services, plus $600 for various paramedical services (e.g., massage, physiotherapy)
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program through GreenShield Health
- Competitive paid time off, with an extra paid day off for your birthday, offered to eligible employees
- Float Days and Recognized Statutory Holidays, providing additional flexibility and time off for eligible employees
- Access to in-house fitness facilities or discounted gym memberships
- Exclusive discounts through Perkopolis on entertainment, insurance, and more
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth through our Education Support Assistance program
- Supportive relocation opportunities due to our nationwide presence
- Defined Benefit pension plan with up to a 4% employer contribution
- Maternity and parental leave top-up
- Discounts available at Kids & Co. Daycare.
Qualifications & Experience
- CPA designation required.
- 6–10 years of progressive accounting experience.
- Big 4 audit experience strongly preferred.
- Experience in multi entity or multi site organizations preferred.
- Strong understanding of GAAP/ASPE, financial close processes, and internal controls.
- NetSuite experience is strongly preferred.
- Advanced Excel skills including PowerQuery and strong attention to detail.
- Willingness and ability to be highly hands on while supporting a growing organization.
What Success Looks Like
- Timely, accurate financial closes with strong balance sheet integrity.
- Well documented accounting processes and clear audit trails.
- Improved efficiency and consistency across accounting activities.
- Strong partnership with the Controller and broader finance team.
- High audit readiness with minimal findings or surprises.
Artificial intelligence (AI) may be used to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position by analyzing application materials and generating recommendations to support human decision-making.
EHN Canada is an employment equity employer. If you should require accommodation during the interview process, please contact Human Resources.
#INDHP
About Edgewood Health Network
EHN Canada is the nation’s largest network of industry-leading mental health, trauma, and addiction treatment facilities, each with a passion for providing quality treatment for Canadians. We are committed to both caring for our patients and supporting their loved ones. With over 100 years of collective experience, our inpatient, outpatient, and online programs are offered across the country, providing essential and compassionate care to patients wherever they are.
We pride ourselves on providing both excellent and accessible care to all Canadians. Together, our work has not only changed lives but has also helped shape policies and attitudes across Canada.
Our founder and CEO/Chairman, Joe Manget, has formed the organization over a decade ago as a part of his personal passion – a belief that recovery is possible and the mission to help more Canadians get healthier and transform healthcare in the country.
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Top Benefits
About the role
EHN Canada is the nation’s largest private network of industry-leading mental health, trauma, and addiction treatment facilities, each with a passion for providing quality treatment for Canadians. We are committed to both caring for our patients and supporting their loved ones. With over 100 years of collective experience, our inpatient, outpatient, and online programs are offered across the country, providing essential compassionate care to patients wherever they are.
EHN Canada prides themselves on providing both excellent and accessible care to all Canadians.
Be part of the work that’s changing lives.
Overview:
EHN is seeking an Assistant Controller to support the Controller in overseeing the organization’s accounting operations and financial close processes. This is a hands on, roll up your sleeves role requiring strong technical accounting expertise, attention to detail, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast paced, evolving environment.
The Assistant Controller will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and scalable accounting processes, while actively participating in day‑to‑day execution.
Key Responsibilities
Accounting Operations & Close
- Actively participate in and support themonthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial results.
- Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
- Assist with preparation of internal and external financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
- Support consolidation and reporting for amulti‑site organization.
Technical Accounting & Controls
- Ensure appropriate accounting treatment for complex transactions.
- Support maintenance and enhancement ofinternal controls, accounting policies, and procedures.
- Assist with accounting for accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, and other balance sheet accounts.
- Partner with the Controller on technical accounting research and documentation.
Audit & Compliance
- Serve as a key point of contact forexternal auditors, supporting audit planning, requests, and issue resolution.
- Assist with year‑end audit and other regulatory or compliance requirements.
- Maintain strong audit readiness through clear documentation and reconciliations.
Systems & Process Improvement
- Support accounting systems and process improvements, including automation and standardization initiatives.
- Partner with Finance and IT to improve data accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
- Assist with ERP enhancements and related system improvements as needed.
Team Support & Collaboration
- Provide guidance and support to accounting team members as appropriate.
- Partner with FP&A, Finance Operations, and business stakeholders to resolve accounting issues and support reporting needs.
- Contribute to special projects and ad‑hoc analysis as required.
Employee Benefits and Perks:
- Comprehensive benefits package including a yearly allowance of $2,000 for mental health and addiction services, plus $600 for various paramedical services (e.g., massage, physiotherapy)
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program through GreenShield Health
- Competitive paid time off, with an extra paid day off for your birthday, offered to eligible employees
- Float Days and Recognized Statutory Holidays, providing additional flexibility and time off for eligible employees
- Access to in-house fitness facilities or discounted gym memberships
- Exclusive discounts through Perkopolis on entertainment, insurance, and more
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth through our Education Support Assistance program
- Supportive relocation opportunities due to our nationwide presence
- Defined Benefit pension plan with up to a 4% employer contribution
- Maternity and parental leave top-up
- Discounts available at Kids & Co. Daycare.
Qualifications & Experience
- CPA designation required.
- 6–10 years of progressive accounting experience.
- Big 4 audit experience strongly preferred.
- Experience in multi entity or multi site organizations preferred.
- Strong understanding of GAAP/ASPE, financial close processes, and internal controls.
- NetSuite experience is strongly preferred.
- Advanced Excel skills including PowerQuery and strong attention to detail.
- Willingness and ability to be highly hands on while supporting a growing organization.
What Success Looks Like
- Timely, accurate financial closes with strong balance sheet integrity.
- Well documented accounting processes and clear audit trails.
- Improved efficiency and consistency across accounting activities.
- Strong partnership with the Controller and broader finance team.
- High audit readiness with minimal findings or surprises.
Artificial intelligence (AI) may be used to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position by analyzing application materials and generating recommendations to support human decision-making.
EHN Canada is an employment equity employer. If you should require accommodation during the interview process, please contact Human Resources.
#INDHP
About Edgewood Health Network
EHN Canada is the nation’s largest network of industry-leading mental health, trauma, and addiction treatment facilities, each with a passion for providing quality treatment for Canadians. We are committed to both caring for our patients and supporting their loved ones. With over 100 years of collective experience, our inpatient, outpatient, and online programs are offered across the country, providing essential and compassionate care to patients wherever they are.
We pride ourselves on providing both excellent and accessible care to all Canadians. Together, our work has not only changed lives but has also helped shape policies and attitudes across Canada.
Our founder and CEO/Chairman, Joe Manget, has formed the organization over a decade ago as a part of his personal passion – a belief that recovery is possible and the mission to help more Canadians get healthier and transform healthcare in the country.