Our client is seeking an Assistant Controller to oversee day‑to‑day accounting operations, strengthen internal controls, and mentor a small accounting team within a professional‑services environment that includes general and trust accounting. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical accounting capability, proven experience supervising accounting staff, and a track record of improving processes and documentation.

Your Success Will Be Defined By Your Ability To

• Lead, coach, and cross‑train a small team of accounting clerks while fostering collaboration and accountability
• Oversee daily accounting operations, including AP/AR, GL maintenance, write‑offs, disbursements, and month‑end procedures
• Complete high‑volume bank and credit card reconciliations and ensure trust accounting accuracy and compliance
• Produce clear, on‑time financial reporting packages (weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual, and ad hoc) with variance analysis and practical recommendations
• Maintain robust documentation and internal controls that align with regulatory and professional requirements
• Support indirect tax filings and year‑end activities for both general and trust ledgers
• Provide responsive service to internal stakeholders and external partners, including banking relationships
• Drive process improvements and workflow automation to increase accuracy and efficiency
• Act as finance systems lead—troubleshoot issues, train users, and support an upcoming accounting system upgrade

Your strengths include:

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory capacity
• Post‑secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline; CPA completed or in progress considered an asset
• Demonstrated full‑cycle accounting experience, including GL, reconciliations, statements, and close routines
• Hands‑on trust accounting exposure and familiarity with compliance in a professional‑services context
• Advanced Excel proficiency and confidence working with accounting/ERP software (experience documenting SOPs and improving processes)
• Clear written and verbal communication skills with a service mindset and the ability to build productive relationships
• High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the agility to adapt to shifting priorities in a dynamic environment

If you are interested in this role and meet the above criteria, please click the " Apply " button to send your resume directly to Rob Mella. Recruitment Partners Inc . is an Alberta-based, Alberta-focused recruitment firm. We are dedicated to building long-term relationships while securing top talent for Alberta's best employers. At the heart of our efforts is a collaborative, consultative approach. We are proud of our team of consultants, who come with practical business experience, a strong network of professional contacts, and are focused on what is best for both clients and candidates. We will facilitate the best fit between client and candidate. This means reduced turnover, enhanced employee engagement, increased productivity, customer satisfaction, and more.

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