Assistant Financial Controller

Waterloo, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 15, 2026
1 position

US$81,600–US$122,400 / year

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Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Assistant Financial Controller supports the controllership function for US and Canadian entities, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage US GAAP close processes, acquisitions, and strategic financial initiatives.

Job details

OPENTEXT - THE INFORMATION COMPANY OpenText is a global leader in information management, where innovation, creativity, and collaboration are the key components of our corporate culture. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to partner with the most highly regarded companies in the world, tackle complex issues, and contribute to projects that shape the future of digital transformation. AI-First. Future-Driven. Human-Centered. At OpenText, AI is at the heart of everything we do—powering innovation, transforming work, and empowering digital knowledge workers. We are hiring talent AI can't replace to help us shape the future of information management. Join us. YOUR IMPACT As an Assistant Financial Controller, you will play a key role in supporting the controllership function for OpenText's US and Canadian entities. Working as an integral member of the North American finance team, you will help ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting, support the consolidated US GAAP close process, and contribute to accounting excellence across the organization. This role offers the opportunity to partner with Finance, Tax, Legal, FP&A, and business stakeholders while supporting acquisitions, transformation initiatives, and strategic business growth. Your expertise and insights will help drive sound financial decision-making and operational excellence across the region. WHAT THE ROLE OFFERS Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual US GAAP close processes for US and Canadian legal entities, helping ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. Perform analytical reviews of balance sheet and income statement results, investigate variances, and provide meaningful insights to management. Prepare quarterly and annual financial statements, analytical review packages, and legal entity reporting documentation. Collaborate with Accounting Services to strengthen reconciliation processes, financial controls, and accounting best practices. Support acquisitions, legal entity integrations, and system migration initiatives, including post-acquisition integration activities. Partner with Tax and Legal teams to support compliance activities, tax audits, legal entity requirements, and tax planning initiatives. Work closely with FP&A, Corporate Accounting, and business stakeholders to address finance-related matters and support informed decision-making. Contribute to finance transformation projects that improve efficiency, scalability, and the overall effectiveness of financial operations. WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED 5+ years of progressive experience in accounting, controllership, or finance roles, preferably within a technology or global organization. Strong understanding of controllership responsibilities, financial reporting processes, and U.S. GAAP requirements. Professional accounting designation (CPA, CA, CMA, CGA, or equivalent) or equivalent finance credentials. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial results, investigate variances, and support business decision-making. Excellent collaboration, communication, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to build trusted partnerships across functions. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple priorities independently while delivering high-quality results in a fast-paced environment. Experience with SAP and large-scale financial systems is considered an asset. ONE LAST THING OpenText is more than just a corporation; it's a global community where trust is foundational, the bar is raised, and outcomes are owned. As an Assistant Financial Controller, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to critical financial processes, support strategic business initiatives, and help drive the operational excellence that enables OpenText's continued growth and success. If you're energized by solving complex financial challenges, partnering across the business, and making a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you. OpenText's commitment to diversity and inclusion surpasses legal requirements, evident in our Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy which promotes a respectful and empowering environment for employees of all backgrounds, culture, national origin, race, color, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, family status, age, veteran status, disability, religion, or other basis protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please contact us at hr@opentext.com. Our proactive approach fosters collaboration, innovation, and personal growth, enriching OpenText's vibrant workplace. Compensation: At OpenText, we offer a thoughtfully designed benefits package that supports your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. A summary of those benefits can be found on our Why Join Us page. As you move through the hiring process, we’re happy to provide more details about our compensation programs, including variable and commission compensation opportunities for eligible roles, vacation entitlement, and paid time off. Salary Range: $81,600 - $122,400; Depending on the candidate’s education, experience, skills, geographical location, and alignment with internal equity and external market, actual salary may vary and be higher or lower than the range posted. AI Usage Disclosure: As part of our commitment to transparency, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in various stages of our recruitment process, including resume screening, candidate matching, interview scheduling, and communications. These tools are designed to improve efficiency, reduce bias, and enhance candidate experience. All decisions regarding hiring are made by qualified human professionals, and we continuously monitor our AI systems to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable regulations.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must have 5+ years of progressive experience in accounting or finance and a professional accounting designation such as CPA or CA. Strong analytical skills, proficiency in US GAAP, and experience with large-scale financial systems like SAP are required.