Assistant Controller

Laval, QC
On-site
Posted Oct 21, 2026
1 position

$111,000–$162,800 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Apply by: Jan 9, 2027
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level

Job summary

Monitor and analyze financial performance across Transportation and Infrastructure portfolios, lead project reviews, support EACs and mitigation strategies, and manage work in progress and accounts receivable. Ensure compliance with revenue recognition policies and IFRS, develop reporting and performance metrics, improve processes, support audits and joint venture accounting, and guide project accountants.

Job details

Job Description What if you could redefine what’s possible? With us, you can. You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it. We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers. With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science‑based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions. We are pathfinders and impact makers. We are Visioneers. We are WSP. The Opportunity Build the Future With Us – This is your chance to shape the financial story behind transformative Transportation & Infrastructure programs. In this role, you’ll partner closely with operational leaders, influence decisions at scale, and help drive the performance of complex, high‑impact projects across Canada. Your Impact Monitor and challenge monthly Transportation & Infrastructure financial performance, providing timely analysis and recommendations that drive corrective action. Lead and actively participate in project reviews, ensuring robust financial support for EACs and guiding mitigation strategies that influence project success. Partner with operational teams to identify trends, risks, and opportunities affecting current and future business performance. Manage Work in Progress and Accounts Receivable, partnering with billing and collections teams and project managers to optimize DSO and support collection efforts. Ensure compliance with revenue recognition policies and IFRS standards across assigned portfolios. Work closely with a team of project accountants to cultivate a culture of learning, ownership, and continuous operational enhancement. Develop and refine financial performance metrics and reporting tools that enable better decision‑making. Standardize, streamline, and enhance business processes for improved financial efficiency. Support internal and external audits and contribute to joint venture accounting and financial statement reviews. The Skills That Set You Apart You bring 5+ years of managerial and leadership experience in a senior financial role. You are fully bilingual (French & English) and able to support teams and clients across Canada. You have experience in a professional services environment and understand the financial drivers of consulting operations. You demonstrate critical thinking, analytical depth, and proactive problem‑solving. You collaborate confidently across multiple business partners and dispersed teams. You translate complex financial results and concepts for non‑financial stakeholders with clarity and ease. You bring knowledge of Oracle ERP (an asset). Why Choose WSP? We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. Proudly Canadian – We are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026. A global community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach. Limitless opportunities – whether across the country or around the globe, build a career that matches your ambitions. Flexible work and real balance – because your well‑being matters as much as the impact you create. Compensation AB, BC, NT, NU, SK & YT: $122,900 – $162,800 MB & ON: $112,100 – $154,400 NB, NL, NS, PEI & QC: $111,000 – $147,400 Disclosure: The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The wage range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes. Make Your Mark with WSP If you’re driven by purpose, impact, and the chance to shape meaningful projects, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help us build what’s next. About Us At WSP, we exist to shape communities to advance humanity. It’s why we bring people together who are wired to solve complex challenges - engineers, scientists, advisors, and technical experts who are driven by a common passion - to redefine what’s possible and shape what comes next. We are Visioneers. As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, we partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, buildings, energy, water, mining and metals. We pair deep local knowledge with global insights to pioneer solutions designed to leave a lasting, positive impact. At WSP, you’ll join a community of brilliant minds that push boundaries every day - applying deep expertise and fuelling innovation to help create a more connected and resilient future. Here, your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and you are encouraged to bring your authentic self to work. We empower our people to collaborate across disciplines, challenge the status quo, and shape a career with purpose. Join us. Please Note: Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations. Full details here . Some safety-sensitive positions involve fieldwork and may include work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits). WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted. WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Full details here .

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires at least five years of managerial and leadership experience in a senior financial role, full French-English bilingualism, and experience in professional services with an understanding of consulting operations. Candidates should demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, collaborate across dispersed teams, and communicate financial concepts clearly; Oracle ERP knowledge is an asset.