Assistant Controller

Post Date

Apr 30, 2025

Location

Burnaby,
British Columbia

ZIP/Postal Code

V5J0C6
Canada
Aug 11, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

Accounting / Finance

Req #

VAN-779603

Pay Rate

$110k - $125k (estimate)

Who Can Apply

  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada

Job Description

Insight Global is looking for an Assistant Controller who will be responsible for producing timely and accurate financial results and analysis for various North American entities. This position will report to the Controller, Canada & US, working closely with other finance staff, corporate team, departmental leaders, and other company employees. It will have four direct reports. The Assistant Controller will lead key initiatives including defining and enhancing business processes by working with stakeholders (Finance Operations, FP&A, and Business Leaders) to provide their accounting expertise to ensure all aspects are conducive from an accounting, compliance and business perspective. The Assistant Controller will liaise with the corporate team to lead unusual and complex technical matters, transactions, and business developments related to NAM entities (leases, inventory analysis, revenue contract analysis etc.) and will be responsible for assessing the related accounting implications and compliance with US GAAP.

We are a company committed to creating inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment opportunities without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com. The EEOC "Know Your Rights" Poster is available here.

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Required Skills & Experience

-Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance as well as CPA.
-6+ years of progressive accounting experience (at least 2 years post designation).
-Must have public company experience under IFRS or US GAAP.
-Be flexible, and work collaboratively as a team, taking on new tasks as needed to achieve the goal of timely and accurate reporting.
-Demonstrate excellent written communication skills providing clear and logical reasoning to support a structured argument.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

-Public practice experience from one of the Big 4 accounting firms

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.