Post Job Free
Sign in

Bilingual Senior Accountant / Assistant Controller

Company:
Recruiting in Motion
Location:
Ottawa, ON, Canada
Posted:
July 16, 2025
Apply

Description:

Position Title: Senior Accountant / Assistant Controller (Bilingual)

Location: Ottawa, ON OR Terrebonne, QC

Work Model: Hybrid - 3 days per week onsite

Additional Notes:

Our client is a long-standing leader in the power generation industry with operations across Canada. As the organization evolves, the finance team is seeking an Senior Accountant / Assistant Controller (Bilingual) to support the Director of Finance in ensuring the highest standards of financial reporting, analysis, and internal controls.

This is a full-time, permanent position ideal for an experienced accounting professional who is ready to take the next step in their career. As Senior Accountant / Assistant Controller, you will take ownership of core accounting functions, including month-end close, financial statement preparation, intercompany reconciliations, and fixed asset accounting. You will also play a key role in supporting forecasting activities, overseeing internal controls, and assisting with acquisition-related accounting.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead or support the month-end and year-end close process

Prepare accurate and timely financial statements and reports

Oversee account reconciliations and journal entries, including intercompany transactions

Maintain fixed asset schedules and depreciation reporting

Assist with external financial reporting and audits

Support integration and accounting for acquisitions and other corporate initiatives

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy and efficiency in financial processes Qualifications:

Bachelorâ s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA designation (or actively pursuing, with CFE completed)

Minimum of 3 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in a multi-branch or multi-entity environment

Experience with ASPE and/or US GAAP financial reporting

Strong working knowledge of ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics preferred)

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., Pivot Tables, IF, VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP)

Bilingual in English and French (Mandatory)

What Will Make You Stand Out:

Background in public accounting and/or field service organizations

Demonstrated success in high-volume, deadline-driven environments

Strong interpersonal and cross-functional communication skills

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment

Interested candidates are encouraged to reach out to Crystal at

At Recruiting in Motion, we may leverage AI-powered tools in our recruitment process. AI will never reach out to our candidates directly. For personalized assistance or more details on our recruitment process, please contact our hiring team.

Apply