Join Park Derochie, one of Canada's leading industrial service contractors. We're looking for an Assistant Controller who enjoys hands-on accounting, leadership, and partnering with operations in a fast-paced environment.

This is a maternity leave contract position anticipated to last approximately 12–18 months, with strong potential for ongoing employment.

Your Role

Reporting to the Controller, you will play a key role in the financial operations of the company, including:

- Help lead the day-to-day operations of the accounting department, including payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general accounting activities.
- Lead the month-end and year-end close process and prepare accurate financial reporting that supports business decision‑making.
- Partner with leadership to develop budgets, forecasts, and financial insights that drive operational performance.
- Work closely with operations teams to analyze project performance, job costs, profitability, and key business metrics.
- Coordinate annual audits and support compliance with tax, regulatory, and reporting requirements.
- Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, strengthen internal controls, and support system enhancements and automation initiatives.
- Coach, mentor, and develop accounting team members.

What You Bring

- CPA designation (or substantial progress toward completion).




- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in construction or other project‑based industries.
- Strong knowledge of Canadian accounting principles, financial reporting, payroll, and taxation.
- Advanced Excel skills and experience working with ERP or accounting software systems.
- Solid analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving abilities with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Effective communication skills and a collaborative leadership style.

Why You’ll Love Working Here!

- Join a stable, growing Canadian company with over 70 years of success and Platinum Best Managed Company status.
- Competitive benefits package, including extended health, dental, and an Employee Assistance Program.
- Professional development and growth opportunities.
- On‑site gym with workout privileges during work hours and an on‑site cafeteria.
- Birthday day off.
- Supportive, collaborative team environment.

Bring your experience, curiosity, and leadership skills to a team that values growth, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Benefits:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- On‑site gym
- On‑site parking
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

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