Assistant Controller
MistyWest

Industry: Engineering

Category: Accounting and Finance

Job Type: Full Time/Permanent

Salary: N/A

Education: Bachelor′s degree

Experience: 5-10 Years

Location: Seattle, United States

Posted Date: 01-28-2022

Job Description: Description Job Type: Permanent FTE
Position Job Code: AsC Seniority:Mid-Senior
 Location: Hybrid Remote - Mount Pleasant, Vancouver


 About MistyWest

MistyWest is a hardware engineering consultancy that exists to create novel technologies that enable a healthier planet and bring prosperity to all humankind, with a focus primarily on hardware projects that advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals.


 Role At MistyWest, our Assistant Controller is accountable for providing full-cycle financial reporting and analysis (monthly, quarterly, and year-end) and managing the budget and forecasting process. This position will partner with the Finance & Operations Lead to look for and implement continuous process improvement opportunities to ensure scalable growth is successfully achieved. You may work remotely within the PST timezone or are welcome to work from our beautiful offices in Mount Pleasant, at your discretion. What you’ll do/own Ensure accurate & timely full-cycle monthly reporting including AP, AR, Payroll, Journal Entries, Regulatory Filings, Report Preparation & Analysis Prepare annual budget in collaboration with team leads including ongoing forecasting and benchmarking Treasury & capital management, reconciliation, and planning Examine and analyze accounting and financial records, documents, and systems to ensure accuracy and compliance with established accounting standards, procedures, and internal controls Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures to ensure accurate financial reporting Provide leadership, training and development to finance and accounting staff Research accounting issues where necessary for compliance with generally accepted compliance principles Liaise with all stakeholders, including managing external accounting & banking relationships. Work with all team members to ensure a best practice approach for the finance team and identify ways to improve & automate accounting processes Other duties as required from time to time


Requirements Candidates matching most of the following skills are encouraged to apply. If you are missing some requirements, you may still be considered. Please highlight any missing requirements in your cover letter and explain how you would address or overcome that challenge. CPA designation and/or equivalent accounting diploma/degree At least 5 years proven experience in previous roles as an Assistant Controller or Accounting Manager Full-cycle accounting skills, including knowledge of ASPE Systems savvy and eager to master new software and tools Excellent knowledge of Excel & Google Suite A driven, solutions-oriented, and client-centric mindset Ability to balance multiple competing priorities and stakeholders in a freeform environment Excellent follow-through and meticulous attention to detail Excel at both autonomous and virtual collaboration workstyles Legal worker status in Canada Awesomeness

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