Acuren is currently recruiting an Assistant Controller who will oversee the day-to-day performance of activities of the Finance/Accounting Department. 

The Assistant Corporate Controller will play a key leadership role in the finance organization by overseeing day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring compliance with internal controls, and driving timely, accurate financial reporting. This role partners closely with the Corporate Controller and VP of Finance to ensure alignment with organizational strategy, support financial decision-making, and lead continuous improvement initiatives across accounting processes. The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates eagerness to drive change, and can co-lead high-impact initiatives while navigating ambiguity.

This is an in office positions based in Sherwood Park, Alberta.

Oversight of Accounting Operations & Financial Controls

• Supervise and review the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring timeliness, accuracy, and adherence to US GAAP or applicable accounting standards.
• Review and approve complex journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reports prepared by accounting staff.
• Ensure the accuracy of the general ledger and alignment with sub-ledgers through oversight, issue resolution, and exception analysis.
• Monitor internal control procedures and lead efforts to enhance the control environment, working closely with internal and external audit teams.
• Identify and resolve material accounting issues and ensure appropriate documentation and audit trail.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Lead the preparation and review of financial statement consolidation and management reporting packages.
• Oversee trial balance reviews and the resolution of reconciliation variances to ensure completeness and accuracy of reported results.
• Provide insight and support for financial statement analysis and ensure key metrics and variances are well understood and communicated to leadership.
• Ensure compliance with tax and regulatory filings in partnership with external advisors and internal teams.

Leadership & Process Improvement

• Manage, mentor, and develop accounting team members, ensuring growth, alignment, and accountability across the department.
• Lead or support strategic financial initiatives such as system upgrades, audit readiness, M&A integration, and ERP enhancements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with FP&A, Treasury, and Operations to support strategic planning and decision-making.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline processes, reduce risk, and improve reporting capabilities.
• Proactively identify and solve problems, act as a stabilizing presence during periods of change, and provide hands-on support when unexpected issues arise.
• Demonstrate a strong sense of ownership and urgency in driving outcomes that move the organization forward.

• University or post-secondary degree or diploma with focus on Accounting,
• Professional Accounting Designation (CA, CMA, CGA, CPA)
• Minimum of five (5) years of related experience in the industrial or commercial sector
• Sound knowledge and understanding of (1) department-specific processes and practices, (2) service line and project-specific contract provisions, (3) financial implications of collective agreement terms and conditions
• Skilled in interpreting and applying accounting and auditing principles
• Strong leadership/managerial experience
• Strong computer and systems skills
• Can liaise with internal and external clients to clarify information and address concerns
• Demonstrated ability to comprehend and comply with the responsibilities under the provincial Occupational Health and Safety Acts and Regulations, as well as Acuren's mandate on healthy and safe environment

The strength of Acuren lies in its outstanding people. As a rapidly growing, intensely innovative, international privately held company, the opportunities to pursue challenging and diverse career development paths are vast.

Complemented by an attractive and comprehensive total compensation package, including paid time off, employer paid benefits, RRSP + Company match, tuition grants, discounted fitness memberships and insurance offerings, employee assistance programs and more! At Acuren we commit to the principles of a respectful workplace and offer tremendous opportunities to those who wish to succeed.

Join our team at Acuren and embark on a rewarding journey where you will contribute to the company's growth and success while advancing your career. Apply now to be part of our dedicated team of professionals.

As an organization, our strength comes from the ability to embody our core values - People First, Integrity Always, Pride In Our Work, and Growth Together. None of these values is more important than People First, and we are honored that our people decided the company is worthy of being included in the Forbes 2024 and 2025 List of Canada's Best Employers.

Acuren is a trusted, single source provider of technology-enabled asset protection solutions used to evaluate the structural integrity of critical energy, industrial and public infrastructures. Committed to delivering a Higher Level of Reliability, Acuren provides an unrivaled spectrum of capabilities including inspection, traditional and advanced NDE/NDT, failure analysis, rope access, materials engineering, field engineering, reliability engineering, drones, robotics, V-Deck and condition-based monitoring services.

Our work is critical to the integrity and safety of industrial firms, including petroleum refinery, pipeline, power generation, pulp & paper, mining, pharmaceutical, aerospace and automotive industries. Acuren employs over 5,000 dedicated professionals supporting the mechanical integrity and inspection programs of the world’s largest industrial segments.

Acuren is a market leader. Our formula for success is straightforward: be capable locally, with certified and well-equipped personnel supported by trained, experienced leaders. Continuing to build on a strong heritage of safety, quality, and professionalism, Acuren strives to maintain incident free work environments, pursues advanced technical developments, and supports reliability programs that are valued by clients and employees.

Please note we will consider accessibility accommodations to applicants upon request.

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