One of our clients is looking for an Assistant Controller to join their team!  Assistant Controller Responsibilities: * Over-sight, management and development of staff accountants and related work-flows * Interacting with/supporting the CFOs and/or CEOs of client companies * Working with/supporting the senior management, with a view to stepping into managing client files directly and taking on client relationships directly * Oversight of General Ledgers and underlying accounting transactions * Preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements * Preparation of quarterly and annual MD&As * Preparation and/or review of working papers supporting financial statements and MD&As * Managing other regulatory reporting * Managing the audit/review processes with external auditors * Liaising with external tax advisors * Assisting with development and roll-out of Company templates * Assisting with roll-out of Company strategic plans * Assisting with other ad-hoc requests; and * Perform other accounting, client related and/or administrative tasks as needed. Assistant Controller Skill sets: * 5+ years of experience in an accounting/finance department of a public company or with a CPA firm (must include public company experience if from a CPA firm) * CPA designation or international equivalent is preferred * Deep understanding of IFRS accounting and financial reporting for public companies is required * Experience drafting and/or auditing financial statements and notes, as well as preparing and reviewing supporting working papers * Proven experience working in teams, managing staff, and reporting to a Controller, CFO, or other senior personnel * Exceptional communication skills - both verbal and written - with strong command of English * Highly organized, with excellent multi-tasking and problem-solving abilities * Comfortable working both independently and as part of a collaborative team * Advanced IT proficiency, with experience using multiple accounting platforms and a comfort level with digitized environments * Permanent residency or Canadian citizenship is required * Experience with mining or exploration companies is a plus