Posted 4 days ago
Assistant Controller
@ GeoVerra
Edmonton, Alberta
Overview
GeoVerra is hiring an Assistant Controller on a 12-month term, with possible extension, to cover maternity leave. The role supports the Controller on accounting, financial reporting, KPI reporting and audit support across Canadian operations, and leads the billing and project accounting team. The posting states a hybrid arrangement with a preference for candidates in or near Edmonton.
Responsibilities:
- Review monthly project earnings and KPI reports
- Ensure revenue policy compliance and escalate non-compliance
- Liaise between project accounting and functional leaders
- Lead and mentor the billing and project accounting team
- Provide ad hoc financial analysis and audit support
Requirements summary:
- CPA designation or equivalent
- 5-10 years industry accounting experience
- Strong enterprise financial accounting systems knowledge
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
- Experience leading a remote team of 6-12 valued
- Deltek Vision or Vantagepoint experience an asset
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-02
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-02
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Finance & accounting |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | CPA |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Wellness |
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GeoVerra
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Canada's leading surveying and geomatics firm.
Full company description
GeoVerra is Canada’s leading geomatics firms providing land surveying, forestry, environmental, engineering and geospatial solutions to clients in diverse industries across the country. With over 20 offices across Canada and a huge national team capacity, we provide surveying excellence to both local and national scale projects, with our amazing team of professionals and industry leading advanced geospatial technology.
- LinkedIn followers
- 16,445
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 377
- Reported office locations
- 106A Ave NW, 17327, Edmonton, AB T5S 1M7, CA
- Business categories
- Mapping Services
- Service Industry
- Geospatial
- Civil Engineering
- Other recorded names
- GeoVerra
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
GeoVerra is Canada’s leading geomatics firms providing land surveying, forestry, environmental, engineering and geospatial solutions to clients in diverse industries across the country. With over 20 offices across Canada and a huge national team capacity, we provide surveying excellence to both local and national scale projects, with our amazing team of professionals and industry leading advanced geospatial…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Surveying and Mapping Services |
| Company size | 501-1,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Edmonton, AB |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 2020 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 21 |
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What the position entails:
At GeoVerra, finance is a key partner in how we operate and grow. As Assistant Controller, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute beyond the numbers, providing financial insight and support that helps teams make informed decisions across our Canadian operations.
The Assistant Controller supports the Controller in managing financial and accounting activities across multiple locations within Canada. The role assists in ensuring the accuracy of financial statements, compliance with company policies, and adherence to accounting standards. The Assistant Controller contributes to financial analysis, reporting, and operational support to enhance business performance and efficiency. This position collaborates closely with the Controller, operational management, and various corporate teams across North America.
This is a 12-month term position providing maternity leave coverage, with the possibility of extension. The role offers a hybrid work arrangement, with a preference for candidates based in the Edmonton or nearby area.
What you will do:
- Understand our financial ERP system and bridge the gap between project and financial reporting
- Collaborate with the executive management team on accounting and financial reporting matters and provide in-depth financial analysis to help with decision-making and business growth
- Review monthly Project Earnings reports for all functional groups to ensure accuracy and completeness
- Oversee the preparation of monthly and quarterly KPI reports for executive management
- Ensure compliance with revenue policies and escalate non-compliance for resolution
- Act as liaison between the project accounting team and functional leaders to ensure the financial statements are a true representation of operating activities
- Lead and mentor the billing and project accounting team to ensure deliverables align with the company’s overall strategic plans and deadlines are met
- Provide ad hoc financial analysis for the executive team and provide internal and external audit support as requested
- Assist the Controller with various projects and tasks, as needed
- Assist with the conversion to a new instance of the ERP system
What you will bring:
- Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation or equivalent.
- 5-10 years industry accounting experience.
- Strong knowledge of enterprise financial accounting systems.
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office, with emphasis on Excel.
- Experience leading a remote team of 6-12 is highly valued.
- Maintain integrity, accuracy, and consistency in financial transactions and reporting.
- Prior experience with Deltek Vision/Vantagepoint (or comparable project-based ERP for professional services firm), considered an asset.
- Collaborative attitude, ability to excel in a team and independent environment.
- Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, and change management skills.
- Superior attention to detail to produce professional deliverables.
- Ability to manage time and priorities effectively, results oriented.
What we offer
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefit package including Health, Dental and Health Spending Account coverage, vacation, wellness days, and RRSP matching contributions.
- Tools and services to support your mental wellness
- Work-life balance
- Growth and advancement opportunities
- Paid professional dues.
- Continuing education and professional development.
Disclosure
We use AI tools only to assist our team in summarizing candidate qualifications and experience. AI is not used to screen, filter, or make hiring decisions. All applications are reviewed by our recruitment team.
This posting represents a current vacancy, not a future opportunity.
Disclaimer
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Our Commitment
As an equal opportunity employer, GeoVerra is dedicated to providing a fair and equitable recruitment and selection process. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, irrespective of abilities and background.
We also recognize that the hiring process should be accessible to everyone. If you require any accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to reach out to a member of our talent attraction team at [email protected]. This includes any support you may need during virtual interviews or throughout the hiring journey.
All accommodation requests will be handled with confidentiality and respect.
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