Assistant Controller – 14-month contract

At Best Buy Canada, informed decision-making is at the core of our success—and our Controllership team makes that possible. Join our accounting team today as assistant controller on a 14-month contract and play a key role in ensuring our financial reporting is accurate, timely, and aligned with US GAAP and enterprise policies.

As a public company, getting the numbers right isn’t just important—it’s essential. In this role, you'll lead a high-performing accounting team through complex processes and be a key advisor across multiple business areas.

We practice a remote first working model, leveraging in person interactions at our head office, in beautiful Vancouver, BC, for strategic, collaborative and social purposes.

What you’ll do:

• Lead a diverse team who deal with highly specialized and complex areas of accounting such as financial statement close month-end and quarter end process, inventory valuation and costing, vendor funding accounting and operational support
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders, proactively address issues, shape process improvements, advise on the development of new products, services, systems, procedures and controls and act as a key business advisor on many projects and initiatives.
• Ensure the integrity of applicable general ledger accounts and their supporting subledgers and accounting records while overseeing monthly GL reconciliation process, Balance Sheet and P&L variance analysis, journal entries and annual budgets. Liaise with parent company to ensure accounting policy consistency and compliance with US GAAP.
• Be responsible for several SOX processes related to Financial Statement close process, Month-end Reporting, Inventory and Vendor Support. Partner to ensure that controls adequately mitigate risk and have been executed.
• Oversee assigned non-SOX processes to ensure compliance with SOPs and US GAAP.
• Champion technology transformation for the controllership team, including automation.
• Build a best-in-class team, through the ongoing system of recruitment, development, recognition and performance management.
• Contribute to audit and tax processes, liaising with external auditors and internal teams as needed.

What we’re looking for:

• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience in a mid to large size organization
• Strong knowledge and application of GAAP
• Leadership experience empowering and inspiring teams
• Experience with automation and workflow tools such as Blue Prism and Alteryx
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Office and experience with various BI tools
• Accounting designation (e.g. CPA, CA) and a bachelor’s degree in a related field.

 

Why you’ll love it here:

• Remote-first work environment
• Employee discounts on awesome tech from day one
• Flexible health benefits and wellness program
• TFSA and RRSP programs
• 100% matched company pension plan
• Training programs to build new and transferable skills

Annualized base pay range

$130,000.00 - $140,000.00



Starting pay offered will consider skills and experience. Your pay can grow as you build your career with us.

Suite 102 - 425 West 6th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5Y 1L3