Assistant Controller

Reporting to: Corporate Controller Location: Calgary, McTavish Office Schedule: Monday-Friday, 40 hours/week The big picture: Have your career take off with us! As AirSprint continues to grow, we're looking for an Assistant Controller to support our finance operations and help strengthen financial reporting, controls, and business performance. This role is ideal for an experienced accounting professional who combines strong technical expertise with leadership skills and a passion for continuous improvement. At AirSprint, our core values of Safety, Integrity, Humility, Service, People, and Community, are ingrained throughout our operations and culture. Your commitment to providing exceptional service to employees and maintaining compliance with relevant policies and regulations will be integral to our success. In this role you will: Financial Reporting and Accounting Oversee core accounting team members and functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, fixed assets, and cash management. Lead and support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes alongside the financial reporting team. Review internal financial statements and prepare management reports, reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules while ensuring compliance with accounting standards and company policies. Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and ensure transactions are recorded consistently and accurately. Support accounting for aircraft, equipment, capital expenditures, maintenance-related costs, inventory, and other operational assets. Assist with year-end working papers and coordinate with external accountants, auditors, tax advisors, financial institutions, and other professional partners. Administration of Microsoft Dynamics and oversight of the corporate credit card program and processes. Responsible for government tax filings and remittances. Leadership & Business Support Provide leadership, coaching, and guidance to members of the accounting team. Support budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow planning, and financial analysis. Provide leadership coverage for the Controller and Director of Accounting & Finance, as required. Monitor operational and financial performance and assist in developing key performance indicators. Liaise with and provide guidance to the Maintenance department team to ensure proper recording and tracking of aircraft parts inventory. Partner with operational departments to improve profitability, cost control, and efficiency. Support credit management activities, including establishing customer credit limits and payment terms, and assisting with collection efforts on outstanding balances in coordination with the Accounts Receivable Administrator. Systems, Data, and Process Improvement Improve financial processes, internal controls, reporting tools, and documentation as the company continues to grow. Use data analysis to identify trends, exceptions, risks, and opportunities with the support from the senior operational analyst. Develop dashboards and management reports that provide timely and useful information to decision-makers. Assist with system implementation enhancements, integrations, automation, and data-quality initiatives. To be successful in this role, you will have: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field. Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation. 5+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience. Previous experience supervising, mentoring, or leading accounting professionals. Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls. Strong understanding of Canadian accounting standards and tax requirements. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) and accounting systems. Demonstrated ability to analyze large or complex data sets and communicate the findings clearly. Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills. High degree of integrity, discretion, accountability, and attention to detail. Bonus points if you have: Experience in aviation. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 is considered a strong asset. Experience with Power BI, Power Query, SQL, or other business-intelligence and data-analysis tools. Experience supporting process automation, enterprise resource planning implementations, or finance-system integrations. You’ll fit right in if you: Have good leadership and problem-solving skills. Have great judgment and decision-making skills. Have visionary insight to take transformative action. Navigate strategy with precision and insight. Are a humble team player and are ready to pitch in wherever you’re needed. Build team synergy by leveraging strengths and constructively addressing weaknesses. Are good at handling change and can adjust to new situations. We think you’ll like working for us because: We care about your health and well-being and offer an employee assistance program, extended health care benefits, dental and vision benefits, and paid time off. We value your contribution to our success and provide a competitive salary and an RRSP matching program. We have a great team, and we work hard together toward common goals and with a passion for excellence. We offer family and friends flight benefits. We respect, honour, and celebrate the diversity of our employees as we know our differences make us better. Our core values of Community and People mean we’re focused on equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism, and reconciliation. We value Safety, which is why we require applicants to complete a background check assessment. About us: A passion for aviation and providing exceptional service formed the foundation of AirSprint's introduction of Fractional Jet Ownership to Canada in 2000. Today, each of our dedicated staff is passionate about delivering a private aviation experience that positively contributes to successful Canadians' personal and professional lives. We do this with values of "Safety, Service, People, Integrity, Humility, and Community." AirSprint's mission is to provide successful Canadians with a better choice for optimizing their time by enhancing the private jet ownership experience with industry-leading safety standards, exceptional turn-key service, and increased flexibility, all at a fraction of the cost and personalized for their individual needs. To learn more about working with AirSprint visit us at www.airsprint.com or watch our video. AirSprint values diversity in our workplace and wants to ensure every applicant is treated equitably and respectfully. If you require any support in the application process, including disability accommodation, please get in touch with Human Resources at [email protected].

The Assistant Controller oversees core accounting functions, including accounts payable, payroll, and financial reporting while providing leadership to the accounting team. They also support budgeting, cash-flow planning, and process improvements to enhance profitability and operational efficiency.

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and a CPA designation with at least 5 years of progressive experience. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, accounting systems, and Canadian accounting standards is required.

• Employee assistance program • Extended health care benefits • Dental benefits • Vision benefits • Paid time off • Competitive salary • RRSP matching program • Flight benefits

• LeadershipSouhaitée
• Souci du détailSouhaitée
• Analyse de donnéesSouhaitée
• Analyse financièreSouhaitée
• ComptabilitéSouhaitée

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• Financial reporting
• Accounting
• Leadership
• General ledger
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Internal controls
• Data analysis
• Microsoft Dynamics
• Tax filings
• Cash management
• Financial analysis
• Process improvement
• Mentoring
• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Cost Control
• Microsoft Dynamics 365
• Management Reporting
• Accountability
• Time Off Management
• Data Analysis Tools
• Planning
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Standard Accounting Practices
• Accounting Systems
• Aviation
• Data Analysis
• Annual Reports
• Auditing
• Automation
• Reconciliation
• Business Intelligence
• Business Administration
• Internal Controls
• Dashboard
• Business Process Automation
• Business Support Systems
• Capital Expenditure
• Cash Flow Forecasting
• Cash Management
• Decision Making
• Communication
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Bond Credit Rating
• Credit Management
• Data Quality
• Enterprise Resource Planning
• Finance

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Data & Analytics
• Administrative
• Accountant/Assistant Controller
• Assistant Controller
• Accountants
• Treasurers and Controllers
• Financial Managers

Formation minimale

Diplôme professionnel

Expérience minimale

5+ ans

Postuler avant le

1 sept. 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine