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Assistant Controller

Asssitant Controller

November 28, 20251 min read

The Opportunity
We are seeking a sharp, proactive Assistant Controller to partner directly with our Controller and help scale the financial operations of a rapidly growing facilities maintenance leader. This is a high-impact, high-visibility role perfect for someone who wants broad exposure, ownership of the close process, and a defined path to future leadership.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee and support core accounting functions including AP, AR, payroll, job costing, and general ledger

  • Lead key portions of the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close: journal entries, reconciliations, flux analysis, and workpapers

  • Prepare accurate internal financial reporting packages, KPI dashboards, variance analysis, and ad-hoc analyses for executive and operational leadership

  • Maintain and enhance internal controls; ensure full compliance with GAAP and company policies

  • Manage audit and tax preparation deliverables and serve as primary liaison with external auditors and tax advisors

  • Collaborate with operations on job costing, contract profitability, billing accuracy, and percentage-of-completion accounting

  • Drive process improvement and system optimization initiatives (automation, ERP upgrades, workflow streamlining)

Qualifications & Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

  • 1–3 years of progressive accounting experience (public accounting or industry)

  • CPA license or active candidacy strongly preferred

  • Strong command of GAAP and standard accouting practices.

  • Hands-on experience with accounting/ERP systems such as Infor, QuickBooks, Miracle, NetSuite, Sage, or similar

  • Advanced Excel proficiency (pivot tables, complex formulas, data modeling)

  • Exceptional attention to detail and ability to deliver accurate work under tight deadlines

  • Excellent communication skills – comfortable presenting financial results to non-finance leaders

  • Prior exposure to service industries, job costing, or percentage-of-completion accounting is a plus

Why Join Paramount Services Ltd.?

  • Direct mentorship from an experienced Controller who develops talent

  • Competitive salary

  • Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, RRSP match


📨 Interested applicants: Please send your résumé and cover letter to applications@parasrv.com

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Who Are We Looking For?


It takes a skilled, well-crafted team to maximize the value we provide as a complete commercial facility management company – and it starts with you. From our renowned commitment to quality and safety to general contracting, service calls, landscape and parking lot maintenance, equipment sales and preventative maintenance – we do it all. Most importantly, together we help our clients, partners and the communities around us exceed their goals.

A career at Paramount begins with a desire to do outstanding work and to be part of something special. Our work environment is dynamic, creative, challenging, collaborative and rewarding. We attract strong, smart people who care about results, accountability and the value of teamwork. Whether you are just getting started or have a background that makes you uniquely qualified, we’d like to hear from you.

Send your resume to applications@parasrv.com

Contractors / Subcontractors / Trades

In our pursuit to deliver superior quality, value, and trust to our clients, we are always looking to expand our subcontractor network for various trades, including but not limited to: Maintenance, Commercial Equipment Supply & Install and General Contracting.

Paramount is known for our ability to consistently deliver quality projects and exceed client expectations. We select qualified subcontractors who are driven by the same values. Our goal is to develop a partnership with qualified trusted trades. If you are interested in partnering with us, please contact us for details.

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