Assistant Controller

WSP • Laval (administrative region), QC

18d • $111,000 - $162,800

About The Position

Build the Future With Us – This is your chance to shape the financial story
behind transformative Transportation & Infrastructure programs. In this role,
you’ll partner closely with operational leaders, influence decisions at scale,
and help drive the performance of complex, high‑impact projects across Canada.

Requirements

• You bring 5+ years of managerial and leadership experience in a senior financial role.
• You are fully bilingual (French & English) and able to support teams and clients across Canada.
• You have experience in a professional services environment and understand the financial drivers of consulting operations.
• You demonstrate critical thinking, analytical depth, and proactive problem‑solving.
• You collaborate confidently across multiple business partners and dispersed teams.
• You translate complex financial results and concepts for non‑financial stakeholders with clarity and ease.
• You hold a recognized accounting designation (CPA).

Nice To Haves

• You bring knowledge of Oracle ERP (an asset).

Responsibilities

• Monitor and challenge monthly Transportation & Infrastructure financial performance, providing timely analysis and recommendations that drive corrective action.
• Lead and actively participate in project reviews, ensuring robust financial support for EACs and guiding mitigation strategies that influence project success.
• Partner with operational teams to identify trends, risks, and opportunities affecting current and future business performance.
• Manage Work in Progress and Accounts Receivable, partnering with billing and collections teams and project managers to optimize DSO and support collection efforts.
• Ensure compliance with revenue recognition policies and IFRS standards across assigned portfolios.
• Work closely with a team of project accountants to cultivate a culture of learning, ownership, and continuous operational enhancement.
• Develop and refine financial performance metrics and reporting tools that enable better decision‑making.
• Standardize, streamline, and enhance business processes for improved financial efficiency.
• Support internal and external audits and contribute to joint venture accounting and financial statement reviews.

Benefits

• Proudly Canadian – We are a Top 100 Employer in Canada for 2026.
• A global community of brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach.
• Limitless opportunities – whether across the country or around the globe, build a career that matches your ambitions.
• Flexible work and real balance – because your well‑being matters as much as the impact you create.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed