Assistant Controller

OurCrowd•Toronto, ON

2d•CA$60,000 - CA$70,000•Hybrid

About The Position

OurCrowd is looking for an Assistant Controller to join their Finance team. This role is focused on core accounting operations, financial data integrity, and supporting the company’s reporting and closing processes. This is a unique opportunity to build a strong foundation in accounting within the venture capital and alternative investments space. It’s a hands-on role for someone early in their career, offering exposure to core accounting processes alongside financial systems, data flows, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment. This role is best suited for someone who is proactive, self-directed, and comfortable taking initiative independently while working as part of a global team, as the majority of the finance team sits in our Israeli headquarters. This role is full-time and based in our Toronto office at Yonge & Richmond with a hybrid setup of 2-3 days in office.

Requirements

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification required
2+ years of relevant experience (internship experience acceptable) from a Big 4 firm - Deloitte, PwC, EY, or KPMG
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related field
Excellent English communication skills
High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy; Ability to manage large volumes of data in a structured and reliable manner
Comfort handling repetitive tasks while maintaining focus and quality
Strong Excel skills (formulas, filtering, lookups, data validation)
Analytical mindset with the ability to think logically about data and processes
Proactive and curious, comfortable asking questions and investigating issues
Ability to work independently while collaborating across teams
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada.

Nice To Haves

Experience in investment firms (VC, PE, hedge funds) or similar financial environments - preferred
Hands-on use of AI and automation to streamline financial processes, reporting, or analysis – strong advantage
Familiarity with ERP systems
Exposure to automation tools (Excel macros, SQL, BI tools, AI-based tools)
Interest in financial systems and data workflows

Responsibilities

Support day-to-day accounting activities, including journal entries, account analysis, and reconciliations
Assist in monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes
Perform bank, balance sheet, and intercompany reconciliations, and investigate discrepancies
Maintain accurate financial data across ERP systems and internal databases
Support the preparation of financial reports and internal management reporting
Track and record investment-related transactions and cash flows
Work closely with Finance, Operations and Tech teams to ensure data consistency and integrity
Support Account Managers in resolving operational, financial, and data-related issues in a timely manner
Maintain proper documentation and audit trails across financial processes, support external audits by preparing and providing required documentation
Identify gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities to improve accounting processes
Support automation and optimization initiatives over time
Build a strong understanding of how financial processes translate into system workflows