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About Paramount Services Ltd:Paramount Services Ltd. is a premier full-service facilities maintenance company. We deliver comprehensive building maintenance, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, landscaping, snow removal, and integrated facility solutions with a focus on quality, responsiveness, and long-term client relationships.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:Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance.13 years of progressive accounting experience (public accounting or industry).CPA license or active candidacy strongly preferred.Strong command of GAAP and standard accounting 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr