Assistant Controller - Remote

Overview

As an Assistant Controller at Poka, you will be integral in supporting our Finance team and contributing to our international growth through various accounting operations and financial reporting.

In Short

• Assist in the preparation and analysis of financial statements and reporting.
• Perform reconciliations and reviews of various accounts.
• Ensure timely and accurate filing of corporate tax returns and other regulatory reports.
• Monitor tax and regulatory registrations for Canadian, U.S., and European operations.
• Assess tax implications of intercompany transactions and transfer pricing.
• Conduct research on grants, tax credits, and government incentives.
• Liaise with tax authorities during regulatory reviews.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes through automation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in an accounting role with exposure to tax compliance.
• Experience with corporate tax, sales tax, VAT, and cross-border tax matters.
• Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills in French and English.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines.

Benefits

• Dynamic and collaborative work environment.
• Generous vacation policy upon arrival.
• Hybrid work policy - Work from the office one day a week if you live within a 40km radius to our Quebec City office or a 15 km radius to our Montreal office.
• 100% remote work if you do not live within the radiuses mentioned above.
• Truly flexible schedule and the possibility of taking every Friday afternoon off.
• Group insurance from day one (dental, medication, invalidity, travel, etc.).
• Telemedicine service.
• Matching GRSP with Wealthsimple after your first year.
• MacBook Pro and $500 allowance for your home office.
• Tasty snacks (Fresh fruits, snacks, coffee, tea, etc.).
• Generous referral bonus.
• Whatever you need to keep learning and evolve professionally.