ASSISTANT CONTROLLER
Location: Main Office, 8210 Yellowhead Trail NW, Edmonton, AB T5B 1G5
Full-time Permanent: Monday – Friday
Closing date: August 14, 2026 11:59 PM
Habitat Edmonton is a registered charity that brings communities together to help families, couples, and individuals build homes, communities, and hope. We facilitate home construction, manage a portfolio of affordable homes, empower volunteers and homeowners, and operate a social enterprise that includes six stores.
THE ROLE
We are seeking a full-time Assistant Controller to manage the accounting and financial requirements of our mortgage portfolio and homeowner services, while providing backup support to the Controller. You will oversee monthly invoicing, homeowner account management, mortgage reconciliations, and serve as a key contributor to our month-end close process.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Homeowner Services & Mortgage Management
Process monthly invoicing and homeowner payments ■ Manage home status calculations and mortgage account setup ■ Oversee accounts receivable reconciliations and adjustments ■ Ensure compliance with mortgage financial policies and escalate exceptions
Accounting & Financial Close
Bank and general account reconciliations ■ Manage month-end close process including lead sheets and departmental reports ■ Coordinate debt schedules and investment entries ■ Prepare quarterly GST filings and Restore reports ■ Support audit work and special financial reporting
Controller Support
Back up the Controller on month-end accruals, mortgage discounting, job costing, and internal financial statements ■ Provide backup for payroll processing ■ Support year-end audit activities
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Technical Requirements
3+ years of accounting experience ■ Strong intermediate Excel skills■ Understanding of accounting fundamentals and sub-ledger reconciliation ■ Proficiency in Word and Outlook ■ Preference for Great Plains software experience and formal accounting training
Personal Competencies
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment ■ Strong organizational and time management skills ■ Excellent written and oral communication ■ Professional demeanor and positive attitude ■ Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments
WORKING AT HABITAT EDMONTON
We value collaboration, integrity, accountability, innovation, and respect. We are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and supportive workplace where employees, volunteers, and community members feel welcomed and valued. You will work with staff, volunteers, trades, and community members from diverse backgrounds. Patience, professionalism, kindness, and a solutions-focused mindset are essential.
ALIGNMENT WITH HABITAT FOR HUMANITY EDMONTON VALUES
- Respect and the confident pursuit of excellence in everything we do.
- Working as One Habitat, leveraging collective experience towards common goals.
- Builds trust through every action made in integrity and with a compassionate heart.
- Passionately delivers quality experiences by taking full responsibility for our words, actions, and results.
- Serve as each other’s biggest challengers and loudest supporters.
- View every decision through the lens of mission and sustainability.
- Embrace change as an opportunity to innovate and improve.
- Cultivate a safe and comfortable environment for all.
BENEFITS
- Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, life & critical illness insurance) after 3-month probation
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Employer-sponsored RRSP/TFSA plan
- Employee assistance program
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit your resume, cover letter, and wage expectations with subject line: Assistant Controller
We thank all applicants for their interest. Please note that only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
Habitat Edmonton embraces diversity and equitable opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, as we know that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that at all job levels is representative of our community. This relates to all employment decisions, including those in connection with recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, termination, and other terms and conditions of employment. Habitat Edmonton ensures that all of our practices are in accordance with Alberta Human Rights Commission legislation and Alberta’s Employment Standards Code.
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
