Assistant Controller (Remote)

As the Assistant Controller at Digital Extremes, you will be a key driver of financial integrity and strategic oversight. This role requires a high degree of technical accounting knowledge and a strong personal drive.
oversees the Accounting Manager and Payroll team.
Financial Analysis & Oversight: Lead comprehensive balance sheet and income statement analysis, ensuring the integrity of the general ledger through rigorous monitoring and review of journal entries and reconciliations.
Support the Controller in preparing consolidated financial statements and managing the full accounting cycle.
Technical Excellence: Lead the accounting analysis for new accounting standards (IFRS).
Legal & Corporate Records: Oversee the maintenance of legal and corporate records, including the preparation and filing of resolutions, corporate registrations, and annual information filings.
Payroll Leadership: Assume full purview over the payroll function, including direct management of the payroll team.
Internal Controls: Develop and maintain a robust internal control environment to ensure financial accuracy and regulatory compliance.
Tax Support: Oversee monthly sales tax returns and assist with preparation and review of income tax returns and tax credit applications in Canada and the U.Strategic FP&A Support: Collaborate with the FP&A team on variance analysis, department-level budgeting, and forecasting.
Audit Management: Serve as the primary liaison for external auditors, managing the overall audit timeline and final deliverable quality.
Serve as a key support to the Controller, sharing insights to support strategic decision-making and providing coverage to ensure departmental continuity.
mandatory CPA designation
~ Advanced Excel skills (e.g. Experience with Workday financial system is a significant asset.

highly organized with an interest in remote collaboration tools.
Availability to work weekends/holidays occasionally to accommodate month-end deadlines (5th of each month).

ABOUT DIGITAL EXTREMES

Founded in 1993 by James Schmalz, Digital Extremes ranks as one of the world's top independent video game development studios. Originating with the co-creation of Epic Games' multi-million unit selling Unreal® franchise including Unreal and Unreal Tournament, Digital Extremes went on to develop Dark Sector®, BioShock® for the PlayStation®3, the BioShock 2 multiplayer campaign, and The Darkness® II. The studio has reached its greatest critical and commercial success with the free-to-play action game, Warframe® , boasting a global community of 75 million registered players on PC, PS4™, PS5™, Xbox One™, Xbox Series X/S™, Nintendo Switch™, and iOS™. The studio's most recently announced project is the much anticipated Soulframe® , an open-world action-fantasy MMORPG title that is currently under development.
Digital Extremes is headquartered in London, Ontario, Canada, and is proud to be selected as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers.
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WHY WORK AT DIGITAL EXTREMES

At Digital Extremes, we don’t just make games - we craft immersive worlds that inspire and connect millions of players around the globe. Our award-winning studio is home to passionate, creative, and collaborative talent who thrive in a culture of innovation, inclusivity, and respect. We offer competitive compensation, industry-leading benefits, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities to grow your career while working on beloved titles like Warframe and the highly anticipated Soulframe . Whether you’re developing cutting-edge gameplay, designing stunning art, or supporting the teams that make it all happen, you’ll be part of a studio where your ideas matter, your contributions are valued, and your work leaves a lasting impact on our community.
At Digital Extremes, we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our people and the respect we show one another. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including those from underrepresented communities and people with disabilities. If you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, we will work with you to ensure you have the support you need.