Assistant Controller Accounting

DeVry Greenhouses is looking for an Assistant Controller to lead day-to-day accounting operations and strengthen financial reporting and internal controls. In this role, you’ll own the month-end close, oversee core accounting functions, and provide reliable financial insights that support business decisions. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys both hands-on accounting and leading a team in a growing environment.

DeVry Greenhouses is a wholesale supplier of bedding plants and nursery trees. If you work here, you get to supply beautiful plants to customers and major retailers across North America! We’re a team that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement — all while working toward our purpose of Inspiring People to Grow.

Lead month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and preparation of financial statements and reporting packages

Oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Bookkeeping functions, ensuring accuracy, accountability, and integrity across the P&L, Balance Sheet, and general ledger

Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, internal controls, and act as the primary escalation point for accounting-related issues

Provide day-to-day leadership to the accounting team, including workload management, performance, and development

Own inventory valuation and cost accounting processes, including standard costing, variance analysis (labour, overhead), and collaboration with Operations on cost tracking

Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules

Identify and implement process improvements across workflows, reporting, internal controls, and ERP/system usage, including automation and new tools

Ensure compliance with GAAP/ASPE, government filings, audits, and external reporting requirements

Oversee cross-border accounting for U.S. operations, including intercompany transactions and regulatory compliance

Support strategic initiatives, cash planning, and broader finance projects as needed

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

• MBA or CPA designation
• 3–7 years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong understanding of GAAP, ASPE, financial regulations, and full-cycle accounting
• Experience with inventory and cost accounting
• Experience with ERP systems (Microsoft Business Central preferred)
• Advanced Excel skills and financial modeling capability
• Ability to balance detail-oriented accounting work with higher-level financial analysis
• Cost Accounting & Inventory Analysis

Internal Controls & Compliance

Process Improvement & Systems Optimization

We offer a competitive compensation package based on education, experience, and demonstrated performance

Extended health and dental benefits (after 3 months)

RRSP matching program and vacation pay

Reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work required.