Assistant Controller

Company Description A co-educational, not-for-profit independent school of approximately 580 students from Junior Primary through to Grade Twelve, situated in the south end of Halifax, the Halifax Grammar School is the leading and largest independent school in Atlantic Canada. The school motto – Enter to learn; go forth to serve – is central to the Grammar student’s experience. For more information about Grammar, please visit the School’s website at https://www.halifaxgrammar.ca The Halifax Grammar School (Grammar) is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller for a full-time position reporting to the Director of Business Operations.

Role Description The Assistant Controller is responsible for administering the general ledger, managing banking relationships, and reconciling accounts. They also assist with all internal and external reporting and preparing the annual budget. The Assistant Controller supervises accounts receivable, payroll, and benefits administration and is responsible for full-cycle accounts payable.

The successful candidate will

• Possess strong knowledge of accounting principles
• Be proficient in accounting software such as Sage/QuickBooks
• Be proficient in management software, such as MS Office Suite, is required
• Possess strong organizational and time management skills
• Be detail-oriented and accurate
• Be self-directed with the ability to delegate or instruct others
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Have a strong knowledge of accounting for non-profit organizations and all aspects of payroll and benefits.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Administration or Commerce with a major in Accounting
• 5-7 years of experience in an accounting/finance environment
• CPA/CA designation, or in process, is preferred
• Experience working with confidential information, such as payroll and benefit information

The successful candidate will be subject to passing and maintaining a Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector check.

Please submit your resume and cover letter by emailing careers@halifaxgrammar.ca. For further information about this opportunity, please contact Marlee Naipaul at mnaipaul@halifaxgrammar.ca or 902-219-0185. Please quote AC2026-L in your subject line. Applications should be received no later than March 11, 2026. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Halifax Grammar School is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. We welcome and encourage applications from the following underrepresented groups: Indigenous persons, racially visible persons, persons with a disability, women, and persons of a minority, sexual orientation and/or gender identity.