OurCrowd is looking for an Assistant Controller to join their Finance team. This role is focused on core accounting operations, financial data integrity, and supporting the company’s reporting and closing processes.
This is a unique opportunity to build a strong foundation in accounting within the venture capital and alternative investments space. It’s a hands-on role for someone early in their career, offering exposure to core accounting processes alongside financial systems, data flows, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment. This role is best suited for someone who is proactive, self-directed, and comfortable taking initiative independently while working as part of a global team, as the majority of the finance team sits in our Israeli headquarters.
This role is full-time and based in our Toronto office at Yonge & Richmond with a hybrid setup of 2-3 days in office.
ResponsibilitiesAccounting Operations & Close Processes
- Support day-to-day accounting activities, including journal entries, account analysis, and reconciliations
- Assist in monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes
- Perform bank, balance sheet, and intercompany reconciliations, and investigate discrepancies
Financial Data & Reporting
- Maintain accurate financial data across ERP systems and internal databases
- Support the preparation of financial reports and internal management reporting
- Track and record investment-related transactions and cash flows
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with Finance, Operations and Tech teams to ensure data consistency and integrity
- Support Account Managers in resolving operational, financial, and data-related issues in a timely manner
- Maintain proper documentation and audit trails across financial processes, support external audits by preparing and providing required documentation
Process Improvement & Systems
- Identify gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities to improve accounting processes
- Support automation and optimization initiatives over time
- Build a strong understanding of how financial processes translate into system workflows
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification required
- 2+ years of relevant experience (internship experience acceptable) from a Big 4 firm - Deloitte, PwC, EY, or KPMG
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related field
- Excellent English communication skills
- Experience in investment firms (VC, PE, hedge funds) or similar financial environments - preferred
- High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy; Ability to manage large volumes of data in a structured and reliable manner
- Comfort handling repetitive tasks while maintaining focus and quality
- Strong Excel skills (formulas, filtering, lookups, data validation)
- Analytical mindset with the ability to think logically about data and processes
- Proactive and curious, comfortable asking questions and investigating issues
- Ability to work independently while collaborating across teams
Advantage
- Hands-on use of AI and automation to streamline financial processes, reporting, or analysis – strong advantage
- Familiarity with ERP systems
- Exposure to automation tools (Excel macros, SQL, BI tools, AI-based tools)
- Interest in financial systems and data workflows
- Phone interview
- Take-home task
- In-person interview with VP IR and HR
- Virtual interview with Director of Finance / VP Finance
- Virtual interview with CFO
- Reference checks
The candidate will report directly to the Director of Finance or to a member of the Finance leadership team reporting into the Director of Finance.
Compensation & Benefits- Salary range of $60,000–$70,000 CAD, commensurate with experience
- Comprehensive health benefits
- Flexible wellness program
- Generous vacation policy
- Collaborative, supportive, and global work environment
Please note that this post is for an existing vacancy on our Finance team in Toronto. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada. Every application is reviewed individually by a real member of our hiring team; AI tools are used as a supplemental screening aid only. OurCrowd is committed to an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to creating a workplace that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application process, please contact [email protected].
