AltaML

About AltaML

AltaML is a fast-growing startup that focuses on applied Machine Learning (ML). We partner with industry to co-develop Artificial Intelligence (AI) and ML-powered products. We are experts in ML commercialization and help our industrial partners gain a competitive advantage by combining their data and domain expertise with our analytics and ML proficiency. Data informs our every move, and we aim to work quickly, collaboratively, and creatively. We have offices in Edmonton and Calgary and are expanding into Toronto. Located in the revitalized ICE District in the heart of downtown Edmonton we are looking for an Assistant Controller to take responsibility for a wide variety of accounting-related tasks, ranging all the way from transactional accounting to financial reporting and sales forecasting, and everything in between! Who we are looking for: Our core values speak volumes about who we are and how we work: Humble – Listen to the data Happy – Tap-dance to work Gritty – Be persistent, not complacent Agile – Make small bets, then iterate Our current and future employees: express our core values are hungry for knowledge want to learn new skills are respectful collaborate with others across the whole company share knowledge with coworkers educate and promote AI and ML concepts both internally and externally have a high work ethic and are self-motivated What you’ll do: As the Assistant Controller, your primary focus will be to work closely with the Accounting team and other internal stakeholders to build and maintain effective working relationships. You thrive in a fast-paced, high-change environment and can be effective even when your priorities often change based on business needs. You are keen on the idea of joining an organization on the leading edge of their industry and you are unafraid to challenge the status quo. Responsibilities: Assist in preparation of accurate financial information for monthly, quarterly, and annual reports Coordinate financial reporting for multiple companies, including intercompany transactions Assist in budgeting and forecasting process Assist with completing the review of a variety of Accounting functions, including but not limited to: Payables Receivables Payroll, including all government remittances Reconciliations Provide support to the Controller as needed with policy and controls development and implementation What you bring: University degree in Accounting required In-progress CPA designation strongly preferred 2 years experience in full cycle accounting, financial analysis, budgeting, and tax Intermediate Excel skills (complex formulae, pivot tables, V-Lookup etc); high level of comfort using additional MS Office tools Excellent communication skills across a variety of audiences, both oral and written Proven ability to work as a team and to also work independently, as appropriate Demonstrated excellence in organizational and time management skills Proven ability to prioritize responsibilities to meet deadlines Experience with preparing and analyzing project status reporting Willing to complete routine tasks when needed, but also be willing to perform high- level tasks as required What you’ll get: You will be working in a high-paced environment focused on creating unique ML solutions to problems to generate impactful value. This includes everything from building alpha-generating models to automating administrative processes. You will be working with people with multiple years of industrial and academic experience in data science, software engineering, product management, and machine learning fields. To solve the problems we apply various ML techniques from traditional Machine Learning and Data Mining algorithms, through to vision, Deep Learning, Information Extraction, advanced NLP and conversational agents. You will be able to experience a Silicon Valley-style company culture, which means we believe in working hard, getting the job done, and enjoying a drink on Fridays. You’ll also get flexibility in where you work, what hours you work, how much vacation you take, and what you wear. We expect hard work but respect work/life balance. Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. We’ll let you in on a secret - there is no such thing as a perfect candidate. AltaML is working with new technologies, and no one is standing still when it comes to learning. As long as you are continuing to push your growth and development, then consider applying even if you don’t check all the boxes on our posting. So, however you identify and whatever background and experiences you bring, please apply if this is a role that would make you “tap dance to work” every day Note: You will be required to undergo the following checks during the hiring process: Background Education Criminal Credit References

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Company Type: Private

Company Size: 51 - 250

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