Assistant.e Contrôleur.euse | Assistant Controller
- Montreal, QC, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
English section of this bilingual listing.
Altitude Sports s'engage à créer un environnement de travail qui favorise l'inclusivité. Nous encourageons les membres de notre équipe à exprimer leur personnalité de façon authentique, et nous reconnaissons l'apport des différentes perspectives qui enrichissent notre communauté. Nous invitons sincèrement toutes les personnes, indépendamment de facteurs tels que la race, l'origine nationale ou ethnique, la couleur, la religion, l'âge, le sexe, l'orientation sexuelle, l'identité ou l'expression de genre, l'état matrimonial, la situation familiale, les caractéristiques génétiques ou la situation de handicap, à venir créer leur propre histoire avec nous.
Assistant Controller
Altitude Sports is a Montreal-based leading ecommerce retailer in Canada, working and playing at the intersection of fashion and the outdoors. Founded in 1984, the company offers best-in-class advice on premium gear and technical apparel, a members-only benefits program, and a curated selection of products for outdoor adventures and urban pursuits. Our team is united by a passion for excellence, bringing together diverse talents and interests. Despite our growth, we remain true to our roots as the local shop nearly 40 years ago. Dedicated to sustainability, we strive to minimize our environmental impact, ensuring our love for the outdoors is matched by our commitment to preserving it.
Our vision
To be the biggest little shop.
Our mission
To equip our clients with the most durable & well-designed goods through an ecommerce experience that's unequaled.
Our values
Put the customer first. Just say it. Run with it. Have fun.
The role
As an Assistant Controller, you will support the Controller in managing accounting and tax activities while ensuring the daily accuracy of financial data. You will actively participate in executing the full accounting cycle, improving processes, and ensuring the rigorous application of internal controls.
What You'll Do
- Supervise the accounts payable team to ensure the fluidity and accuracy of the disbursement cycle.
- Manage supplier information and resolve complex situations related to accounts payable.
- Take charge of inventory management, including reconciliations, adjustments, and analyses.
- Perform reconciliations and rigorous general ledger account analyses on a regular basis.
- Support the month-end process and the preparation of financial statements with the Controller.
- Collaborate on the preparation of files for the audits.
- Participate in testing new systems and ensure the compliance of data integration.
- Maintain up-to-date documentation of financial procedures and ensure proper follow-up on internal controls.
- Assist the team with various financial analyses and continuous improvement projects.
- Respond to internal and external daily inquiries with professionalism.
Who you are
- 6+ years of experience in financial accounting or full accounting cycle.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting and CPA designation.
- Good knowledge of accounting systems (NetSuite is an asset) and advanced Excel skills.
- Relevant team management experience, ideally with accounts payable and accounting technicians
- Hands-on experience with month-end procedures, account analysis, and audits.
- Strong team player, highly rigorous, adaptable in a fast-paced environment, and proactive in problem-solving and managing priorities.
- Bilingual (French and English), both written and spoken.
What's in it for you
When we do work that matters, we feel engaged and happier. The same goes for benefits: so we provide you with health, learning and well-being tools to help you reach your goals. Some of these include:
- Discounts on outdoor and fashion brands for you and your family
- Full access to Telemedicine services Comprehensive health and dental coverage
- 5 Personal Days
- 20 paid hours to volunteer and support our community
- Learning and development opportunities
- A balance between working from home and working at the office
- A modern workspace in the heart of Montreal's Little Italy for local candidates
- A chance to participate in social committees, sports teams, group outings and contests
Altitude Sports is committed to cultivating a work environment that champions inclusivity. We empower each team member to embrace their authentic selves and celebrate the diverse perspectives that uniquely enrich our collective. We extend a warm invitation to all individuals irrespective of factors such as race, national or ethnic origin, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, or disability.
Read the full bilingual original
Altitude Sports est un détaillant en ligne basé à Montréal, à l'intersection de la mode et du plein air. Fondée en 1984, l'entreprise offre des conseils d'experts sur l'équipement haut de gamme et les vêtements techniques, un programme d'avantages exclusifs aux membres et une sélection précise de produits pour les aventures en ville. Notre équipe, animée par une passion pour l'excellence, réunit des talents et des intérêts divers. Malgré notre croissance, nous restons fidèles à nos racines de boutique locale depuis près de 40 ans. Engagés envers la durabilité, nous nous dédions à minimiser notre impact environnemental, veillant à ce que notre amour pour le plein air se reflète dans notre engagement à le préserver.
Notre vision
Être la plus grande des petites boutiques.
Notre mission
Équiper nos clients des produits les plus durables et les mieux conçus par l'entremise d'une expérience en ligne inégalée.
Nos valeurs
Placez le client en premier. Dites-le, tout simplement. Allez de l'avant. Amusez-vous.
Le rôle
En tant qu'Assistant.e Contrôleur.euse, tu soutiendras le contrôleur dans la gestion des activités comptables et fiscales tout en veillant à l'exactitude quotidienne des données financières. Tu participeras activement à l'exécution du cycle comptable complet, à l'amélioration des processus et à l'application rigoureuse des contrôles internes.
Ce que tu feras
- Superviser l'équipe des comptes payables pour assurer la fluidité et l'exactitude du cycle des décaissements.
- Gérer l'information des fournisseurs et résoudre les situations complexes liées aux comptes payables
- Prendre en charge la gestion de l'inventaire, y compris les réconciliations, les ajustements et les analyses.
- Effectuer régulièrement les conciliations et les analyses rigoureuses des comptes de grand livre.
- Soutenir le processus de fin de mois et la préparation des états financiers avec le contrôleur.
- Collaborer à la préparation des dossiers d'audit
- Participer aux tests de nouveaux systèmes et assurer la conformité de l'intégration des données.
- Maintenir à jour la documentation des procédures financières et assurer le suivi des contrôles internes.
- Assister l'équipe dans diverses analyses financières et projets d'amélioration continue.
- Répondre aux requêtes courantes internes et externes avec professionnalisme.
- Plus de 6 ans d'expérience pertinente en comptabilité financière ou cycle complet.
- Baccalauréat en comptabilité et titre de CPA.
- Bonne connaissance des systèmes comptables; connaissance de NetSuite, un atout
- Connaissances avancées d’Excel
- Expérience pertinente en gestion d'équipe, idéalement avec une équipe des payables et de techniciens comptables.
- Expérience pratique dans les procédures de fin de mois, l'analyse de comptes et les audits.
- Fort esprit d'équipe, grande rigueur, adaptabilité dans un environnement dynamique, proactivité dans la résolution de problèmes et la gestion des priorités.
- Bilingue (Français et Anglais), tant à l'oral qu'à l'écrit.
Faire un travail qui compte nous rend plus heureux, plus épanouis. C'est le même principe pour les avantages sociaux: nous t'offrons donc des outils en matière de santé, de bien-être et d'apprentissage afin de te permettre d'atteindre tes objectifs. En voici quelques-uns:
- Des rabais sur des marques de mode et de plein air pour toi et ta famille
- Un accès complet à un service de télémédecine Une assurance médicale et dentaire complète
- Cinq journées mobiles personnelles
- 20 heures payées pour faire du bénévolat et soutenir notre communauté
- Des possibilités d'apprentissage et de perfectionnement
- Un équilibre entre le travail à domicile et le bureau
- La chance de participer à des comités sociaux, des équipes sportives, des sorties de groupe et des concours
Assistant Controller
Altitude Sports is a Montreal-based leading ecommerce retailer in Canada, working and playing at the intersection of fashion and the outdoors. Founded in 1984, the company offers best-in-class advice on premium gear and technical apparel, a members-only benefits program, and a curated selection of products for outdoor adventures and urban pursuits. Our team is united by a passion for excellence, bringing together diverse talents and interests. Despite our growth, we remain true to our roots as the local shop nearly 40 years ago. Dedicated to sustainability, we strive to minimize our environmental impact, ensuring our love for the outdoors is matched by our commitment to preserving it.
Our vision
To be the biggest little shop.
Our mission
To equip our clients with the most durable & well-designed goods through an ecommerce experience that's unequaled.
Our values
Put the customer first. Just say it. Run with it. Have fun.
The role
As an Assistant Controller, you will support the Controller in managing accounting and tax activities while ensuring the daily accuracy of financial data. You will actively participate in executing the full accounting cycle, improving processes, and ensuring the rigorous application of internal controls.
What You'll Do
- Supervise the accounts payable team to ensure the fluidity and accuracy of the disbursement cycle.
- Manage supplier information and resolve complex situations related to accounts payable.
- Take charge of inventory management, including reconciliations, adjustments, and analyses.
- Perform reconciliations and rigorous general ledger account analyses on a regular basis.
- Support the month-end process and the preparation of financial statements with the Controller.
- Collaborate on the preparation of files for the audits.
- Participate in testing new systems and ensure the compliance of data integration.
- Maintain up-to-date documentation of financial procedures and ensure proper follow-up on internal controls.
- Assist the team with various financial analyses and continuous improvement projects.
- Respond to internal and external daily inquiries with professionalism.
- 6+ years of experience in financial accounting or full accounting cycle.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting and CPA designation.
- Good knowledge of accounting systems (NetSuite is an asset) and advanced Excel skills.
- Relevant team management experience, ideally with accounts payable and accounting technicians
- Hands-on experience with month-end procedures, account analysis, and audits.
- Strong team player, highly rigorous, adaptable in a fast-paced environment, and proactive in problem-solving and managing priorities.
- Bilingual (French and English), both written and spoken.
When we do work that matters, we feel engaged and happier. The same goes for benefits: so we provide you with health, learning and well-being tools to help you reach your goals. Some of these include:
- Discounts on outdoor and fashion brands for you and your family
- Full access to Telemedicine services Comprehensive health and dental coverage
- 5 Personal Days
- 20 paid hours to volunteer and support our community
- Learning and development opportunities
- A balance between working from home and working at the office
- A modern workspace in the heart of Montreal's Little Italy for local candidates
- A chance to participate in social committees, sports teams, group outings and contests
More about this job
Responsibilities
Support the Controller with accounting and tax activities, oversee accounts payable, manage inventory accounting, and perform general ledger reconciliations and analyses. Assist with month-end close, financial statements, audits, system testing, internal controls, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Requirements
Requires more than six years of relevant financial accounting or full-cycle accounting experience, a bachelor's degree in accounting, and a CPA designation. Candidates should have team management experience, advanced Excel skills, familiarity with accounting systems, hands-on month-end and audit experience, and fluency in written and spoken French and English.
Skills
- Financial Accounting
- Full Accounting Cycle
- Accounts Payable Management
- Supplier Information Management
- Inventory Management
- Inventory Reconciliation
- General Ledger Reconciliation
- Financial Analysis
- Month-End Close
- Audit Preparation
- Internal Controls
- Accounting Systems
- NetSuite
- Advanced Excel
- Team Management
Benefits
- Discounts On Outdoor And Fashion Brands
- Telemedicine Services
- Comprehensive Health And Dental Coverage
- Personal Days
- Paid Volunteer Hours
- Learning And Development Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Arrangement
- Social Activities And Sports Teams
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Categories
- Finance & Accounting
- Management & Leadership
- Retail
Keywords
- Financial Accounting
- Full Accounting Cycle
- Accounts Payable
- Disbursement Cycle
- Supplier Management
- Inventory Management
- Inventory Reconciliation
- General Ledger
- Account Analysis
- Month-End Close
- Financial Statements
- Audit Preparation
- System Testing
- Data Integration
- Internal Controls
- Financial Procedures
- Continuous Improvement
- Accounting Systems
- NetSuite
- Microsoft Excel
- CPA
- Team Management
- Tax Activities
- Bilingual Communication