About the Position
Lemmer Spray Systems Ltd. is a Canadian manufacturer and distributor of professional spray equipment with more than 60 years of history.
As part of a growing group of privately held companies, we are seeking a dependable, organized and detail-oriented Assistant Controller to join our Calgary team.
This is a hands-on accounting position with broad exposure across the accounting function. The successful candidate will work directly with our Controller and assist with financial accounting, management accounting, reconciliations, month-end and year-end activities, financial reporting, accounting controls and process improvements.
The position will also provide opportunities to assist with accounting activities for affiliated companies as our group continues to develop.
This role is well suited to an accounting professional who wants to develop broad industry experience and take on increasing responsibility over time. Candidates pursuing or planning to pursue the CPA designation are encouraged to apply.
The Assistant Controller will report directly to the Controller, who will oversee the position's day-to-day priorities, workflow and responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the Controller with month-end accounting activities
- Prepare and review account reconciliations, working papers, schedules and supporting documentation
- Perform bank, credit card, balance sheet and general ledger account reconciliations
- Prepare journal entries and assist with account analysis and maintenance of general ledger records
- Assist with GST/HST and other routine accounting and regulatory reporting
- Prepare year-end supporting schedules, reconciliations, working papers and documentation
- Work with the Controller to respond to information requests from the company's external accounting firm during year-end financial statements and corporate tax preparation
- Assist with inventory accounting, reconciliations and related analysis
- Assist with management and cost accounting activities, including product costing, margin analysis, pricing analysis and other financial analysis to support business decisions
- Assist in preparing internal financial and management information
- Investigate accounting discrepancies and assist with resolving reconciliation issues
- Support the Controller in maintaining effective accounting processes and internal controls
- Assist the Controller with the oversight, review and reconciliation of accounts receivable and accounts payable processes
- Provide backup support across accounting functions as required
- Assist with purchase orders and other routine business transactions as required
- Work with SAP Business One and participate in improvements and automation of accounting processes
- Assist with accounting process documentation and continuous improvement initiatives
- Maintain accurate and organized accounting records and supporting documentation
- Assist with accounting and reporting activities for affiliated companies as required
- Provide general accounting and administrative support to the Controller
- Perform additional accounting and administrative duties assigned by the Controller based on business needs
Qualifications
- Diploma or degree in accounting, finance, business administration or a related field; equivalent practical accounting experience will also be considered
- CPA designation in progress or intention to pursue the CPA designation are an asset
- Hands-on experience in a general accounting environment
- Good understanding of accounting principles and general ledger accounting
- Experience performing bank and balance sheet reconciliations
- Experience assisting with month-end and year-end accounting activities is preferred
- Exposure to cost accounting, inventory accounting, product costing or margin analysis is an asset
- Experience preparing accounting schedules and supporting documentation
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills
- Experience with accounting or ERP systems
- SAP Business One experience is an asset
- Experience in a manufacturing, distribution or inventory-based business is an asset
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Professional communication skills when dealing with colleagues, customers, suppliers and external accountants
- Strong follow-through, initiative and problem-solving skills
What We're Looking For
We are looking for a positive-minded, flexible and collaborative team player who takes ownership of their responsibilities, communicates proactively and follows tasks through to completion. The successful candidate will have a hands-on, team-first approach and be willing to assist where needed to help the accounting department and broader organization operate effectively.
The successful candidate will be comfortable performing detailed accounting work while progressively taking on higher-level accounting responsibilities.
This is intentionally a broad, hands-on accounting position. We are looking for someone who wants to understand the entire accounting cycle and the commercial side of the business rather than being limited to one narrow accounting function.
For a candidate pursuing the CPA designation, the position can provide broad exposure to accounting and finance activities within a Canadian manufacturing and distribution business, including general ledger accounting, management and cost accounting, ERP systems, inventory, product costing, margin analysis, reconciliations, month-end and year-end processes, internal controls and multi-company accounting exposure.
About Lemmer Spray Systems
For more than 60 years, Lemmer Spray Systems has supplied professional spray equipment and solutions to customers across Canada.
We offer a hands-on working environment where employees can develop broad experience, take on increasing responsibility and contribute directly to the continued growth and improvement of the business.
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Employment: Full-time, permanent
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Salary: Based on experience
How to Apply
Please email your CV/resume to hbawa@lemmer.com with “Assistant Controller” in the subject line.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
