Contract 6 months , may be longer
The Assistant Controller will support the Senior Controller in overseeing day-to-day accounting operations while taking an increasingly strategic role in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis.
This position will support the overall accounting function, lead month-end and year-end close activities, prepare financial statements and management reporting, and help ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax requirements, and internal controls.
The Assistant Controller will also serve as a key backup to the Senior Controller, providing continuity in financial leadership, reporting, and decision-making across FFM, PPA, and PFI operations when required.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who is ready to expand their responsibilities and progress toward a broader financial leadership role.
Key Responsibilities
Transactional Finance
- Support the Senior Controller in overseeing daily accounting operations, including Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely processing.
- Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
- Respond to vendor, customer, and employee inquiries professionally and in a timely manner.
- Ensure financial documents are accurately processed, organized, filed, and maintained in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Financial Reporting & Close
- Lead and coordinate month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely completion.
- Prepare monthly financial statements and management reports.
- Analyze actual results against budgets and forecasts and investigate significant variances.
- Identify financial trends and provide insights and recommendations to support management decision-making.
- Support the preparation of financial information for senior management.
Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis
- Assist with annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
- Prepare financial analysis and reporting to support operational and strategic decision-making.
- Review and summarize capital expenditure requests and assess the financial/business case for proposed investments.
- Partner with operational leaders to provide financial insights and identify opportunities for improved performance.
Audit, Tax & Compliance
- Coordinate with external auditors and provide required documentation and supporting schedules.
- Support compliance with applicable provincial and federal tax filing requirements.
- Maintain and strengthen internal controls and accounting processes.
- Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, controls, and reporting.
ERP & Business Reporting
- Support the accuracy and integrity of financial data within the ERP system.
- Assist with ERP reporting, process improvements, and system enhancements.
- Develop sales, financial, and management reports for leadership.
- Utilize data visualization and reporting tools to present financial information in a clear and meaningful manner.
Leadership & Business Partnership
- Serve as a trusted financial partner to management and operational teams.
- Provide financial insights and analysis to support business and operational decisions.
- Act as a backup to the Senior Controller when required.
- Take on increasing responsibility for financial leadership, reporting, and decision-making across FFM, PPA, and PFI operations.
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and contribute to the development of a high-performing finance function.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
- CPA designation or actively working toward CPA designation strongly preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated ability to take on increasing levels of responsibility and leadership.
- Strong understanding of transactional accounting, financial reporting, reconciliations, and month-end/year-end close processes.
- Experience with SAP ERP systems - Must Have
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Strong technical accounting and financial reporting knowledge.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, charts, complex formulas, and financial analysis.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Proactive approach to process improvement and operational efficiency.
- Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively across departments.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Ability to communicate financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
Working Conditions
- Primarily office-based with regular interaction across departments.
- Extended periods of computer and desk work, with movement throughout the office as required.
- Occasional extended hours may be required during month-end, year-end, budgeting, and financial reporting cycles.
Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada
I would like to thank all the candidates in advance. Please do stay connected on LinkedIn for future opportunities. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted .
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