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Assistant ControllerSonepar • Laval, QC, CA, H7P 5P9
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Assistant Controller

Assistant Controller

Sonepar • Laval, QC, CA, H7P 5P9
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Temporary
Job description

About Us :

Sonepar Canada is an independent family-owned company with global market leadership in the business-to-business distribution of electrical, industrial and safety products and related solutions. In Canada, we are represented by 6 locally managed electrical and industrial distributors and have over 100+ locations with coverage in 9 provinces.

We are a proud member of the Sonepar Group, the world's largest privately-held electrical distributor. The Sonepar Group is present in more than 40 countries with over 45,000 employees.

What’s In It For You?

  • You will be joining a market leader with over 40 years of experience to help you elevate your potential.
  • You will be working for the world's #1 privately held business to business distributor of electrical products and related solutions.
  • A chance to get involved in the forever growing electrical industry.
  • We house the largest inventory to better service our customers and deliver on sales commitments.
  • An opportunity for career development across many business departments within our organization.

Join us as an Assistant Corporate Controller and play a key role in shaping the financial future of a dynamic group of companies in the electrical distribution industry.

In this leadership position, you’ll partner with the Corporate Controller to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting while driving continuous improvement initiatives. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love solving complex challenges, this is your opportunity to make an impact.

What You’ll Do

  • Collaborate with the Corporate Controller to streamline processes, strengthen internal controls, and standardize policies across multiple operating companies.
  • Co-lead the consolidated financial reporting process and manage a talented team of accountants.
  • Co-drive process improvement initiatives with a continuous improvement mindset.
  • Co-manage external tax consultants (Big 4).
  • Participate in the preparation of key presentations, including two annual board meetings for the executive team.
  • Co-lead the interim and year-end audits.
  • Deliver ad hoc analysis and reporting to support strategic decisions.
  • What You Bring

  • CPA designation with 5-10+ years of progressive experience in finance and accounting.
  • Proven leadership and team management skills.
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP; IFRS experience is an asset.
  • Excel and ERP proficiency.
  • Bilingual in French and English (written and spoken).
  • A proactive, resourceful mindset with the ability to adapt to change and think outside the box.
  • Benefits & Perks

  • We offer a competitive salary, plus a full set of benefits, including :
  • Flexible benefits program allowing you to choose from options that best fit you and your dependents’ needs. Benefit options include : Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Spending Account & RRSP matching.
  • Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts and a career path.
  • Regardless of your benefits program, you will receive company paid Life Insurance, and employee paid disability.
  • More information on Sonepar Canada :

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    Sonepar places the planet and diversity and inclusion at the core of its vision driving our business ethos.

    Today, Sonepar is the leading distributor of energy-efficient products, pioneering the energy transition and making sustainability a priority. At Sonepar, we firmly believe that every action is crucial in safeguarding the environment, driving our commitment to a more sustainable future. We have accelerated our own transition to efficient generation and use of electrical energy across our business and champion the innovation of sustainable solutions in the market.

    Sonepar has been recognized as a Diversity Leader by the Financial Times’ 2024 Diversity Leaders ranking and was awarded GEEIS Certification in 2022. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, welcoming submissions from all candidates. We believe in creating a work environment where everyone can feel safe, use their voice, and know that they belong. Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) is a central focus of our global, strategic impact plan. We value diversity and inclusion in the workplace because it allows us to better meet the needs of the communities we serve. It helps us foster greater creativity, breadth of experience, and it’s essential to our success as an organization. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, ethnic or national origin, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, neurodiversity, disability status, gender identity, veteran status or any other aspect which makes them unique are encouraged to apply.

    Sonepar is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes submissions from all candidates. Accommodation is available to all applicants upon request. If selected for an interview, please advise the Sonepar representative of your accommodation needs at that time. We will work with all applicants to accommodate their accessibility needs.

    Next steps :

    We are interested in knowing more about you. Start an exciting new career and enjoy a number of benefits by applying online. While we are very grateful for your interest in joining the team, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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