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Assistant Financial ControllerUltra • Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Assistant Financial Controller

Assistant Financial Controller

Ultra • Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Unleash the Power of Multi-Mission Excellence: Safeguarding the Seas for the Worlds Navies.

Step into a world where cutting-edge technology meets unparalleled expertise. Ultra Maritime pioneers delivering multi-mission solutions that protect and empower the naval forces worldwide. With our extensive portfolio of capabilities our innovations are utilised on naval fleets across our allied navies around the globe.

As the maritime and underwater battlespace evolves we tirelessly push the boundaries to develop advanced specialist systems that provide our five-eyes Defence customers with an unbeatable warfighting edge. From surface vessels to sub-surface operations and unmanned platforms we are revolutionizing the way naval missions are executed.

We thrive on collaboration and partnering with our customers to ensure mission success. Our expert solutions encompass an array of game-changing technologies including state-of-the-art sonar radar expendables signature management and naval power systems.

Join us in shaping the future of naval warfare and together we will safeguard the seas and empower navies worldwide!

The Assistant Financial Controller in Ultra are responsible for ensuring that all transactions are recorded summarized and presented in financial reports or financial statements to meet regulatory requirements and for producing information to inform and enable decision making planning and performance evaluation.

Nationality Requirements

Candidates must be eligible to obtain the relevant security clearance required for the role due to the nature of the programmes we deliver for our customers.

Job Description

  • Responsible for all fixed asset accounting including forecasting budgeting and maintaining fixed asset subledger.

  • Facilitate and provide input into the company overhead cost control via monthly reviews with cost centre managers and the quarterly overhead reviews.

  • Work with the Financial Controller in implementation and management of internal controls with respect to financial policies processes and procedures including those required by Head Office.

  • Provide weekly and monthly cash flow forecast reports

  • Prepare monthly financial statements reports schedules and variance analysis

  • Prepare timely and accurate journal entries as required in completing the day-to-day accounting and financial month-end close process.

  • Provides advice and guidance on accounting matters including financial systems record keeping analysis and reporting.

  • Works with accounts payable in payment processing and will maintain and reconcile all payment ledgers and bank statements.

  • Will work with the payroll administrator and will provide support in the function.

  • Oversee the preparation of all balance sheet reconciliations and intercompany verification.

  • Will assist in the year-end audits and preparation of company audit files and financial reports. Responding to and coordinating all audit demands and questions from audit staff.

  • Work with external accountants in the preparation of working papers for annual tax filing and provisions.

  • Assist with government audits including but not limited to; GST Payroll Revenue Canada R&D audits and responses to queries outside of audits.

  • Responsible for financial reporting to various companies and agencies (Statistics Canada etc.)

  • Responsible for reconciling and preparing monthly GST/HST filing.

  • Other tasks as assigned

Role Requirements

  • Ability to work on Canadian Controlled Goods and US ITAR controlled articles
  • Excellent level of computer literacy (Word Excel MS Project).
  • Able to work out of normal business hours and time zone
  • Must be able to achieve the level of security clearance as required by the business

Qualifications (Degree/PhD specialist qualification etc.)

  • Degree qualified Business or Accounting with a professional accounting designation preferred.

Experience (of Industry type of role type of challenges)

  • Minimum of 3 years experience in a senior accounting role ideally within a high-tech company.
  • Experience applying earned value accounting principles within a large project industry such as engineering or construction would be considered an asset
  • Experience in dealing with multiple currencies and inter-company transactions would be considered an asset
  • Experience making improvements to an ERP system a distinct advantage.
  • Experience overseeing audits performed by external audit firms.
  • Experience with financial analysis.
  • Ability to meet deadlines and work in a fast paced international environment.

#MAR

Diverse & Inclusive Employer

Ultra Maritime is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity inclusion equity and equality. Underpinned by our values behaviours and policies we want you to feel empowered to be your best and authentic self.

We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures; believing that this will increase our diversity of thinking and ultimately ensure we continue delivering on our commitments to our customers.

We do not discriminate based on race religion colour national origin gender identity sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status and welcome applications from all candidates.

Whats in it for you

We offer a competitive benefits package including extended health and dental life insurance RRSP deferred profit sharing optional critical illness insurance an EFAP and student bursaries

.

We encourage regular manager-employee performance feedback goal alignment and employee development through our Employee Performance Development Plan (EPDP) and offer employee education assistance to allow our people to acquire new qualifications and certifications.


We are an Equal Opportunities employer and particularly welcome applications from Women Aboriginal Persons Persons with Disabilities and Visible Minorities.

Reasonable accommodation statement: If you need an accommodation for any part of the application process please email

Company: Ultra Maritime


Required Experience:

Junior IC


Key Skills
International Development,B2C,Bid,EMC,IT Services
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
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