Assistant Controller

Position Description

Ata Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Controller to join the Electrical Wiring Systems Power Bus Way Team in Mississauga, ON . The Assistant Controller is responsible for the preparation of month end financial statements ensuring that financial transactions are properly recorded per IFRS. The Assistant Controller will assist the Controller in timely and accurately preparing and analyzing financial reports.

What Will You Do?

• Facilitation & preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports (on time and with accuracy)
• Responsible for managing operation data, ensuring data integrity and reconciling general ledger
• Create, calculate and post journal entries including month end accruals
• Complete, produce weekly sales and various statistical reports, analyze, and distribute summary information related to Business Strategic Plans
• Review of key performance indicators
• Analysis of current financial statements vs. prior years and budgets
• Review, analyze, and report Sales and Use Tax remittance for both Canada and US
• File statutory returns like HST / QST / PST / WSIB / EHT.
• Processing bank payments, prepare bank reconciliation.
• Review of Customer / Vendor ageing reports.
• Assist Controller in year-end external audits.
• Assist with internal control processes and make recommendations for improvements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Skills

University degree in accounting or finance, preference given to those holding a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA or close to completion).

5+ years of related accounting or finance experience in manufacturing set up reporting to financial representatives.

Experience of working in newly acquired company is added advantage.

Experience of working in IFRS is added advantage.

Knowledge of Canadian and US tax regulations, accounting standards, and financial regulations.

Strong communication, analytical, problem-solving and time management skills.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, MS office suite.

Experience with ERP systems (like Odoo / SAP) is an asset.

Professional with a strong work ethic and respect for confidentiality.

High degree to detail-orientation / accuracy and a commitment to quality.

About Legrand

Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Our comprehensive offering of solutions for residential, commercial, and data center markets makes us a benchmark for customers worldwide. We harness technological and societal trends with lasting impacts on buildings with the purpose of improving life by transforming the spaces where people live, work, and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative, and sustainable. Legrand is a global, publicly traded company listed on the Euronext (Legrand SA EPA : LR). For more information, visit www.legrandgroup.com / en

About Legrand North and Central America

Legrand, North & Central America (LNCA) is a leader in the AV, Lighting & Controls, Electrical, and Data Center markets. LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay, short-term and long-term disability benefit plans, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, bonus opportunities in accordance with the Company’s incentive plans, paid time off to volunteer, and an active / growing Employee Resource Group network. For more information, visit legrand.us

About Legrand’s Electrical Wiring Systems Division

Legrand’s Electrical Wiring Systems (EWS) division provides the most complete line of residential, commercial, and industrial electrical wiring devices in the world. Through commitment to innovation and quality, EWS maintains the position of industry leader in wire and cable management and wiring devices categories, specializing in raceways, flexible floor, open space and outdoor power solutions, wire mesh cable trays and systems, and designer switches and outlets. With this comprehensive offering, EWS serves a range of exciting vertical markets, including commercial office and commercial interior, data centers, education, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, mixed-use developments and residential. For more information, visitlegrand.us / electrical wiring devices

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