Assistant controller Jobs in Ottawa, ON

Reporting to the Senior Controller, the Assistant Controller (Tomlinson Environmental Group) is a leadership role in the Finance department with a focus on financial operations for Tomlinson’s environmental divisions that includes completing month-end/year-end closing procedures, capital plan guidance, forecasting and responsible for providing value added & timely financial reporting and analysis to drive management decisions.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong work ethic, is self-motivated, has a willingness to learn and adapt to change, sound business judgement and exhibited financial acumen.

Location: Ottawa, ON

Vacancy Type: Replacement

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform month end/year end close procedures to provide accurate financial statements

• Produce and present monthly business review package to senior executive management

• Review and ensure balance sheet is reconciled monthly

• Work with divisional leadership to complete annual forecast & quarterly outlook updates

• Advise & assist in preparing divisional annual capital plan

• Key contact with auditors

• Direct supervision of a Senior Accountant and Intermediate Accountant

• Produce regulatory compliance reports for fuel tax, etc.

• Advise operational team on financial & administrative policies and procedures

• Monitor and analyze the financial operations of the division to ensure compliance with budgets and forecasts

• Assist in expense management and approval process as required (i.e. credit card purchases, expense reimbursements, vendor commitments, etc.)

• Act as escalation point for aged AR collections

• Other duties, audit support and adhoc analysis as needed

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Standard office environment

• Additional hours may be required during the month-end, or year-end reporting cycles

• May be required to travel occasionally to other divisional locations

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• CPA designation is required

• University or College degree/diploma in a related field

• 3-5 years of relevant industry and financial experience working in a mid to large company;

• Previous supervisory experience would be an asset;

• Strong working knowledge of MS office: Excel, PowerPoint, Word;

• Strong Interpersonal/communication skills with the ability to work effectively with different levels of the organization;

• Knowledge of finance, accounting, and cost control principles

• Knowledge of financial and accounting software applications, SAP knowledge would be an asset

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines;

• Analytical skills;

• Thoroughness and attention to detail;

• Knowledge of the environmental industries is an asset;

• Work requires willingness to sometimes work a flexible schedule

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

The expected salary range for this position is $85,000 - $135,000 annually. Placement within the range is dependant on a variety of factors including qualifications and experience.

TOMLINSON OFFERS:

• Competitive wages
• Bonus programs
• Employer paid health and dental benefits
• Extensive training programs and tuition reimbursement
• Retirement benefits program
• Family-oriented team environment
• Employee discounts and other rewards programs