Assistant Controller

Our Toronto client, a leader in geotextiles distribution and manufacturing, is looking for an Assistant Controller to join their team!

Assistant Controller

Salary : $115-120,000 / year (plus bonus)

Location : Toronto, On (Hybrid after training)

Hours : Monday-Friday (8am-4pm, or 9am-5pm)

Qualifications :

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Public Accounting experience preferred.
• CPA designation or progress towards CPA certification.
• 4+ years of experience in financial accounting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong business acumen with the ability to see beyond the numbers.
• Excellent communication skills and comfort in interacting with all levels of management.

Responsibilities :

• Support the Director of Finance in daily operations.
• Examine and analyze accounting and financial records, documents, and systems to ensure accuracy and compliance with established accounting standards, procedures, and internal controls.
• Manage or assist with both internal and external audits.
• Prepare detailed reports on audit outcomes and provide recommendations to enhance accounting and management practices within the company.

Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures to ensure accurate financial reporting.

Lead, train, and develop finance and accounting staff.

Research accounting issues to ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles.

• Oversee and execute payroll functions and manage petty cash.
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations and required supporting documentation.
• Assist in the month-end process, including journal entry preparation and financial analysis, with a focus on data analysis and providing recommendations.
• Create and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual reports, ensuring financial information is recorded accurately.
• Evaluate policies, procedures, and documentation, making recommendations for improvements.
• Support the Director of Finance in developing a roadmap for continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform other tasks and duties as required by the business.

Accounts Payable & Payroll :

• Act as the primary contact for vendors regarding payment issues.
• Perform vendor statement verifications.
• Match vendor invoices and payment requests with internal receiving documents, purchase orders, and other backup, making calculations for appropriate payments and modifications as necessary.
• Enter and maintain timely and accurate vendor and invoice information in the accounting system.
• Validate payroll information and ensure its accurate upload to the system.
30+ days ago