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Assistant ControllerMartin Recruitment Inc • Edmonton, AB, Canada
Assistant Controller

Assistant Controller

Martin Recruitment Inc • Edmonton, AB, Canada
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Assistant Controller

Placement Type : Permanent

Work Location :  Hybrid

Hours : Monday to Friday, Full-Time

Compensation : $90,000 to $110,000

Position Overview :

  • Our client, a mid-sized industrial distributor in SE Edmonton, is looking for an Assistant Controller to join their team. This is a great opportunity for senior accounting professionals looking to develop their skills and advance into a Controller position.

Leadership Responsibilities :

  • Lead, support, and supervise assigned accounting team members, including remote staff.
  • Plan, organize, and coordinate daily accounting activities such as cash processing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payments, and record keeping.
  • Develop, improve, and maintain procedures and workflows to increase efficiency, accuracy, and overall effectiveness.
  • Oversee performance management activities, including onboarding, training, workload planning, and team development.
  • Promote a professional work environment by ensuring clear communication, accurate guidance, and courteous responses to internal and external inquiries.
  • Support cross-training initiatives to maintain operational coverage and flexibility within the department.
  • Financial Reporting & Reconciliations

  • Prepare, review, and analyze working papers, journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules for monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
  • Ensure completion of financial reporting tasks within established deadlines.
  • Perform and review key reconciliations, including bank accounts, inventory-related variances, and general ledger accounts.
  • Maintain and reconcile fixed asset and amortization schedules as required.
  • Review inter-entity transactions and ensure proper reconciliation on a periodic basis.
  • Assist with the preparation of consolidated financial statements where applicable.
  • Audit, Controls & Compliance

  • Coordinate and support internal and external audit activities, acting as a primary contact for auditors and ensuring timely completion.
  • Assist in the design, implementation, and monitoring of internal financial controls across operating units.
  • Ensure proper cut-off procedures at period-end and year-end, including identification and analysis of timing differences.
  • Contribute to the development and documentation of accounting policies and business processes to strengthen control environments.
  • Provide guidance and subject matter support for the organization’s financial systems and accounting platform.
  • Offer expertise on the application of accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Support the adoption and implementation of applicable accounting frameworks.
  • Banking & Regulatory Responsibilities

  • Monitor compliance with financing agreements and lending requirements, including preparation of periodic financial reports.
  • Prepare or review required tax filings and ensure adherence to regulatory obligations.
  • Accounts Receivable & Credit Oversight

  • Review and approve customer credit matters, including account restrictions and credit limit adjustments.
  • Monitor receivable balances and participate in collection activities when needed.
  • Conduct customer credit evaluations and maintain accurate credit records.
  • Operational & Project Support

  • Prepare billing-related reconciliations, customer invoices, and financial reports as required.
  • Provide financial information and analysis to support operational and project-related decisions.
  • Must Have Qualifications :

  • CPA designation or working towards CPA
  • 4+ years of experience in a senior full-cycle accounting position
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business-related
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, & PowerPoint
  • Like To Have Qualifications :

  • Distribution or logistics experience
  • Public company accounting experience
  • Employer Benefits :

  • Opportunity to move into a Controller position
  • Hybrid schedule
  • Aggressive compensation plan
  • Comprehensive & employer-funded benefits plan
  • Onsite gym
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