Assistant Controller

Job Description

Our Canadian owned and operated services client is seeking an experienced and adaptable Assistant Controller to join its finance team in Hamilton. This role presents an opportunity for a technically proficient individual to make an immediate impact, alleviate gaps, and contribute significantly. If you are ready to mentor a team, navigate evolving systems, and are looking for growth opportunities including a path to a Controller position, this could be the perfect fit.

The organization offers a hybrid work model, a collaborative team environment, and the opportunity to work closely with the Controller to shape the future of the finance department.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage month-end and year-end close processes, including review engagements.
• Oversee regular cash management and reporting activities.
• Produce comprehensive monthly reports for management.
• Provide mentorship and develop a team of approximately five direct reports, providing guidance on accounting principles, procedures, and best practices.
• Optimize different and evolving accounting systems and manual processes.
• Oversee maintenance and accuracy of the general ledger, ensuring all financial transactions are properly recorded and classified.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Assist with preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
• Review and approve vendor payments, ensuring proper coding, authorization, and timely disbursement.
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax preparers, and other financial consultants.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 10 years of highly technical accounting experience, ideally from a small-mid sized public company
• Proven experience in an accounting manager role, encompassing cash management, and the full accounting cycle.
• CPA designation is preferred, but strong, relevant experience will be considered in lieu.

What our client has to offer:

• Competitive compensation dependent on experience
• Clear growth opportunities including a path to transition into a Controller role.
• Exposure to acquisitions and strategic initiatives
• Opportunities for movement across a broader organizational platform.
• Hybrid work model (3-4 days/week).

#ACC1 This posting is for an open vacancy currently available within our client's organization. Interested and qualified candidates please apply today. We would like to thank all applicants however only those under consideration will be contacted.

To be eligible for this role, you must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Please note that we use AI tools as part of our recruitment process to enhance efficiency and improve candidate experience.