Assistant Controller

Horizon Recruitment Inc. is working with a manufacturing and distribution company to find their next Assistant Controller .

Working on a small team, this person will have exposure to all parts of the business and ultimately be responsible for producing timely and accurate financial results and analysis.

Responsibilities :

• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end processes including preparing / reviewing various working papers, reconciliations and monthly reporting packages.
• Analyze financial statement accounts and comment on variances.
• Plan and coordinate the preparation of fiscal year-end financial statements with external accountants.
• Assist in cash management processes, including cash flow projections.
• Oversee sales and commodity tax compliance.
• Oversee payroll processing for Canada and the US and be able to act as backup.
• Manage and oversee the accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Support the Controller in maintaining the Company’s global accounting policies, practices, and controls for compliance with IFRS and accounting best practices.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and propose execution plans.
• Supervise, mentor and train accounting staff.

Requirements :

• 5+ years of experience in a related position
• CPA designation
• Extensive knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles.
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports
• Ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects
• Sound technical skills, analytical ability, good judgement, strong operational focus and a creative thinker
• Well organized and self-directed with high integrity, honest, and articulate
• Demonstrate a lead by example approach as well as possess strong communication skills
Remuneration :
• $85-95k
• $85-95k

Only candidates eligible to work in Canada will be considered

Horizon Recruitment Inc. is a specialized recruitment and search firm with two complimentary practice areas : Finance & Supply Chain.