Assistant Financial Controller
Anjou, Montreal, QC, Canada
Full-time
Our client is a leader in the chemical industry, adopting a specialized approach to manufacturing and distribution, and redefining excellence in the Canadian and international transportation and industrial sectors.
The company values the development of the full potential of its talents and offers stimulating career opportunities in a dynamic and proactive work environment that encourages collaboration and continuous improvement.
Are you ready for the next step in your career? You will have the chance to work with creative and highly participatory people to support you in your success.
The Assistant Financial Controller is a key role responsible for managing and executing a range of accounting and financial tasks to ensure the financial health and compliance of the company. This includes updating inventory and pricing files, overseeing payroll, managing intercompany transactions, and preparing various financial documents and reports. The Assistant Financial Controller reports to the Financial Controller and plays an important role in maintaining the financial integrity of the organization.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Oversee accounting functions including maintaining the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll. Develop and maintain financial accounting systems for cash management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit control and cashier.
- Develop, implement and ensure compliance with internal financial and accounting policies and procedures
- Document and maintain complete and accurate supporting information for all financial transactions
- Reconcile and oversee the reconciliation of bank accounts, investment accounts, credit cards and lines of credit
- Assist the payroll department with payroll reporting on a daily / weekly basis
- Prepare monthly journal entries and review general ledgers on a monthly basis
- Prepare monthly / quarterly / annual financial statements (if required) in accordance with accounting standards
- Prepare monthly and quarterly management reports for each department's managers entity
- Prepare supporting information for the annual audit and for external auditors as needed
- Review monthly results and implement monthly variance reports
- Manage cash flow and prepare cash flow forecasts in accordance with policy
- Assist the Financial Controller with financial reporting, budget development, monitoring internal controls, streamlining accounting functions and operations, and developing financial growth plans for the company
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or financeRelevant and progressive experience with a minimum of two years in a similar roleCPA designation preferredBilingual (English / French)Comprehensive knowledge and experience of federal sales tax and provincial, income tax and payroll, tax laws and systemsKnowledge of the Ms Office 365 suite, including Excel (advanced level)Have a good sense of organization and responsibilityGood communicator, with a good ability to work in a teamGood priority management and ability to resolve problematic situationsDemonstrate autonomy, resourcefulness and good stress managementAdditional information
Permanent position (face-to-face)Competitive compensationBenefitsYoung and dynamic team, and great work atmosphereSignificant investments and continuous improvementOnly those selected for an interview will be contacted.
We subscribe to the principle of employment equity.