At a Glance
- Tasks: Support financial reporting, lead a team, and enhance accounting operations.
- Company: A growing Canadian business with multiple sites and a collaborative finance team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team with opportunities for mentorship and professional development.
- Why this job: Be the CFO's right hand and make a real impact on financial success.
- Qualifications: CPA designation or nearing completion, degree in Accounting or Finance, and 4+ years of experience.
The predicted salary is between 72000 - 88000 $ per year.
A well-established, growing Canadian business with multiple sites is adding an Assistant Controller to its finance team. You will be the CFO's right hand on the close and on day-to-day accounting, lead a Staff Accountant, and work alongside a Financial Analyst and senior leadership.
What You'll Own
- Close and reporting: support timely, accurate monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements (GAAP), including journal entries, reconciliations, schedules and consolidated packages.
- Variance analysis: partner with the Financial Analyst to explain results against budget and prior periods for senior leadership.
- Accounting operations: keep banking, AP and AR running accurately, and act as the escalation point for complex accounting questions.
- Controls and compliance: strengthen internal controls, support tax and regulatory reporting, and bring process improvements to the CFO.
- Audit: support year-end audit preparation and auditor requests.
- People: supervise, coach and review the Staff Accountant.
- Business partnering: work with operational teams so financial data stays accurate, and support budgeting, forecasting and special projects.
What You Bring
- CPA designation or near the end.
- Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
- 4+ years of progressive accounting experience, including month-end close.
- Strong GAAP knowledge.
- Experience with an ERP system and advanced Excel skills.
- Supervisory or mentoring experience is an asset.
- Experience in an inventory-driven or asset-heavy business, or with multi-site or cross-border reporting, is an asset.
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.
Assistant Controller in Mississauga employer: Elby Professional Recruitment
Join a highly respected Public Accounting firm in the Kitchener-Waterloo region that prioritizes your career growth with a clear pathway to Partnership within 1 to 2 years. Enjoy a competitive compensation package, exceptional work-life integration, and a collaborative culture that values mentorship and community engagement, making it an ideal environment for seasoned CPA leaders ready to make a meaningful impact.
Contact Details:
Elby Professional Recruitment Recruitment Team
