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
**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.