Assistant Controller

Randstad Canada; Barrie; Hybrid; CAD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in manufacturing is seeking a Director of Business Development in Finance & Accounting. The ideal candidate is a CPA designated professional with strong leadership skills and extensive knowledge of Canadian GAAP. This role involves collaborating with senior leadership to manage essential financial operations, with a focus on improvement and accuracy.

Benefits

Hybrid work model, 3 days in the office

Opportunity for growth and development

Good base salary with benefits

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience in full cycle Accounting and FP&A.
• In-depth knowledge of Canadian GAAP.
• Prior experience in distribution within multi-location organizations.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior financial leadership to supervise core accounting functions.
• Assist in month end close process and tax filings.
• Lead and guide the Accounting team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical mindset

Proficiency with Excel

Education

Undergraduate degree in Finance or Accounting

CPA designation

Job description

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Base pay range

CA$95,000.00/yr - CA$105,000.00/yr

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Director, Business Development, Finance & Accounting

Are you an experienced finance professional ready to take on a key leadership role within an accounting team?

Do you have the ability to work collaboratively with senior leadership to manage essential financial operations?

Do you have prior experience in the distribution industry, particularly within a national, multi-location organization?

If you are an experienced Accounting (and Finance) professional, ready for your next step either having mentored teams or leading teams directly, this might just be the right opportunity for you!

Advantages

* Collaborating with a supportive team and a highly approachable Manager who values open, friendly communication

* Hybrid work model, 3 days in the office

* Opportunity for growth and development

* Good base salary with H&D benefits, vacation policy, and other rewards

* Free parking

Responsibilities

* Partner with senior financial leadership to supervise core accounting functions such as AP, AR, inventory tracking

* Accurate maintenance of GL accounts

* Assist in month end close process

* Credit - a priority of the role will be assessing their credit process (credit policies, payment terms, relationships with banks)

* Collaborate with external auditors

* Provide leadership and guidance to the Accounting team

* Continously identify and implement ways to reduce manual tasks and improve financial accuracy and speed

* Tax filings

Qualifications

* Undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field

* CPA designation highly preferred

* In depth knowledge of Canadian GAAP

* Proficient with Excel

* Demonstrated leadership skills

* Exceptional organizational and communication skills

* Analytical mindset

* Prior experience in the distribution industry within a National, mulit-location, organization

Summary

If you're a CPA designated professional skilled in full cycle Accounting and exposure to FP&A, coming from the distribution industry national in scope, I'd love to hear from you!

Please reach out and apply directly to this post or you can email directly at [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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