Assistant Controller

Randstad Canada; Barrie; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency seeks an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee key financial operations in Barrie. This role involves working collaboratively with senior leadership and supervising accounting functions for a national distribution organization. Candidates should have a CPA designation and demonstrated leadership skills, with proficiency in ERP systems and knowledge of Canadian GAAP. You will benefit from a hybrid work model, opportunities for growth, and an engaging workplace culture.

Benefits

Hybrid work model

Good base salary

Health and dental benefits

Vacation policy

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience in the distribution industry within a national, multi-location organization.
• In-depth knowledge of Canadian GAAP.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor an accounting team.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior financial leadership to supervise core accounting functions.
• Assist in month-end close and tax filings.
• Continuously improve financial accuracy and efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Analytical mindset

Communication

Education

Undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting or related field

CPA designation

Tools

Large ERP systems

Excel

Job description

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

* Large ERP systems experience

* 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]