Assistant Controller

Charger Logistics Inc.; Brampton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Charger Logistics Inc. in Brampton, Ontario, is seeking a detail-oriented Assistant Controller to lead the accounting function. You will oversee consolidation across entities, manage month-end close, and coordinate with auditors while driving process improvements.

The role emphasizes team leadership, internal controls, and accurate financial reporting. You will contribute to budgeting and forecasting, analyze variances, and provide insights to senior management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA preferred).
• 5+ years Progressive accounting experience in controllership or senior role.
• Knowledge of GAAP/ASPE, internal controls, and multi-entity reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee consolidation of financial statements for multiple entities.
• Manage month-end and year-end close activities and journal entries.
• Review financial statements and supporting schedules for accuracy.
• Coordinate with auditors; provide documentation and explanations.
• Lead and develop the accounting team with coaching and training.
• Improve accounting processes and internal controls for efficiency.
• Analyze results, investigate variances, and provide insights to management.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc financial projects.
• Handle multiple priorities while maintaining reporting standards.

Skills

GAAP/ASPE

Consolidation

Intercompany transactions

Month-end close

Team leadership

Internal controls

Budgeting & forecasting

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or equivalent designation preferred

Tools

Excel

Financial accounting systems

Job description

Charger Logistics is a leading asset-based transportation and supply chain solutions provider with operations across Canada, the United States, and Mexico. Headquartered in Brampton, Ontario, Charger has grown into a North American logistics organization offering transportation, warehousing, distribution, brokerage, and cross-border supply chain solutions.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized professional to join our Finance team as a Assistant Controller.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the consolidation of financial statements for multiple entities, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable accounting standards.
• Manage and review month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, intercompany transactions, and financial reporting.
• Perform review and quality-control procedures over financial statements, supporting schedules, and accounting analyses.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors and provide required documentation and explanations.
• Lead and develop the accounting team, including workload allocation, performance management, coaching, and training.
• Establish and improve accounting processes and internal controls to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Analyze financial results and investigate significant variances, trends, and unusual transactions.
• Support senior management with financial reporting, accounting analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc projects.
• Manage multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining high standards of financial reporting and team performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or equivalent professional designation preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with experience in a controllership or senior accounting role.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, month-end/year-end close, reconciliations, journal entries, and consolidation accounting.
• Experience reviewing financial statements and ensuring compliance with GAAP/ASPE and internal accounting policies.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, accounting processes, and audit requirements.
• Experience managing intercompany transactions, consolidations, and multi-entity reporting.
• Ability to analyze financial results, investigate variances, and provide meaningful financial insights to management.
• Experience leading, coaching, and developing accounting teams, with strong people-management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, problem-solving, and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and financial/accounting systems, with experience improving reporting and accounting processes.