Assistant Controller

Charger Logistics Inc.; Brampton; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Healthcare benefits

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Charger Logistics Inc., headquartered in Brampton, Ontario, is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to lead our consolidation processes and ensure accurate financial reporting across multiple entities.

You will manage month-end and year-end closes, coordinate with auditors, and guide a growing accounting team while advancing controls and reporting quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred.
• 5+ years progressive accounting experience in controllership or senior role.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP/ASPE, close processes, reconciliations and consolidation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee consolidation of financial statements for multiple entities.
• Manage month-end and year-end close activities including journal entries.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors and provide documentation.
• Lead accounting team, workload allocation, coaching and training.
• Establish and improve accounting processes and internal controls.
• Analyze financial results and investigate variances and trends.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and ad hoc projects.

Skills

Consolidation accounting

GAAP/ASPE knowledge

Intercompany transactions

Team leadership

Month-end close

Financial analysis

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or equivalent designation

Tools

Excel

ERP 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.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Healthcare Benefit Package
• Career Growth