ASSISTANT CONTROLLER

Recruiting In Motion - Eastern Ontario; Delta; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client in Delta, BC seeks an experienced Assistant Controller for a 6-month temporary contract. The role involves month-end GL reconciliations, balance sheet oversight, and cash flow forecasting, with responsibility for US-dollar accounts and intercompany reconciliations.

The candidate will support audits, improve accounting processes, and ensure regulatory compliance. Strong Excel skills and CPA designation are assets; on-site work in Delta is required.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience as an Assistant Controller or senior accounting role in manufacturing.
• 7+ years of accounting, financial reporting, and cash flow analysis.
• Experience with month-end general ledger reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Experience with customer collections, including US dollar accounts.
• Experience preparing audit working papers and supporting year-end audits.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience using Microsoft Access.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end general ledger reconciliations, excluding inventory and tax accounts.
• Monitor balance sheet accounts, investigate discrepancies, and resolve issues as required.
• Prepare and maintain a rolling 26-week cash flow forecast.
• Manage collections for US dollar accounts.
• Assist with monthly intercompany reconciliations to support the consolidation process.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, operational efficiency, and departmental procedures.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting procedures, quality standards, and applicable WorkSafeBC regulations.
• Participate in regular meetings with the Corporate Controller.
• Perform additional accounting and finance-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent work

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

CPA designation

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Job description

Assistant Controller – 6-Month Temporary Contract

• Location: Delta, BC
• Employment Type: Temporary, Full-Time (6-month contract)
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• Hourly Rate: $39.00–$42.00/hour
• Start Date: ASAP, ideally November 17, 2026

About Our Client

Our client is an established, internationally operating manufacturing and distribution company serving the recreational and commercial marine industries. With operations across multiple countries, the organization offers a dynamic environment where accounting, financial reporting, and operational efficiency play an important role in supporting its business.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage month-end general ledger reconciliations, excluding inventory and tax accounts.
• Monitor balance sheet accounts, investigate discrepancies, and resolve issues as required.
• Ensure accrued payables are accurately updated at each month-end.
• Maintain and update royalty and agent commission programs and prepare month-end reports.
• Prepare and maintain a rolling 26-week cash flow forecast.
• Manage collections for US dollar accounts using appropriate collection strategies.
• Assist with collections for Canadian dollar accounts as needed.
• Support the initial setup of customers within the receivables insurance program.
• Prepare audit working papers and gather supporting documentation and sample data for year-end audits.
• Assist with monthly intercompany reconciliations to support the consolidation process.
• Provide cross-functional accounting support and vacation coverage when required.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, operational efficiency, and departmental procedures.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting procedures, quality standards, and applicable WorkSafeBC regulations.
• Participate in regular meetings with the Corporate Controller.
• Perform additional accounting and finance-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum 7+ years of experience as an Assistant Controller or in a similar senior accounting role, preferably within manufacturing or a comparable industry.
• At least 7 years of experience in accounting, financial reporting, and cash flow analysis.
• Strong experience with month-end general ledger reconciliations and balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Extensive experience with customer collections, including US dollar accounts.
• Proven experience preparing audit working papers and supporting year-end audits.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience using or navigating Microsoft Access.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and internal accounting procedures.
• CPA designation is considered an asset.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with management and cross-functional teams.

Additional Information

• This is a fully onsite position in Delta, BC.
• The assignment is expected to last approximately six months.
• Candidates must be available to work the full-time schedule.
• A credit check will be required as part of the screening process.
• Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada.