Assistant Controller

Savaria; Greater Toronto Area; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in accessibility products is seeking an Assistant Controller to join their finance team. This role involves ensuring accurate financial reporting, managing accounting activities, and supporting strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, excellent communication skills, and experience in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing organization is preferred.
• Professional accounting designation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the Group Controller in producing financial statements.
• Lead and manage the cost accounting function.
• Oversee inventory accounting process.

Skills

Analytical

Communication

Problem-Solving

Organizational

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics

Tools

Excel

OneStream

Power BI

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BETTER MOBILITY FOR LIFE

Savaria is a global leader in accessibility and patient care products, designing and building wheelchair lifts, stairlifts, elevators for home and commercial applications, medical beds, ceiling track lifts, and patient slings. Our vision is to empower people with mobility for life. We achieve this by providing products that improve mobility and access in daily life, and through our drive to build quality products and to be attentive to the needs of our customers.

Savaria employs 2,450 valued associates globally and has 11+ manufacturing facilities to reach markets in North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Group Controller, we are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Controller to join the finance team in Brampton. This role will be accountable for ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining a strong internal control environment, and supporting the finance team in delivering timely and reliable financial information. The Assistant Controller will be involved in managing day-to-day accounting activities and ensuring adherence to IFRS standards. This role will also support financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting processes to aid strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

1. Support the Group Controller in producing monthly and quarterly consolidated financial statements in a timely and accurate manner while ensuring compliance with IFRS.
2. Lead and manage the cost accounting function, ensuring accurate costing of products, overhead allocation, standard cost evaluation, purchase price variances, and other ad hoc variance analysis.
3. Collaborate with operations and supply chain teams to analyze and report on manufacturing costs and margin trends.
4. Oversee inventory accounting process, including monthly reconciliations, valuation, and adjustments.
5. Participate in the year-end physical inventory count process and resolve discrepancies.
6. Support the month-end closing process, ensuring deadlines are met and troubleshooting with team members as required.
7. Manage the fixed asset accounting function, including asset capitalization, depreciation, disposals, transfers, physical asset inventory, and ensure compliance with the Corporate capitalization accounting policies.
8. Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness.
9. Support the Corporate Controller in managing annual audits and tax preparation.
10. Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts by compiling financial data and providing variance analysis.
11. Partner with Corporate Controller to provide financial insights and support business decision-making.
12. Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls, and reporting efficiencies.
13. Ensure the integrity of financial records by maintaining effective internal controls and assisting with process improvements.
14. Assist with special projects, including acquisitions, integrations, implementations, and other change management initiatives as required.

Qualifications

1. Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience;
2. Experience in a manufacturing organization is preferred;
3. Experience in a publicly traded company with multiple legal entities is preferred;
4. Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field;
5. Professional accounting designation is preferred.

Critical Skills

1. Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and internal control frameworks;
2. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively engage with both internal and external stakeholders;
3. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment;
4. Advanced computer skills, particularly with Excel and financial reporting tools;
5. Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive and hands-on approach to resolving issues;
6. Proven ability to assist and collaborate with team members and stakeholders;
7. An understanding of manufacturing operations from a financial perspective;
8. Experience with OneStream and Power BI is an asset.

This position will evolve with the growth of the company. We are therefore looking for a candidate who demonstrates flexibility and adaptability.

Seniorit level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

• Manufacturing

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