Assistant Controller

Pro Kontrol; Laval; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits Plan including Teledoct/

Parking

Flexible Schedule

Personalized Training

BBQ & Other Festivities

Opportunity to grow within the company

Job summary

ProKontrol in Laval, QC is seeking an Assistant Controller to support the finance team with month-end closings, financial statement prep, and auditor deliverables. The role includes AR/AP support, payroll processing during absences, and collaboration on accounting modernization projects.

The ideal candidate holds a college accounting degree with 5+ years’ experience or a bachelor’s degree with 2+ years’ experience, strong Excel, and solid knowledge of the full accounting cycle.

Qualifications

• College degree in accounting with 5+ years experience or bachelor’s degree with 2+ years experience.
• Strong knowledge of the full accounting cycle and good Excel proficiency.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and strong organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the month-end closing process.
• Ensure the preparation of divisional monthly financial statements.
• Participate in annual financial statements and auditor documentation.
• Assist with accounts receivable and accounts payable (super user).
• Support budgeting, analyze variances, and government remittances.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Full accounting cycle

Analytical ability

Attention to detail

Education

College Degree in Accounting and Financial Management

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

ProKontrol is the largest distributor of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration controls (HVACR) for commercial buildings in Canada. We distribute all major brands of HVAC controls under one roof.

More than a Supplier…A Solution! In addition to products and parts support, we also offer retrofit services, start-up services, telephone and on-site technical support, engineering design, panel assembly, technical drawings/wiring diagram and software programming. For 40 years, ProKontrol has been showing consistent growth with locations in Laval, Longueuil, Quebec, Toronto, Ottawa and Halifax in addition to our location for combustion. We are looking to fill the following position: Assistant Controller

• Participate in the month-end closing process
• Ensure the preparation of divisional monthly financial statements
• Participate in the preparation of annual financial statements and documentation provided to auditors
• Actively participate in accounts receivable and accounts payable activities (super user)
• Support the Controller in the budgeting process, analyze and explain variances
• Perform government remittances (e.g., sales taxes, installment payments, payroll deductions, etc.)
• Ensure compliance with accounting procedures and internal controls
• Process payroll during absences
• Collaborate with the Controller and the Finance Director on various accounting modernization projects
• Support the management team with growth-related initiatives, including business acquisitions, integrations, and other upcoming projects
• Perform any other related duties
• Stay up to date with knowledge pertaining to new products and technologies
• Attend training sessions given by suppliers and participate in industry meetings, seminars and trade shows Assistant-controleur_Eng_avril_…

Requirements

• College Degree in Accounting and Financial Management with 5 years of experience
• OR Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance with 2 years of experience
• Strong knowledge of the full accounting cycle
• Advanced proficiency in Excel
• Good knowledge of accounting systems
• Good proficiency with office software tools Assistant-controleur_Eng_avril_…
• High Quality Work / Attention to Detail
• Planning and Organising Skills
• Stress Management
• Analytical Ability
• Sense of Responsibility

We Offer

• Full Benefits Plan including Teledoctors
• Parking, Kitchen and Complimentary Hot Beverages
• Opportunity to grow within the company
• Personalized Training for all
• Flexible Schedule
• BBQ & Other Festivities
• Technical Challenges and numerous products to explore! Assistant-controleur_Eng_avril_…