Assistant Controller

Vaco; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for growth

Bonus

CPA dues covered

Job summary

A major Canadian retailer seeks an experienced Assistant Controller to manage financial reporting and internal controls. The role requires a CPA and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, along with 4–5 years of experience. Key responsibilities include preparing financial statements in line with Canadian GAAP, leading audits, and overseeing daily accounting functions. Competitive salary offered between $130,000 and $140,000 annually, with opportunities for growth and bonuses.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years post-designation experience in financial reporting.
• Experience in retail or CPG preferred with organizations generating $250–600M in revenue.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with Canadian GAAP.
• Ensure accurate month-end and year-end close.
• Lead year-end audit preparation and collaborate with auditors.
• Oversee day-to-day accounting functions and internal controls.
• Support the CFO with budgeting and financial analysis.

Skills

Strong technical accounting

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA designation

Tools

NetSuite

Microsoft Dynamics

Sage

Job description

This range is provided by Vaco. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Our client is a major Canadian retailer. They are looking for a Assistant Controller to join their team!

Why Work Here

• Opportunity for growth and development
• Bonus
• CPA Dues covered

About the Opportunity

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements in accordance with Canadian GAAP.
• Ensure accurate and timely month-end and year-end close, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Prepare internal management reporting packages, KPIs, and variance analyses.
• Audit, Compliance & Controls
• Lead year-end audit preparation and act as the primary liaison with external auditors.
• Ensure compliance with provincial and federal requirements, including HST/QST, payroll remittances, and bank covenant reporting.
• Strengthen, implement, and monitor internal control frameworks and accounting policies.
• Accounting Operations
• Oversee day-to-day accounting functions including AP, AR, cash flow tracking, bank reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance.
• Maintain intercompany transactions, eliminations, and consolidations across multiple entities.
• Review fixed asset registers and depreciation schedules.
• Ensure accurate revenue recognition across multiple sales channels.
• Supervise and mentor an accounting admin team of 3, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.
• Support training, performance management, and professional development of direct reports.
• Collaborate with internal department leaders to support company goals and operational accuracy.
• Planning, Analysis & Projects
• Support the CFO with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Assist with special projects, system integrations, and workflow/process improvements.
• Identify inefficiencies and recommend scalable solutions to support growth.

About You

• CPA designation required (CGA, CA, or CPA).
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• 4–5 years post-designation experience in financial reporting and internal controls.
• Background in retail, CPG, hospitality, or pharma preferred, ideally within organizations generating $250–600M in revenue.
• Experience in smaller to mid-sized environments aligned with roles such as Finance Manager, Accounting Manager, or Controller.
• Strong knowledge of ASPE
• Experience supporting audits and preparing internal financial statements.
• Exposure to ERP/accounting systems (e.g., NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, Sage, or similar).
• Strong technical accounting and analytical skills.
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills; comfortable interacting with senior leadership.
• Proven ability to improve processes and enhance internal controls.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving organization.

Salary Range

$130,000 - $140,000 / year

How to Apply

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You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing
• Industries: Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing and Retail

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