Assistant Controller

Les Soins de vie Équinoxe; Montreal; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated accounting professional to lead its operations. This full-time role offers a dynamic environment where you will manage daily accounting functions, oversee billing and payroll processes, and ensure tax compliance. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills in both English and French, a proactive mindset, and the ability to implement operational improvements. Join a passionate team committed to delivering high-quality care services, and contribute to the growth and success of the organization. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and are ready to make an impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Strong problem-solver with a growth mindset and integrity.
• Excellent communication skills in both English and French.
• Tech-savvy with strong process management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounting functions and client inquiries.
• Oversee accounts receivable and accounts payable processes.
• Ensure timely execution of month-end and quarter-end close activities.

Skills

Accounting Operations

Tax Compliance

Financial Reporting

Communication Skills (English and French)

Problem-Solving

Process Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Payroll Software

Accounting Software

Job description

About the company

Established in 1998, Equinoxe Lifecare is an ISO 9001:2015 certified Montreal based homecare management company offering high quality personalized programs addressing the physical, psychological and social needs of our client families. We are dedicated to whole person care, ensuring the management, coordination and provision of quality care services across the spectrum in geriatric, chronic care, post operative and palliative care. Our team consists of skilled caregivers and care managers who are compassionate and function as an advocate and liaison to the client. More information on www.equinoxelifecare.com

About the opportunity

This hands on role plays an integral part in all aspects of accounting operations with opportunities to work on various projects as we grow the business, such as due diligence for acquisitions. The ideal candidate will be someone who can roll up their sleeves to lead our accounting operations. This individual should enjoy a fast-paced environment, be a team player and have an excellent ability to prioritize individual and team objectives while developing the accounting infrastructure. This role reports directly to the CEO of the company. You will manage a full-time accounting clerk who will help you perform your duties.

Main activities and responsibilities

Accounting operations

-Manage daily accounting functions and client inquiries, in collaboration with our care operations’ team

-Accounts receivable: oversee the weekly billing and payment processing

-Accounts payable: verify supplier invoices, supervise weekly payments

-Payroll: supervise and manage our bi-weekly process in our payroll software

-Bank reconciliation: perform routine verifications in our accounting software

-Revise/update controls to safeguard billing and payment processes

-Management of our accounting clerk incl. training and performance evaluation

Tax compliance

-Quarterly sales taxes declaration and filing

-Payroll deductions

-Corporate income tax installments

Statutory duties

-Assist the team to respond to inquiries from employees

-Coordinate with payroll company for year-end T4 and R1 preparation and its digital distribution

-Manage CNESST filing as needed

-Ensure all activities on our financial calendar are done in a timely manner

Financial reporting

-Ensure timely execution and review of month-end and quarter-end close activities including account reconciliation, analysis, and reporting (P&L, balance sheet, AR/AP outstanding, statement of cash flows)

-Assist in the year-end closing (managed by our accounting firm partner)

-Work on the annual budgeting and forecasting, including client rates and frontline workers’ compensation

-Data analysis: analyze financial data to identify trends, variances and areas for improvement

Qualifications

The ideal candidate for this role meets the below:

-Growth mindset with a positive attitude and integrity

-Autonomous, proactive, and a strong problem-solver

-Excellent communication skills in both English and French

-Tech-savvy with the ability to leverage technology for operational improvements

-Strong process management skills and ability to implement and improve operational workflows

-Commitment to Equinoxe’s mission and understanding of the impact of our work

Please note

-Full-time position

-Flexible start date