Assistant Controller

Swissport; Montreal; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a global leader in aviation services as an Assistant Controller. This role involves financial management, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with teams to maintain financial health. Ideal candidates are organized, detail-oriented, and possess strong communication skills in French and English.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in an accounting or finance role.
• Excellent communication skills in French and English.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of accounting records.
• Prepare and review journals and final general ledger balances.
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication

Detail-oriented

Team-oriented

Education

CPA designation

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Are you ready to take flight in a dynamic and fast-paced aviation industry? Swissport, a global leader in aviation services, provides Ground Handling, Cargo Handling, and Passenger Services to over 300 million passengers annually. Our mission is to deliver consistent, tailor-made solutions worldwide for a better customer experience.

We value our people as our key differentiator. At Swissport, our core values are Show You Care, Do the Right Things, and Win as a Team. We are seeking dedicated individuals who share these values to join our team at various locations globally.

Job Summary

We are hiring an Assistant Controller. The ideal candidate will be eager to learn quickly and collaborate effectively with the controller and local team. The Assistant Controller will communicate financial data to internal and external contacts and agencies as needed. Proven experience in financial management and a variety of accounting and finance tasks are essential to ensure the financial health of our organization.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the company’s accounting records and financial systems.
• Prepare and review journals and final general ledger balances, including month-end balance sheet reconciliations and control accounts.
• Supervise and review monthly bank reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations.
• Prepare lease payment schedules.
• Manage property taxes for multiple locations.
• Ensure compliance with government remittances such as GST, HST, and PST.
• Support the month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Review and update the company’s internal control environment and produce a Controls and Procedures manual for management review and adoption.
• Assist the Corporate Controller with financial reporting and performance measurement tasks.
• Perform additional tasks as directed, aligned with your qualifications and experience.
• Assist in supervising the Accounts Payable department and vendor payments.
• Promote a change management culture by challenging and improving established processes and procedures.
• Collaborate with various departments to ensure the Finance department supports operational needs.
• Support the Corporate Controller in executing various tasks.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in an accounting or finance role.
• CPA designation is a plus but not required.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Knowledge of SAP is an asset.
• Detail-oriented with strong accounting and finance skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication skills in French and English.
• Frequent interaction with the finance team in the USA.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Team-oriented and collaborative mindset.

We are committed to diversity, equal opportunity, and fostering an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Learn more about Life at Swissport on our website: www.careers.swissport.com

Join Swissport today and connect the world of aviation!