Assistant Controller

The Kersheh Group; Montreal; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Assistant Controller to join their finance team. In this role, you will oversee financial accounts, ensuring the accuracy of accounting procedures and financial reporting. Your expertise in full cycle accounting and knowledge of ASPE will be essential as you collaborate with the Director of Finance and contribute to process improvements. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your skills in data analysis and financial management will make a significant impact. Join a forward-thinking company that values teamwork and innovation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with full cycle accounting.
• Excellent knowledge of accounting and financial processes.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate monthly consolidated financial statements.
• Manage month-end processes and reconcile general ledger accounts.

Skills

Full cycle accounting

Financial reporting

Bilingual (French and English)

ASPE knowledge

GAAP knowledge

Microsoft Excel

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

CPA certification

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Reporting to the Director, Finance, as the Assistant Controller, you will oversee a financial account and ensure the accuracy of accounting information/procedures, in preparing financial reporting and managing the full accounting cycle in accordance with all regulatory and accounting guidelines with an understanding of ASPE.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce accurate monthly consolidated financial statements within the established deadlines
• Manage month-end process
• Reconcile and analyze general ledger accounts
• Post journal entries and enter month-end accruals
• Analyze expense variances and gross margin reconciliation
• Work collaboratively with AP and AR for month end closing
• Reconciliation of royalty expenses, payments and non-resident tax payments
• Preparation of NR4 tax slips for non-resident Licensors
• Support Director, Finance and prepare schedules for Year-End
• Work closely with Director, Finance in documentation for sales audit and government audits
• Participate in process improvement initiatives, ERP maximization and optimizing workflow
• Prepare reports as requested by Management

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience with full cycle accounting
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, CPA highly desirable
• Must be bilingual in French and English, both oral & written
• Excellent knowledge of accounting and financial processes (budgeting, financial closure, reporting etc.)
• Good knowledge of ASPE (Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises) and GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and regulations
• Skills in compiling data and analyzing financial information for decision making purposes
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables & VLOOKUP Function) and accounting software
• Team player - ready to roll up sleeves when needed

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing, Analyst, and Management

• Industries

  Apparel & Fashion, Apparel Manufacturing, and Retail Apparel and Fashion

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