Assistant Controller

AV Gauge & Fixture Inc.; Ontario; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AV Gauge & Fixture Inc. is seeking an experienced financial leader to oversee accounting processes and provide mentorship to the finance team. The ideal candidate should possess a CPA designation, a minimum of five years' experience in finance or accounting in a manufacturing environment, and a strong ability to lead and develop teams. This role involves ensuring compliance with accounting standards, managing financial reporting, and optimizing internal controls.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in finance/accounting within a manufacturing setting.
• 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Ability to work overtime and flexible shifts.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial records to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Develop accounting policies for accurate reporting.
• Lead and mentor finance and accounting staff.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to Detail

Decision-making

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA designation

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics NAV

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

Posted Friday, June 20, 2025 at 4:00 AM

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Established in 1985, AV Gauge & Automation has steadily grown to be a leader and international benchmark supplier of custom quality control solutions. Over 300 highly skilled people are employed across our multiple full service, vertically integrated facilities in Canada, the United States and Mexico. With long-term strategic partners in India, Asia and Europe we are global in scope and local to you. We empower our people to explore, develop and implement the latest technologies to improve production, inspection and assembly processes. Our vast experience, size and capabilities, along with strong OEM relationships, position AV Gauge & Automation to successfully exceed the highest of customer requirements and expectations.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Examining and analyzing accounting and financial records, documents, and systems to ensure accuracy and compliance with established accounting standards, procedures, and internal controls
• Developing and implementing accounting policies and procedures to ensure accurate financial reporting
• Providing leadership, training, and development to finance and accounting staff
• Responsible for providing monthly, quarterly, and year-end analyses and coordinating or assisting with the budget and forecasting process
• Prepares balance sheet reconciliations, financial analysis and commentary
• Support the design and creation of standard and ad-hoc reports, KPI tools and dashboards
• Monitor administrative procedures and delegate tasks
• Highlight any control weaknesses and areas for improvement.
• Provide external auditors with required financial information in order to ensure compliance with ASPE.
• Adhere to all company and ISO standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Excellent ability to lead a team and mentor.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent decision-making skills using a risk-to-reward approach.
• Ability to meet deadlines and deal with issues in a diplomatic and positive manner
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to work quickly, effectively, and multi-task.
• Competency in Microsoft Dynamics – NAV would be considered an asset.
• Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel would be considered an asset.
• Ability to work overtime if needed and/or work flexible shifts.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Completion of a bachelor’s degree with a focus in accounting is preferred.
• CPA designation
• 5+ years of experience in finance and/or accounting within a manufacturing setting is considered an asset.
• 3+ years of experience in a similar leadership role or equivalent is preferred.