Assistant Controller

Jatom Systems Inc.-CAN; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider is seeking an Assistant Controller to oversee financial statements, payroll and logistics tasks. The ideal candidate will have significant finance experience, ideally with an accounting designation. Responsibilities include preparing financial statements, collaborating with Operations teams, providing guidance to other staff, and supporting payroll activities. The position offers a hybrid work schedule where you'll work remotely and report to the Kanata, Ontario office a minimum of two times per week.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience in similar roles.
• Currently pursuing or obtained an accounting designation.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial statements and variance analysis.
• Work with Operations teams for accurate revenue recording.
• Provide guidance to AP and AR staff.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Proficiency in MS Excel

Experience in ERP systems

Education

Accounting designation

Tools

MS Excel

Adobe PDF

Job description

Job Description

JSI is seeking an energetic, self-starter to fill a position as Assistant Controller to report to the Controller. The successful candidate will be a well-rounded finance professional with experience or exposure to all facets of the controllership functions, A/P, A/R, revenue recognition, financial statement preparation and payroll. They will perform the following:

Finance

• Prepare monthly financial statements including:
  • Updating and reviewing monthly continuity schedules.
  • Highlighting any necessary adjustments.
  • Providing variance analysis vs historical or budget information as applicable.
  • Working with external accountants to ensure timely and accurate processing of transactions.
• Work collaboratively with the Operations teams:
  • To ensure revenue and expenses related to shipments are recorded in the proper period against the proper revenue stream(s).
  • Review and follow-up on the status of upcoming customer orders.
• As an experienced team member, you should be comfortable enough with each position to:
  • Provide guidance to AP and AR staff to help ensure they meet their targets.
  • Assist or provide coverage for periodic absences such as vacation or sick days.

Payroll

• Work closely with the payroll admin to review payroll and to assist with processing when necessary.
• Meet regularly with the payroll admin and HR team to ensure each payroll and year-end payroll activity is complete and correct.
• Support year end payroll activities and reporting.

Logistics

You will be required to learn specific logistics skills if you do not already possess them as a backup to Logistics Analyst:

• The ability to organize the movement of our goods with shippers.
• Create the necessary documents for shipments to reach their worldwide destination(s).

Qualifications

• Have at least 5 years’ combined experience working in similar roles.
• Have obtained or is in the process of attaining an accounting designation.
• Have strong inter-personal and organization skills.
• Be able to thrive while working under tight deadlines and are capable of adjusting to changing requirements etc.
• Have a high level of proficiency with tools such as MS Excel, Adobe PDF etc.
• Experience working in an ERP program.
• Experience or exposure to ERP or other system transformations an asset.
• The successful candidate will be required to obtain a government security clearance.

How We Work

You will be expected to work in a remote/hybrid environment reporting to our Kanata, Ontario location 2 or more times per week.

About JSI

JSI is built on purpose, that of making a difference in the world.

Founded in 1979, this privately-owned technology company is the North American leader in designing and developing acquisition, collection and analysis solutions for law enforcement and intelligence communities.

With 4Sight – JSI’s single, unified, product suite – customers can combine any number of disparate data sources into a highly intuitive, visually-focused platform. The result? JSI’s customers spend less time working with data and more time seeing patterns, understanding trends, and gaining perspective (and making the world a safer place).

With over 400 employees and a strong, growing global presence in Canada, the U.S., Australia and Germany, JSI is not only the dominant player in its industry, it is also known for its fun, high-performing, purpose-driven corporate culture.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), JSI will provide accommodation accessible formats and communication supports for the interview process upon request.

Our hiring process does not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools for screening, assessing, or selecting applicants. All applications are reviewed and evaluated by our HR team.