assistant controller

The Gardens At Qualicum Beach; Qualicum Beach; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the nursing home sector is seeking a skilled financial manager to oversee accounting and financial reporting. This role involves ensuring compliance with accounting standards, preparing financial statements, and providing expert financial advice. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, relevant certifications, and proficiency in accounting software. Join a dedicated team that values accuracy and integrity in financial management, and contribute to the financial health of a respected organization in the community.

Benefits

Health care plan

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in financial management and accounting.
• CGA or CMA certification levels 1-3 required.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial statements, ensure compliance with accounting standards.
• Analyze financial documents and provide business and tax advice.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Accounting Standards Compliance

Variance Analysis

Financial Reporting

Tax Advisory

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Quick Books

Sage Accounting Software

MS Office

MS Excel

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Nursing home/home for the aged

Responsibilities

• Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements
• Ensure accuracy and compliance to accounting standards, procedures and internal control
• Prepare financial statements and reports
• Develop and maintain cost findings, reporting and internal control procedure
• Review and examine financial services and institutions to ensure compliance with governing legislation and regulation
• Analyze financial documents and reports
• Examine accounting records
• Provide financial, business and tax advice
• Assist in the planning and execution of financial statement audits
• Variance analysis
• Keep financial records and establish, maintain and balance various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems

Credentials

• Certified General Accountants (CGA) - level 1
• Certified General Accountants (CGA) - level 2
• Certified General Accountants (CGA) - level 3
• Certified Management Accountants (CMA) - level 1
• Certified Management Accountants (CMA) - level 2

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Accounting software
• Quick Books
• MS Office
• Internet
• MS Excel
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Outlook
• Sage Accounting Software

Area of specialization

• Financial planning
• Accounting

Benefits

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement