Assistant Controller

S&R Group; Sarnia; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

S&R Group is seeking an Assistant Controller to manage day-to-day transactional detail and supervise accounting staff. This role reports to the Controller and drives accuracy, timeliness, and compliance across accounts payable, intercompany activity, bank reconciliations, and month-end close.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of accounting experience, 2+ years in a supervisory capacity, and an accounting degree; CPA is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Senior accounting role with 2+ direct reports.
• 5+ years accounting experience including 2+ years in supervision.
• Accounting degree; CPA preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the activities of the junior accounting team members
• Ensure timeliness and accuracy of accounts payable and intercompany transactions
• Prepare bank and investment journal entries to allow for bank reconciliations to be completed
• Prepare various month-end accruals
• Prepare payroll journal entries
• Lead expense allocation review and prepare preliminary variance reports to Controller for review
• Prepare monthly and year-end working papers
• Assist with long-term care reporting to the Ministry of Health
• Prepare monthly Visa reconciliations
• Process reoccurring cheque requisitions
• Coordinate month-end duties and ensure month-end close timelines are met by all staff members
• Assist Controller with various projects
• Other role related add-hoc duties

Skills

Team leadership

Mentoring

Interpersonal skills

Deadline management

Attention to detail

Education

Accounting degree

CPA not required but preferred

Tools

Yardi

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Company Description

We are S&R Group and for over 60 years we have been building communities "where friendships flourish and life is enriched". We are looking for people who, like us, believe the work we do has a positive impact on their community and that together we can continue supporting our Residents and their families.

Company Description

We are S&R Group and for over 60 years we have been building communities "where friendships flourish and life is enriched". We are looking for people who, like us, believe the work we do has a positive impact on their community and that together we can continue supporting our Residents and their families.

Job Description

Position Summary

The position reports to the Controller. The Assistant Controller will be responsible for the day-to-day transactional detail and management of supporting accounting staff.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Supervise the activities of the junior accounting team members
• Ensure timeliness and accuracy of accounts payable and intercompany transactions
• Prepare bank and investment journal entries to allow for bank reconciliations to be completed
• Prepare various month-end accruals
• Prepare payroll journal entries
• Lead expense allocation review and prepare preliminary variance reports to Controller for review
• Prepare monthly and year-end working papers
• Assist with long-term care reporting to the Ministry of Health
• Prepare monthly Visa reconciliations
• Process reoccurring cheque requisitions
• Coordinate month-end duties and ensure month-end close timelines are met by all staff members
• Assist Controller with various projects
• Other role related add-hoc duties

Qualifications / Experience

• Proven work experience in a senior accounting role with 2 or more direct reports
• 5+ years of overall accounting experience including 2+ years of supervisory responsibility
• Accounting degree
• CPA designation is not required but strongly preferred
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
• Advanced knowledge of financial accounting software (Yardi preferred) and Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of real estate accounting would be an asset
• Experience and ability to lead and mentor others
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a team player
• Ability to see the big picture while maintaining high accuracy
• Ability to meet and establish deadlines by focusing on the process necessary to produce deliverables

Additional Information

While our Applicant Tracking System uses some AI-enhanced tools, every decision throughout screening, assessing, and selecting candidates is made by real people on our team. This posting is for an upcoming vacancy.