Assistant Controller

Global Excel; Sherbrooke; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Assistant Controller, where you will play a vital role in ensuring compliance with accounting principles and government regulations. In this position, you will collaborate closely with site leadership and the Corporate Finance team to enhance financial processes and provide accurate reporting. With a competitive compensation package and a supportive work environment, this role offers a chance to make a significant impact while advancing your career in finance. If you are a strategic thinker with a CPA designation and a passion for leadership, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation Package

Performance Bonus

Benefits Package

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership experience in finance or accounting.
• CPA designation required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee expense cycles and ensure accuracy in financial reporting.
• Collaborate with leadership to improve accounting methods.

Skills

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Leadership Experience

Bilingual (French and English)

Interpersonal Skills

Strategic Thinking

Knowledge of SAGE Software

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAGE Software

Job description

Job Description

As an Assistant Controller, you’ll work closely with the Site Controller and the Corporate Finance team to ensure that the corporate policies and procedures are implemented locally, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles and complying with government regulations of the jurisdiction overseeing the local finance department. The Assistant Site Controller collaborates in the production of value-added information for decision makers and supervises the accounting technicians.

What does your typical day look like?

• Oversee the transactional components of the expense cycles, excluding regular suppliers, optimizing timeliness and accuracy;
• Develop, monitor, and improve systems, policies, and procedures supporting transactional components;
• Collaborate closely with site leadership to rectify areas of exposure, find solutions for business problems, and propose appropriate methods of accounting for new or changing activities;
• Assist the Site Controller in providing complete and accurate financial statements, budgets, and forecasts in a timely manner;
• Assist the Site Controller in providing management with accurate and timely information necessary for strategic decision-making;
• Support the Site Controller in managing team performance, recruitment, retention, and staff development;
• Assist in the preparation of annual financial audits.

What skills and experience are we looking for?

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation;
• 5 or more years of leadership experience;
• Bilingual in French and English;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work collaboratively with other departments;
• Ability to challenge the status quo;
• Excellent accounting skills;
• Strong ethical decision-making skills, operating with a high degree of integrity;
• Ability to manage change and support rapid growth;
• Strategic thinking and long-term planning skills;
• Knowledge of SAGE software (asset).

We offer you:

• A professional future with Global Excel, including a competitive compensation package comprising base salary, performance bonus, and benefits;
• For more information about benefits offered at your site, please contact your local HR department.

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