Assistant Controller

Fromagerie St-Albert Co-op Inc.; St. Albert; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Professional development

Job summary

Fromagerie St-Albert Co-op Inc. in St. Albert, ON is seeking an Assistant Controller to lead financial closing, payroll, reconciliations, and reporting within a multi-site manufacturing and retail environment.

The role provides exposure to governance, financial controls, and strategic projects in a long-established cooperative. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will prepare month-end entries, bank reconciliations, and government remittances, while collaborating with HR on payroll and

Qualifications

• Minimum of three to five years of accounting experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing, retail, distribution or multi-site environment is an asset.
• Excellent proficiency in Excel and government remittances understanding.

Responsibilities

• Participate in monthly and annual closing processes.
• Prepare and record month-end journal entries and bank reconciliations.
• Perform balance sheet account reconciliations and government remittances.
• Assist in payroll processing and related accounting follow-ups.
• Support annual audit file preparation and respond to auditors’ requests.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Accounting knowledge

Financial analysis

Payroll experience

Bilingual French/English

Education

Diploma or degree in accounting/finance/business administration

Tools

ERP system

Job description

St-Albert, ON Full-time Posted on September 8, 2026Compensation $85,000 - $110,000 per year Active Vacancy - New PositionAI Usage NoticeThe employer uses artificial intelligence during the recruitment process No Canadian experience is required for this position.What We OfferWHY CHOOSE FROMAGERIE ST-ALBERT· A well-established food company recognized as a leader in Eastern Ontario, with more than 130 years of history and deep roots in its community.· A people-focused, collaborative and solutions-oriented work environment.· A strong, collaborative and committed finance and accounting team, offering a structured and stimulating environment in which to grow.· Direct exposure to business decisions, manufacturing operations and cooperative governance.· A seat on the management committee, with real proximity to strategic decisions and projects shaping the organization’s future.· A strong, growing and forward-looking cooperative built on a lasting presence, continued development and a clear commitment to evolving for years to come.· A genuine professional development opportunity in a role that can evolve with the individual’s strengths and the organization’s needs.· Potential to grow into broader responsibilities in taxation, strategic finance, business projects, profitability analysis and process optimization.· A full-time position with a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.About This RoleReporting to the Financial Controller, the Assistant Controller actively participates in the company’s accounting activities, month-end close, payroll processing, reconciliations, government remittances and the maintenance of reliable financial information.The incumbent works in a manufacturing and cooperative environment comprising several business units, including processing plants, retail stores, a restaurant, distribution routes and sales activities. The position helps ensure transaction accuracy, the quality of accounting follow-ups and the availability of information required for decision-making.In collaboration with the Human Resources team, the Assistant Controller also participates in payroll processing and the related accounting follow-ups.MAIN DUTIES· Participate in the monthly and annual closing processes.· Prepare and record month-end journal entries.· Perform bank reconciliations.· Perform balance sheet account reconciliations.· Prepare and reconcile applicable government remittances.· Participate in the preparation of monthly financial statements.· Prepare accounting analyses as required by the Financial Controller.· Perform accounting follow-ups related to the stores, restaurant, distribution routes, sales and plants.· Participate in payroll processing in collaboration with the Human Resources team.· Record payroll journal entries and perform the related reconciliations.· Monitor payroll deductions, remittances and related obligations.· Participate in the monitoring of capital assets, acquisitions and depreciation.· Support inventory-related activities and the associated accounting entries.· Assist in preparing the annual audit file.· Respond to auditors’ requests under the supervision of the Financial Controller.· Collaborate with accounts payable and accounts receivable to ensure the consistency of accounting information.· Participate in the continuous improvement of accounting processes.· Comply with internal policies, financial controls and established deadlines.· Perform any other related duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.What You Have· Diploma or degree in accounting, finance, business administration or another relevant field.· A minimum of three to five years of accounting experience.· Experience in a manufacturing, retail, distribution or multi-site environment is a significant asset.· Payroll experience is a significant asset.· Good understanding of the full accounting cycle.· Experience with reconciliations, month-end journal entries and government remittances.· Excellent proficiency in Excel.· Experience with an ERP system is an asset.· Bilingualism in French and English, depending on the requirements of the position.