Assistant Controller

Canadian Health Labs; Toronto; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A national healthcare solutions provider is seeking a remote Assistant Controller to oversee key financial operations and provide strategic advice. This role requires at least 6 years of experience in accounting and finance, along with an advanced degree in accounting. Key responsibilities include budgeting, financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with regulations. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to healthcare solutions throughout Canada.

Qualifications

• Proven working experience as an Assistant Controller.
• 6 years of overall combined accounting and finance experience.
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.
• Experience with creating financial statements.
• Experience with budgeting and financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and direct the preparation of budgets and forecasts.
• Ensure quality control over financial transactions and reporting.
• Manage compliance with government reporting requirements.
• Prepare timely financial performance reports.
• Develop and document accounting policies.

Skills

Accounting Software

Financial Report Writing

GAAP

General Ledger Accounting

Sage

Microsoft Dynamics Navision

Account Reconciliation

SOX

Microsoft Dynamics GP

ERP Systems

NetSuite

Education

Advanced degree in accounting

CPA or CMA preferred

Tools

Sage

Microsoft Dynamics Navision

Microsoft Dynamics GP

NetSuite

Job description

Overview

This is a remote position.

About CHL / Company Profile

Canadian Health Labs (CHL) is a national healthcare solutions provider contracted to provide healthcare services for various public and private sector organizations throughout Canada. This is an opportunity to contribute to keeping Canadians safe and healthy while getting to explore new locations across our beautiful country.

Role Details

Role Title: Assistant Controller

Function: Corporate

Department: Shared Services

Type of Position: Full Time Employee

Location: Virtual (Must be able to work EST time zone hours)

Role Summary

The Assistant Controller will be a crucial member of the finance team providing strategic advice and subject matter expertise. The Assistant Controller will oversee key financial operations of the organisation and work closely with management to develop and implement strategies and plans to achieve the companys long-term objectives.

Reporting Structure

This role will report to the Director of Shared Services.

Critical Accountabilities

• Coordinate and direct the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances
• Coordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting
• Research technical accounting issues for compliance
• Working with external accountants to provide information as required to produce year end financial reports and corporate tax returns
• Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting
• Manage and comply with local state and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings
• Prepare timely and detailed reports on financial performance on a quarterly and annual basis
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Oversee and assist in management of Canadian and foreign investments
• Additional duties as necessary

Qualification & Experience

• Proven working experience as an Assistant Controller
• 6 years of overall combined accounting and finance experience
• Advanced degree in accounting
• CPA or CMA preferred
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
• Experience with creating financial statements
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end / year-end close process
• Experience with budgeting and financial analysis
• Excellent accounting software user and administration skills
• Experience with investments and foreign exchange management
• Previous exposure to Canadian and international corporate tax filings
• Note: This role is in a virtual team environment and the role holder must be available occasionally on evenings and weekends.

Compensation & Education

Compensation: Compensation is based on experience and qualifications

Education: CPA

Key Skills

• Accounting Software
• Financial Report Writing
• GAAP
• General Ledger Accounting
• Accounting
• Sage
• Microsoft Dynamics Navision
• Account Reconciliation
• SOX
• Microsoft Dynamics GP
• ERP Systems
• NetSuite

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1