Assistant Controller

Equifax, Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the financial sector is seeking an Assistant Controller to support the management of accounting operations in Canada. The role involves ensuring the accuracy of financial data, compliance with GAAP, and collaboration with various business units. Ideal candidates will possess strong accounting skills, a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, and over 7 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in accounting.
• Strong accounting skills with revenue accounting experience.
• Good knowledge of Excel and experience with Oracle Financials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial information in local GAAP and US GAAP.
• Responsible for financial accounting, statutory reporting, and consolidation of subsidiaries.
• Prepare detailed reports on audit outcomes and provide recommendations.

Skills

Accounting

Revenue Accounting

Contract Review

Organizational Skills

Communication

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Tools

Oracle Financials

Hyperion Financial Management

Job description

The Assistant Controller supports the Controller in the management of the accounting operations in Canada. Along with the Controller, they are responsible for ensuring the accuracy and completeness of all financial data, compliance with both IAS, US GAAP and tax compliance, as well as safeguarding the Company assets through implementing established controlled measures. It requires an individual with exceptional organizational skills, initiative, and the ability to complete multiple tasks in a deadline driven environment. The Assistant Controller must be able to communicate effectively, establish strong partnerships with all the business units and global geographies to work in an integrated and collaborative manner for the purpose of meeting goals, objectives, and enhancing knowledge.

What you’ll do :

Responsible for the integrity, completeness and accuracy of financial information and systems of the organization in local GAAP and US GAAP.

Financial accounting, statutory reporting, consolidation of subsidiaries, management and business metrics reporting, treasury, tax and all general accounting functions.

Ensure all matters concerning corporate governance are carried out as per company guidelines.

Responsible for observance of all corporate standards for finance and control areas.

Perform the posting of monthly journal entries around revenue, treasury and tax matters.

Participate in the review of revenues, cash collection and bad debt.

Production of required monthly and ad hoc revenue, treasury and tax reports.

Review monthly reconciliations of balance sheet and P&L accounts.

Perform and analyze revenue contract reviews.

Prepare detailed reports on audit outcomes and provide recommendations to improve accounting and management practices within the company.

Research accounting issues and provide recommendations that are compliant with generally accepted compliance principles.

Liaison with internal and external auditors and tax advisors as required.

What experience you need

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

7+ years of experience

Strong accounting skills, including revenue accounting and contract review experience

Good knowledge of Excel

Experience in Oracle Financials and Hyperion Financial Management preferred

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