Assistant Controller 80-100K

ROSS; Old Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization recognized for its excellence in business intelligence and analytics as an Assistant Controller. This dynamic role involves streamlining accounting processes, overseeing financial reporting, taxation, and payroll functions, while collaborating with a talented finance team. You'll have the opportunity to lead a small team, ensuring operational efficiency and accuracy in financial results. If you are a motivated self-starter with strong leadership skills and a passion for finance, this position offers a great chance for personal and professional growth in a supportive environment. Embrace the opportunity to make a significant impact in a company that values innovation and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with CA/CMA/CGA designation and 2-4 years of experience.
• Hands-on self-starter with strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial reporting, taxation, and payroll functions.
• Assist with audits and ensure accurate financial results.
• Manage internal control systems and recommend improvements.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Taxation

Payroll Management

Leadership Skills

Analytical Thinking

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

CA/CMA/CGA or equivalent designation

Job description

Our client is a leader in business intelligence and analytics. Their software provides one integrated process for analyzing data from every source and gaining the predictive power to drive change at every level. This is your chance to join this great organization which has been included on Fortune's list of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" for seven straight years.

As the Assistant Controller, you will work with the Controller and a finance team to streamline the accounting process while overseeing the company’s financial reporting, taxation, and payroll functions. Reporting to the Corporate Controller, you will be the key individual working with outside auditors and reviewing year-end files and reporting to the parent company. As the business unit grows, you will work closely with business unit leaders to provide financial analysis when required.

Within a couple of months, you may be managing up to four direct reports, so this position is ideally suited to someone who has demonstrated leadership skills or the desire to manage people.

The job is divided into three main functions, and the duties are as follows:

Financial Reporting and Analysis

• Maintain corporate accounting principles, practices, and procedures.
• Direct accounting functions and ensure delivery of accurate and timely financial results.
• Identify areas where operational efficiency can be improved.
• Assist auditors and ensure proper working papers and documentation are provided for audit.
• Prepare corporate reports and year-end consolidating file for parent.

Taxation and Payroll

• Review and coordinate company payroll, commodity, income, and capital tax returns.
• Review month-end analysis of tax and related accounts, prepares tax working papers.
• Assist Corporate Controller with tax research and planning work where necessary.
• Manage payroll clerk, supervise monthly payroll transactions and reconciliation for accuracy and completeness.

Internal Control

• Assist with the operational review of internal control systems to determine reliability and effectiveness of financial systems and controls.
• Assist with the examination, verification, and documentation of accounting controls, operational records, and/or procedures.
• Participate in and recommend changes in development, design, and implementation of corporate accounting systems, forms, and documentation.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in addition to having a CA, CMA, CGA or equivalent designation coupled with 2-4 years post-designation experience at a professional level.
• Must be a hands-on self-starter with the ability to handle multiple tasks and shifting priorities.
• Demonstrates initiative, willingness to learn, and good business acumen.
• Must have good people skills, be teamwork-oriented with the ability to train others.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to think logically, analytically, and solve problems.
• Ability to work with monthly deadlines and time constraints on an ongoing basis.

If you possess high energy, great interpersonal skills, and a desire to learn and grow with an organization, then this position is for you.