Assistant Controller- EN

Global Excel Management Inc.; Sherbrooke; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as an Assistant Controller at a forward-thinking company, where you will play a pivotal role in ensuring financial integrity and compliance with corporate policies. This position offers a unique opportunity to collaborate closely with site leadership, drive improvements in accounting practices, and contribute to strategic decision-making processes. With a focus on professional growth and a competitive compensation package, this role is ideal for a motivated individual looking to make a significant impact in a thriving organization. Embrace the challenge and shape the future of finance with us!

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Performance Bonus

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership experience in accounting.
• Certified Public Accountant designation required.
• Bilingual in French and English essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee expense cycles and optimize accuracy.
• Assist in preparing financial statements and budgets.
• Support team performance management and development.

Skills

Certified Public Accountant

Leadership Experience

Bilingual (French & English)

Interpersonal Skills

Collaborative Work

Excellent Accounting Skills

Ethical Decision Making

Change Management

Strategic Planning

Knowledge of SAGE

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 on the production of value-added information for decision-makers and supervises the accounting technicians.

What does your typical day look like?

1. Oversee the transactional components of the expense cycles, excluding regular suppliers, optimizing timeliness and accuracy;
2. Develop, monitor, and improve systems, policies, and procedures supporting transactional components;
3. 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;
4. Assist the Site Controller in providing complete and accurate financial statements, budgets, and forecasts in a timely manner;
5. Assist the Site Controller in providing management with accurate and timely information necessary to make strategic decisions;
6. Support the Site Controller in managing team performance, recruitment, retention, and development of staff;
7. Assist the Site Controller in the preparation of annual financial audits.

What skills and experience are we looking for?

• Certified Public Accountant designation;
• 5 or more years of leadership experience;
• Bilingual (French & English);
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work collaboratively with other departments;
• Ability to challenge the status quo;
• Excellent accounting skills;
• Demonstrated foundation of ethical decision making, operates with a high degree of integrity;
• Ability to manage change and rapid growth;
• Ability to strategize and engage in long-term planning;
• Knowledge of SAGE would be an asset.

We offer you

• Global Excel offers more than a position;
• We offer a professional future with a competitive compensation including base salary, performance bonus, and benefits;
• Please reach out to your local HR department if you would like to know more about benefits offered in your site.