Assistant Controller (Ontario)

Emterra Group; Oakville; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Competitive wages

Job summary

Emterra Group in Oakville, Ontario is seeking a hands-on Assistant Controller to join our accounting team. You will manage daily financial activities, prepare monthly statements, and supervise 5–7 finance staff while driving process improvements and change across eastern Canada.

The ideal candidate has a CPA designation or is in the final year of CPA studies, with 5–7 years in fast-paced accounting and 3–5 years in leadership.

Qualifications

• CPA designation or in final year of CPA studies is required.
• 5–7 years of experience in fast-paced, deadline-driven accounting.
• 3–5 years in a leadership role overseeing a team of finance professionals.
• Excellent time management and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Experience overseeing daily accounting activities and monitoring outcomes.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and MS Office Suite.
• Experience with Business Central or similar ERP systems.
• Strong communication and coaching skills to manage change.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on leadership in managing and coordinating overall financial administration.
• Collaborate with Operational Leaders to support a business partnership between departments.
• Prepare and submit monthly financial statements with analysis and commentary.
• Conduct variance analysis on income and expenses for monthly reporting.
• Maintain accounting records within Business Central.
• Support annual audit, budget preparation, and forecasting.
• Supervise month-end close activities and intercompany reconciliations.
• Oversee vendor invoices and customer collections; liaise with municipal contacts.

Skills

Leadership

CPA

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Variance analysis

Excel

Business Central

Team management

Communication

Education

CPA designation

Final year CPA studies

Tools

Business Central

Navusoft

RTA Fleet Management Software

Materials Manager

Job description

Who We Are

Emterra Groupis a dynamic, growth-oriented, and safety-focused group of companies. Our organization have been deemed to be an “essential service” by providingcollection and processing for recycling, organics, and waste that keep ourcommunities clean and safe. Withcustomer service and safety as our focus, we are looking for an energetic anddriven employee to support our growing company and play a crucial role in wastediversion and the circular economy. Emterra is proud to be recognized as one ofCanada’s Greenest Employers, a certified diverse supplier of the CanadianAboriginal and Minority Supplier Council (CAMSC) and the Canadian WomenBusiness Enterprise National Council (WBE).

Our Corporate Head Office is seeking a hands-on Assistant Controller to join our accounting team. This role works closely with the Eastern Regional Controller to manage and coordinate the financial administration of our divisions and operations across eastern Canada.

The Assistant Controller will be directly involved in day-to-day accounting activities while ensuring the timely preparation of monthly financial statements, reconciliations, analysis, and budgeting processes. In addition to supervising a team of 5–7 finance staff, this role will play a key part in supporting system updates, process improvements, and guiding the team through ongoing organizational and operational change. Success in this role requires patience, strong leadership, and the ability to balance working-level responsibilities with team development and change management.

Position Description

• Provide hands-on leadership in managing and coordinating the overall financial administration of assigned division(s).


• Work with Operational Leaders in the field, supporting a hands-on approach with the finance team to visit sites, understand the business and support a business partnership between departments.


• Prepare and submit monthly financial statements with full analysis and commentary to Senior Staff and the Corporate Accounting Department.


• Conduct detailed variance analysis on income and expenses to support monthly reporting.


• Maintain accurate accounting records within Business Central.


• Create and maintain production and statistical databases/Excel reports.


• Support the Regional Controller with the annual audit, budget preparation, and forecasting.


• Perform and oversee month-end close activities, including reconciliation of balance sheet and intercompany accounts.


• Prepare municipal invoices and revenue share schedules.


• Complete daily and monthly bank reporting.


• Provide financial support and guidance to Operations Managers to help improve profitability.


• Prepare HST filings and Stats Canada reports.


• Assign tasks to ensure effective workflow and operational efficiency.


• Provide day-to-day guidance to staff, establishing clear goals and expectations.


• Evaluate staff performance and complete performance reviews.


• Monitor staff productivity and provide constructive feedback, coaching, and support.


• Address staff concerns, resolve issues, and foster a positive team culture.


• Provide training and onboarding support to new and existing staff.


• Oversee timely vendor invoice processing and manage/oversee customer collections.


• Maintain strong working relationships with staff, vendors, clients, and municipal contacts.


• Lead or assist with ad hoc reporting and special projects.


• Perform other related duties as assigned, including those related to system improvements and process optimization.

Change Management Expectations

• Actively support improvements to systems, tools, reporting processes, and team workflows.


• Demonstrate patience, consistency, and clear communication as the team adapts to new processes and expectations.


• Serve as a working leader who models adaptability and encourages a culture of continuous improvement.

Skills & Qualifications

• CPA designation or in the final year of CPA studies is required for this role.


• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, multi line of business accounting environment.


• 3-5 years in a leadership role overseeing a team of finance professionals.


• Excellent time management skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines.


• Experience overseeing daily accounting activities and monitoring outcomes.


• Advanced proficiency in Excel and strong skills with MS Office Suite.


• Strong experience using accounting software (Business Central, RTA Fleet Management Software, Navusoft, or Materials Manager are assets).


• Excellent organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills in a high-volume environment.


• Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate with staff at all organizational levels.


• Strong ability to coach, motivate, and develop staff through ongoing change.

Salary - $100,000 - $115,000

Onsite – Oakville with expectations to visit sites and key stakeholders

Reasons to Apply, Stay and Grow with Emterra Group

• Opportunity to be part of one of Canada’sGreenest Employers!


• Competitive wages!


• Comprehensive health benefits(health, dental, and more depending on what you choose)!


• Employee Assistance Program,paid for by the company!


• Tuition reimbursement programand professional development support!


• Be part of an entrepreneurialorganization that wants to continue to learn and grow!


• Ability to have an impact andmake a change!

Emterra Groupis committed to maintaining an equitable, fair, anddiverse environment. Any applicants whohave a disability or require reasonable accommodation may speak directly withour dedicated Talent Acquisition and Recruitment Specialists. Reasonable accommodations will be assessed ona case-by-case basis.

Please note that AI may be used to support the application review process; however, all applications are reviewed by our Human Resources Team.

This posting is for an immediate vacancy, and we are actively hiring for this position.