Assistant Controller /Operations Lead

TalentSphere Staffing Solutions; Toronto; Hybrid; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Assistant Controller & Operations Lead for a 2-3 month contract. This hybrid role involves accounting support, operations administration, and special projects. Ideal for independent contractors who thrive in dynamic environments.

Qualifications

• Experience in a privately held small-to-medium size company in distribution industry required.
• Strong knowledge of basic accounting principles and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end close, reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Coordinate HR tasks: onboarding documentation, employee files, benefit tracking.
• Support internal initiatives to streamline finance or operations workflows.

Skills

Accounting Principles

Financial Reporting

Vendor Management

Education

Degree or diploma in accounting, finance, or business administration

CPA or CPA-track

Tools

BLUE LINK ERP

Job description

IMMEDIATE 2-3 month contract

Job Title: Assistant Controller & Operations Lead

JOB ID #16666211

Location: Toronto East End (ideally hybrid, remote is offered if required)

Compensation: $50-70/hr

About the Role

Our client has an immediate need for a detail-oriented and resourceful Assistant Controller & Operations Lead to join the team on a short-term basis. This hybrid/remote role is perfect for someone who is an independent contractor and thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. You will support key accounting tasks while also taking on administrative operations duties across HR, legal, IT, and general office functions.

Key Responsibilities

1. Accounting Support (60%)

• Assist with month-end close, including reconciliations and journal entries
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, bank deposits, and expense tracking
• Help maintain the general ledger and ensure day-to-day accounting accuracy
• Support the preparation of financial reports and variance analyses
• Assist in monitoring cash flow and supporting financial controls
• Work with BLUE LINK ERP to maintain clean data

Operations Administration (30%)

• Coordinate basic HR tasks: onboarding documentation, employee files, benefit tracking
• Manage vendor contracts, NDAs, and filing of legal documents
• Assist with insurance renewals, and IT coordination
• Maintain internal documentation and process improvements

Special Projects (10%)

• Support internal initiatives to streamline finance or operations workflows
• Assist with SOP documentation, file audits, or new software rollouts

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in accounting, finance, or business administration; CPA or CPA-track preferred but not required
• Experience working within a privately held small-to-medium size company in the distribution industry is required
• Strong knowledge of basic accounting principles and reporting; fast learner, not afraid of a challenge