Assistant Financial Controller

Professional Staffing; Dorval; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial staffing agency in Dorval is seeking an Assistant Controller to support the Director of Finance. You will lead month-end closing, ensure financial accuracy, and drive process improvements in a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of finance experience and thrives in collaborative settings. This full-time role offers competitive pay ranging from CA$100,000 to CA$115,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in accounting or finance.
• Experience in manufacturing, food distribution, or a high-volume transactional environment is required.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, variance analysis, and budgeting/forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities.
• Prepare financial reports ensuring compliance with standards.
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations for accuracy.
• Identify and implement efficiencies in finance operations.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Month-End Close

Variance Analysis

Operational Accounting

Budgeting

Job description

Base pay

CA$100,000.00 / yr - CA$115,000.00 / yr

Overview

The Assistant Controller will play a critical role, reporting to and supporting the Director of Finance, ensuring financial accuracy, process efficiency, and team development. Acting as a bridge between the transactional finance team and senior financial leadership, this position will be deeply engaged in day-to-day accounting activities while contributing to financial analysis, reporting, and internal control enhancements. This role is ideal for a hands-on finance professional who thrives in both technical accounting and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting & Month-End Close
• Lead and execute month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities with accuracy and efficiency.
• Prepare financial reports for Starboard and corporate headquarters, ensuring compliance with internal and external reporting standards.
• Perform variance analysis and provide meaningful insights to support financial decision-making.
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and alignment with internal controls.
• Operational Accounting & Process Improvement
• Serve as the go-to resource for the transactional finance team, providing coaching, training, and technical guidance in areas such as AP, AR, and payroll.
• Review and approve payment applications (cheques, EFTs, credit cards) and ensure compliance with financial controls.
• Oversee intercompany transactions, ensuring proper reconciliation and reporting.
• Identify and implement efficiencies in finance operations, reducing errors and enhancing workflows.
• Where necessary, step in to prepare transactions for review by the Director of Finance.
• Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis
• Assist in the preparation and presentation of budgets and quarterly forecasts, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Provide financial analysis, bridges, waterfalls, and comparative reporting to support strategic decision-making.
• Prepare gross margin, contribution margin, and cost variances at the customer, SKU, and channel levels.
• Internal Controls & Compliance
• Partner with the Controller to strengthen financial controls and drive best practices in compliance and reporting.
• Support internal and external audit processes, ensuring a smooth and transparent review.
• Oversee tax compliance, payroll operations, and cash management, ensuring accuracy and regulatory adherence.

What You Bring

• 5+ years of progressive experience in accounting or finance
• Experience in manufacturing, food distribution, or a high-volume transactional environment is required
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, variance analysis, and budgeting / forecasting
• Costing and inventory accounting experience preferred
• Resilient and adaptable, with a solutions-first mindset in fast-paced environments

Details

• Seniority level : Mid-Senior level
• Employment type : Full-time
• Job function : Finance, Accounting / Auditing, and Analyst
• Industries : Manufacturing

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