Assistant Financial Controller

Professional Staffing; Dorval; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Assistant Controller to enhance financial accuracy and team development. This role involves leading month-end close activities, preparing compliance-driven financial reports, and providing valuable insights through variance analysis. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, bringing over 5 years of accounting experience, particularly in manufacturing or high-volume settings. Join a dynamic finance team and play a pivotal role in driving operational efficiencies and ensuring robust financial controls.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in accounting or finance.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting and variance analysis.
• Experience in manufacturing or high-volume transactional environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities.
• Prepare financial reports ensuring compliance with standards.
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and internal controls.

Skills

Accounting experience

Financial reporting

Variance analysis

Budgeting and forecasting

Costing and inventory accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

CPA designation preferred

Job description

Professional Staffing provided pay range

This range is provided by Professional Staffing . Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

CA$110,000.00/yr - CA$120,000.00/yr

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

Technical Knowledge, Experience & Skills Required

• 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

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Consumer Services and Manufacturing

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