Assistant Controller

Talentify; Surrey; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Assistant Controller to join their finance team in Surrey. This full-time, onsite position offers an exciting opportunity to enhance financial reporting, budgeting, and audit processes. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a CPA designation or be working towards it. Collaborating closely with the CFO and Controller, you will oversee accounting activities, manage audits, and contribute to strategic financial decisions. With a supportive work culture and competitive salary, this role is perfect for someone eager to grow in their career and make a meaningful impact.

Benefits

Full benefits

Growth potential

Quarterly lunches

Town hall meetings

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in financial reporting and accounting.
• Strong analytical and quantitative abilities with a self-starter attitude.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting activities and manage full-cycle accounting.
• Lead the annual financial audit and prepare accurate financial statements.

Skills

CPA or working towards CPA designation

Financial reporting

Financial accounting

Advanced Excel skills

P&L management

Balance sheet management

Audit experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Sage

Sage 500

Caseware

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Controller

Job Description

We are seeking a full-time onsite Assistant Financial Controller to enhance financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and audit processes. This role demands a strategic thinker with a comprehensive understanding of the business to optimize financial operations and provide valuable insights. The Assistant Controller will report to the Controller and collaborate closely with the CFO.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting activities, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, bank and balance sheet reconciliations, expenses, GST/PST.
• Lead the annual financial audit and review engagement, assisting with other accounting engagements as necessary.
• Manage full-cycle accounting, collect and review relevant information, and prepare accurate financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Maintain accurate financial records and regulatory reporting.
• Manage tangible and intangible assets, including depreciation and amortization schedules.
• Develop, manage, and review financial controls.
• Collaborate on financial modeling and scenario planning to support strategic decisions.
• Coordinate the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and performance analysis activities.
• Continuously improve the automation of accounting and reporting processes.
• Participate in special projects, including system enhancements and upgrades.

Essential Skills

• CPA or working towards CPA designation.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in financial reporting, financial accounting, P&L, balance sheet, and audit.
• Advanced Excel skills including pivots, Vlookups, Xlookups, Sumifs, and filter functions.
• Experience with Sage, Sage 500, and Caseware.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Background in Supply Chain/Logistics in a distribution environment is a plus.
• Experience with Sage and ERP systems is an asset.
• Exposure to public practice and industry experience is beneficial.
• Strong analytical and quantitative abilities.
• Self-starter with strong ethical standards.
• Willingness to learn and adaptability.

Work Environment

This is a fully on-site position with a positive, open, and communicative culture where employees are treated equally and fairly. The work schedule is Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with some flexibility in start times if needed. The location is not easily accessible by transit. The team consists of eight finance professionals, including this position. The role involves occasional travel, approximately 5%, to the Arizona production plant, though this may not be required. The company offers a supportive work culture with full benefits, growth potential, and regular engagement activities such as quarterly lunches and town hall meetings.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $115000.00/yr.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Surrey,BC.

À propos d'Aston Carter:

Aston Carter fournit des solutions de talent de classe mondiale à des milliers de clients à travers le monde. Spécialisés dans la comptabilité, la finance, les ressources humaines, l’acquisition de talents, la chaîne d’approvisionnement et certaines professions administratives, nous étendons les capacités des entreprises à la pointe de l'industrie. Nous nous appuyons sur notre profonde expertise en matière de recrutement et sur notre réseau expansif pour répondre aux besoins évolutifs de nos clients et de notre communauté de talents avec agilité et excellence. Avec des bureaux aux États-Unis, au Canada, en Asie-Pacifique et en Europe, Aston Carter est au service d’un grand nombre d’entreprises du Fortune 500. Nous sommes fiers d’avoir remporté le double diamant ClearlyRated Best of Staffing pour notre service aux clients et aux talents.

Aston Carter est un employeur souscrivant au principe de l’égalité des chances et accepte toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, des origines nationales, du statut d’ancien combattant, d’un handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité sexuelle, des renseignements génétiques ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

Si vous souhaitez faire une demande d’accommodement raisonnable, tel que la modification ou l’ajustement du processus de demande d’emploi ou d’entrevue à cause d’un handicap, veuillez envoyer un courriel à [e-mail] pour connaître d’autres options d’accommodement.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.