Factory Assistant-Aerospace Manufacturing

waterford executive; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Charger Logistics aims to strengthen its Finance team by hiring an Assistant Controller who will manage the consolidation of financial statements across multiple entities and drive accuracy in month-end and year-end close processes.

The role requires CPA-preferred candidates with 5+ years of progressive accounting experience and a strong command of GAAP/ASPE, intercompany transactions, and internal controls. Excellent leadership and Excel skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with experience in controllership or senior accounting roles.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, month-end/year-end close, reconciliations, journal entries, and consolidation accounting.
• Experience reviewing financial statements for GAAP/ASPE and internal policies.
• Experience managing intercompany transactions, consolidations, and multi-entity reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee consolidation of financial statements for multiple entities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Manage and review month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors and provide required documentation.
• Lead and develop the accounting team, including workload allocation and coaching.
• Establish and improve accounting processes and internal controls to enhance efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP/ASPE

Consolidation

Intercompany transactions

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Charger Logistics is a leading asset-based transportation and supply chain solutions provider with operations across Canada, the United States, and Mexico. Headquartered in Brampton, Ontario, Charger has grown into a North American logistics organization offering transportation, warehousing, distribution, brokerage, and cross-border supply chain solutions.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized professional to join our Finance team as a Assistant Controller.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the consolidation of financial statements for multiple entities, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable accounting standards.
• Manage and review month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, intercompany transactions, and financial reporting.
• Perform review and quality-control procedures over financial statements, supporting schedules, and accounting analyses.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors and provide required documentation and explanations.
• Lead and develop the accounting team, including workload allocation, performance management, coaching, and training.
• Establish and improve accounting processes and internal controls to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Analyze financial results and investigate significant variances, trends, and unusual transactions.
• Support senior management with financial reporting, accounting analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc projects.
• Manage multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining high standards of financial reporting and team performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or equivalent professional designation preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with experience in a controllership or senior accounting role.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, month-end/year-end close, reconciliations, journal entries, and consolidation accounting.
• Experience reviewing financial statements and ensuring compliance with GAAP/ASPE and internal accounting policies.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, accounting processes, and audit requirements.
• Experience managing intercompany transactions, consolidations, and multi-entity reporting.
• Ability to analyze financial results, investigate variances, and provide meaningful financial insights to management.
• Experience leading, coaching, and developing accounting teams, with strong people-management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, problem-solving, and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and financial/accounting systems, with experience improving reporting and accounting processes.