Senior Finance Manager / Assistant Controller

The Mason Group - Strategic Search Partners; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mason Group, on behalf of its client in the manufacturing sector, is seeking a Senior Finance Manager / Assistant Controller in Mississauga, Canada. This role will drive full cycle accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and act as primary liaison with auditors.

You'll join a growing finance team with clear path to Controller, reporting to senior leadership while ensuring strong internal controls and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• CPA designation
• Hands on experience with financial reporting and full cycle accounting
• Experience within a manufacturing environment is a strong asset
• A continuous learner who is a quick study
• Managing month-end, audit processes, and compliance

Responsibilities

• Provide complete, timely and accurate financial reporting including budgeting, monthly financials, year-end financials, tax returns and audits.
• Oversee cash management functions including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, banking, foreign currency transactions and be the primary interface with lenders.
• Ensure appropriate internal controls are in place to safeguard assets and manage risk.
• Review and approve insurances and benefits programs.
• Maintain relationships with banks, auditors, attorneys, shareholders, suppliers and others.
• Support Sales team by reviewing workbooks.
• Review GST, IFTA, WCB, T4 Returns.
• Prepare and SPI & EOM reports.
• Review G/L, P&L statements, overhead accounts, and balance sheets.
• Monitor daily bank positions for Canadian and U.S. accounts.
• Review HST and QST monthly remittances.
• Oversee internal processes for new orders and deliveries.
• Register sales to maintain security (Title and Ownership) and PPSA compliance.
• Approve purchase orders and collaborate with A/R on collections.
• Calculate commission payments. Oversee A/P desk, approve payments to suppliers, and review payroll and benefit remittances.
• Assist with preparing schedules for year-end audit and oversee audit activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

CPA designation

Financial reporting

Full cycle accounting

Manufacturing experience

Education

CPA designation in progress

Job description

Our client in the manufacturing space is looking to add to their team. The Senior Finance Manager / Assistant Controller role will be a key addition to the business’s finance team. This individual will be part of the reporting, full cycle accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and be the primary liaison with the auditors. This role is a new position on the team with quick career progression opportunity to the Controller role.

Responsibilities of the role will include but are not limited to:

• Provide complete, timely and accurate financial reporting including; budgeting, monthly financials, year-end financials, tax returns and audits. Serve as primary liaison with external auditors and assure unqualified audit opinion.
• Oversee cash management functions including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, banking, foreign currency transactions and be the primary interface with lenders. Manage cash flow to ensure liquidity and funds availability.
• Ensure appropriate internal controls are in place to ensure the safeguarding of assets and the management of risk.
• Review and approve all insurances and benefits programs.
• Maintain positive relationships with banks, auditors, attorneys, shareholders, suppliers and others.
• Support Sales team by reviewing workbooks.
• Review GST, IFTA, WCB, T4 Returns.
• Prepare and SPI & EOM reports.
• Review G/L, P&L statements, overhead accounts, and balance sheets.
• Monitor daily bank positions for Canadian and U.S. accounts.
• Review HST and QST monthly remittances.
• Oversee internal processes for new orders and deliveries.
• Register sales to maintain security (Title and Ownership) and PPSA compliance.
• Approve purchase orders and collaborate with A/R on collections.
• Calculate commission payments.Oversee A/P desk, approve payments to suppliers, and review payroll and benefit remittances.
• Assist with preparing schedules for year-end audit and oversee audit activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• CPA or actively pursuing CPA designation.
• Hands on experience with financial reporting and full cycle accounting.
• Experience within a manufacturing environment is a strong asset.
• A continuous learner who is a quick study.
• Managing month-end, audit processes, and compliance.

Additional Information:

The Mason Group is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and accessible recruitment process. We welcome applicants from all qualified candidates. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all stages of the recruitment process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

This role is for an immediate vacancy, and we are actively hiring.