Sector Controller

Canteen; Ligny-le-Ribault; On-site; EUR 44,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Canteen is seeking a Sector Controller to own the accuracy and integrity of financial statements across branches, reconcile balances to source documents, and ensure GAAP compliance. The role includes month-end close, reconciliations, and process automation to improve FP&A outputs.

The ideal candidate has a CPA designation or is pursuing it, a Bachelor's in Accounting, strong GAAP knowledge, and experience with JD Edwards and SEED by Cantaloupe.

Qualifications

• CPA designation (or actively pursuing).
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and accounting fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Own accuracy and integrity of financial statements for assigned branches.
• Prepare and review monthly balance sheet reconciliations; clear variances.
• Prepare month-end accruals and reversals with supporting docs.
• Conduct month-end P&L review; analyze variances and document explanations.
• Reconcile subledgers to GL; investigate discrepancies before close.
• Maintain audit trails and reconciliation support for controls.
• Automate recurring reconciliations and monthly reporting.
• Assist units with client contracts billing and revenue recognition.
• Respond to financial queries from Operations and Management.
• Provide backup support to Accounts Receivable during vacations.
• Take on other accounting duties as assigned.

Skills

CPA designation

GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

Microsoft Office

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA designation

Tools

JD Edwards

SEED by Cantaloupe

Job description

90151-Accounting - Cantee | 90151
1 PROLOGIS BLVD.
SUITE 400
MISSISSAUGA, ON L5W 0G2, CAN

Description

Thesalaryrange for this position is $70,000 to $90,000. Final compensation will be determined based on relevant skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. In addition to base salary, eligible employees may be entitled to other elements of total compensation, which may include group benefits, employer RRSP contributions, and discretionary bonus or incentive programs, where applicable to the role. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and comply with all applicable pay transparency legislation. Further details regarding our total rewards program will be shared by the Talent Acquisition team during the hiring process. Canadian work experience is not a requirement for this role. Please note that artificial intelligence–based tools may be used at certain stages of the recruitment and applicant screening process.

This is a posting for an existing vacancy.

Now, if you were to come on board as one of our Sector Controllers we’d ask you to do the following for us:

• Own the accuracy and integrity of the financial statements for your assigned branches by reconciling balances to supporting source documents (contracts, vendor invoices, inventory counts, and subledgers).
• Prepare and review monthly balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring every account is supported, variances are investigated and cleared, and aged or unsupported items are resolved on a timely basis.
• Prepare month-end accruals and reversals with sound supporting documentation, and ensure the accounting treatment follows GAAP and client contract terms.
• Perform the month-end P&L review: analyze actual-to-budget and period-over-period variances, trace unusual items back to source transactions, and document explanations.
• Reconcile subledgers (AR, AP, inventory, fixed assets, payroll) to the general ledger and investigate and correct discrepancies before close.
• Maintain clear audit trails and reconciliation support that meet internal control, audit, and compliance requirements.
• Automate recurring reconciliations and monthly reporting to reduce manual effort and error, and translate findings into clear recommendations for FP&A, District General Managers, and Branch Managers.
• Help unit managers understand and fulfill the financial terms and obligations of client contracts, including billing, commissions, and revenue recognition.
• Respond to financial queries from Operations and Management, providing timely, accurate, and well-supported information.
• Provide backup support to Accounts Receivable for vacation coverage only.
• Other accounting duties as assigned.

Think you have what it takes to be one of our Sector Controllers? We’re committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here’s how we’ll know you’ll be successful in the role:

• CPA designation (or actively pursuing it), with a Bachelor's degree or college diploma in Accounting (or equivalent) and a solid understanding of GAAP.
• Proven experience performing balance sheet and subledger-to-GL reconciliations and tying financial statement balances to source documentation.
• Data analytical strength with a proven track record of automating reports and converting raw data into business recommendations that improve financial performance.
• Three years' experience in a computerized accounting environment (JD Edwards and SEED by Cantaloupe experience preferred).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, particularly advanced Excel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated, well-organized team player capable of contributing to a very busy accounting department.
• Strong analytical, interpretive, and problem-solving skills.
• Flexible and able to quickly adapt to changing business needs and processes.
• Able to balance team and individual responsibilities.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines.