Assistant Controller

at  Robert Half

We have partnered up with a manufacturing industry leader for an experienced, detail-oriented Assistant Controller to join their accounting team. The successful candidate will work closely with the Finance Manager to manage the financial status of the company. The ideal candidate for this position has demonstrated experience with month end close, year end close and can manage full cycle day to day accounting. Additionally, this candidate must be reliable and proficient in managing broad range of accounting, financial and business needs.

Responsibilities

• Perform financial analysis on Project costing and Revenue.
• Examine manufacturing costs and prepare regular reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs (Per unit Cost / Activity base costing)
• Assist in conducting financial analysis to support decision-making and strategic planning.
• Aid in evaluating investment opportunities, cost-saving initiatives, and revenue- generating activities.
• Perform full cycle accounting, overseeing all general accounting operations.
• Prepare government remittances, GST/PST, payroll, and corporate tax according to all statutory deadlines.
• Review and maintain monthly bank statements and general ledger reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year end accounting report.
• Collaborate with department heads to assist in the development of annual budgets and forecasts. Assist in monitoring variances between actual results and budgeted amounts, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.
• Ensure financial recording accuracy and compliance with established accounting standards (ASPE), procedures, and internal controls.
• Lead special projects and provide recommendations to improve accounting practices.
• Establish priorities, initiate new ideas, and concepts to deal with problems, and to improve efficiency.
• Forward-thinking preparation and coordination of fiscal year-end audits working papers for the company in preparation for the auditors. Serving as a liaison to external auditors.
• Lead, Coach and Mentor direct reports, ensuring smooth operations of the accounting department and maintaining synergistic relationships with all other departments.

Bachelor’s degree in business or a finance-related discipline.
Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation or in progress is an asset.
5+ years experience as a General Accountant & 2+ year experience as supervisory role.
Experience using Financial Software, Sage Systems, MS Suite.
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Excel.
Working knowledge of accounting principles, credit practices and collection regulations.
Strong knowledge of Canadian accounting standards and tax regulations.
Knowledge of Job Cost accounting
Experience in a Manufacturing Environment or Manufacturing Industry is desirable.
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• Perform financial analysis on Project costing and Revenue.
• Examine manufacturing costs and prepare regular reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs (Per unit Cost / Activity base costing)
• Assist in conducting financial analysis to support decision-making and strategic planning.
• Aid in evaluating investment opportunities, cost-saving initiatives, and revenue- generating activities.
• Perform full cycle accounting, overseeing all general accounting operations.
• Prepare government remittances, GST/PST, payroll, and corporate tax according to all statutory deadlines.
• Review and maintain monthly bank statements and general ledger reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year end accounting report.
• Collaborate with department heads to assist in the development of annual budgets and forecasts. Assist in monitoring variances between actual results and budgeted amounts, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.
• Ensure financial recording accuracy and compliance with established accounting standards (ASPE), procedures, and internal controls.
• Lead special projects and provide recommendations to improve accounting practices.
• Establish priorities, initiate new ideas, and concepts to deal with problems, and to improve efficiency.
• Forward-thinking preparation and coordination of fiscal year-end audits working papers for the company in preparation for the auditors. Serving as a liaison to external auditors.
• Lead, Coach and Mentor direct reports, ensuring smooth operations of the accounting department and maintaining synergistic relationships with all other departments