Assistant Controller

at  Stevenson White

Job #4744– Excellent opportunity to join one of Ottawa’s most successful and well-established organizations as their Assistant Controller on a full-time, permanent basis! Reporting to the Controller, the ideal candidate will have a solid accounting foundation and strong analytical abilities. As a key member of the finance department, you will be tasked with supporting the day-to-day accounting operations and financial reporting requirements. The ideal candidate will have a willingness to learn and a proven ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders. This position comes with advancement opportunities and a competitive pension plan after just one year! Main responsibilities include:

• Assist in the preparation of financial statements, monthly/yearly closings, including analyzing and reconciling general ledgers
• Provide support to the Financial Controller and direction to other team members to ensure bank reconciliations and general administrative tasks are done accurately
• Provide financial analysis and ad hoc reports for senior management when needed
• Post journal entries for accrued expenses and revenue
• Maintain and update all records for fixed assets inventory
• Prepare supporting information for the annual audit and liaise with external auditors as necessary
• Other duties as assigned

If you have strong problem-solving skills and can use your initiative to think outside the box to provide meaningful solutions, you will thrive in this organization! Apply now

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education in accounting and/or finance required
• Minimum 3-4 years of progressive work experience in accounting
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

What’s the Bottom Line:

• $80,000 – $90,000 annual salary
• 3 weeks’ vacation plus 2-week Christmas closure!
• Generous bonus plan
• Great benefits package
• Pension plan after 1 year
• Hybrid / flexible work schedule

Location: Ottawa (West)
Internal Job ID#: 4744
Recruiter Name: Matt Stevenson

How to Apply:

• If you are already registered with us, please contact your Recruiter and quote Job #4744.
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• Assist in the preparation of financial statements, monthly/yearly closings, including analyzing and reconciling general ledgers
• Provide support to the Financial Controller and direction to other team members to ensure bank reconciliations and general administrative tasks are done accurately
• Provide financial analysis and ad hoc reports for senior management when needed
• Post journal entries for accrued expenses and revenue
• Maintain and update all records for fixed assets inventory
• Prepare supporting information for the annual audit and liaise with external auditors as necessary
• Other duties as assigne