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Assistant Controller - 19214
Job Description
Our client is a leading provider in the industrial automation sector, this company specializes in manufacturing and supplying high-quality instrumentation and control solutions. The company’s commitment to growth and excellence in their field makes it an exciting time to join their dynamic finance team. The Assistant Controller will support the executive team in managing financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance with industry standards.
Assistant Controller responsibilities:
- Audit and verify financial data within the company.
- Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Oversee general ledger accounting activities, including reconciliations, journal entries, and accruals.
- Perform account analysis to identify discrepancies and resolve issues promptly.
- Help manage payroll, accounts payable/receivable, bank deposits, account reconciliation, and cash management.
- Provide documentation and support for audits.
- Evaluate and recommend improvements to accounting policies and procedures.
- Assess customer creditworthiness and advise on related matters.
- Assist with year-end audit preparations.
- 5+ years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in a supervisory role.
- A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- CPA Designation and Canadian experience mandatory.
- Proven experience with accounts receivable, accounts payable, and account analysis.
- Proficiency in accounting software such as QuickBooks or Sage.
- Strong experience in budgeting and financial reporting.
- High attention to detail and excellent analytical skills.
- The ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
- Excellent communication skills for collaboration with various departments.
- Experience in internal controls, audits, and regulatory compliance.
- The discussed salary range is $90,000 to $110,000 depending on experience.
- Candidates with additional experience and higher compensation expectations may also be considered.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including dental care, extended health care, and paid time off.
- RRSP matching and additional long-term incentive plans.
Meet Your Recruiter
Lindie De Gouveia
Senior Recruitment Consultant
Accounting & Finance
With 8 years of experience in agency recruiting and 15 years working in corporate roles, Lindie has sat on both sides of the table, giving her a deep understanding of the needs and challenges of her clients. Drawing on her expertise as a Branch Manager in a nationally recognized recruitment agency, combined with hands-on experience in finance and risk management, she specializes in the placement of accounting and finance professionals in Alberta.
Having managed staff of her own, Lindie has a demonstrated ability to build, manage and motivate high-performing teams—and now helps her clients do the same. She is highly detail-oriented, which shines through in her incisive questions to clients and the precision of her interviewing and job matching skills. She appreciates the dynamic nature of recruitment, including adapting to her clients’ evolving needs and the ever-changing job market.
Lindie made the move to Canada from South Africa in 2023. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce with majors in Business Management and Industrial Psychology, further enriching her ability to understand the human dynamics involved in recruitment, including personality ‘fit’ in the workplace. Outside of work, she keeps active with her teenager, balancing school, sports and outdoor activities.