ROLE: Assistant Controller
REPORTS TO: Controller
LOCATION: Burnaby, BC
We are looking for an Assistant Controller to join our Finance Team! Our Assistant Controller oversees the financial and accounting operations of Meadowfresh Dairy Corporation and Agrifoods International Co-operative Ltd and subsidiaries and is responsible for the accurate and timely preparation of the monthly financial statements. The Assistant Controller also prepares the financial statements of the subsidiaries and liaises with their accounting teams. Other duties include mentoring team members, evaluating and maintaining internal control, and assisting with the budgeting process.
OPPORTUNITIES
This is a very exciting time for the Finance Team as we continue to grow and expand! The main challenge is to oversee all accounting functions including payables, receivables, cash flow, payroll, and statutory compliance.
HERE IS WHO YOU ARE…
DRIVE & MOTIVATION
- You demonstrated success in establishing cooperative working relationships both internally and externally
- You show strong attention to detail
- You have a "lead by example" approach to managing
CHARACTER & ABILITIES
- You are a numbers person who can think outside the box
- You have a proven ability to work independently and display a high level of initiative
- You have the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
- You have the ability to work independently and as part of a team
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
- You have strong use and understanding of ERP systems
- You have knowledge of Outlook, Excel, and Word
- You have strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- You demonstrated written and oral communication skills
EXPERIENCE
- You have an Accounting Designation: CMA, CGA, CPA or CA
- You have 3 to 5 years experience in a hands-on computerized accounting environment as a senior accountant or Assistant Controller
- You have Cost Accounting in a manufacturing environment
THINGS YOU WILL DO…
- Work closely with the Controller to manage and coordinate the overall financial administration of multiple entities
- Ensure the timely preparation of month-end financial statements
- Produce reports, analysis and any summary information required by internal stakeholders
- Assisting with the annual budgets, forecasting, and all aspects of the year-end audit and tax compliance requirements
- Maintain various schedules such as fixed assets, amortization schedules, supporting schedules, and month- end adjusting entries
- Work closely with the accounts payable team and ensure the accuracy of expenditure
- Support the inventory and material costing process
- Work with cross-functional teams across all departments
- Assist in the implementation of a new ERP system in the coming months/years
- Complete government reports and tax remittances.
- Recommending improvements in processes and procedures
- Work directly with project teams to create and continuously refine project financial models and proformas.
- Source financial data and collects pertinent information from which to build a reliable project model (financial and project development due diligence and feasibility work).
- Manages and owns project proformas through all phases of the decision-making process.
- Develops and maintains strong working knowledge of each project from development and financial standpoint.
- Estimates new and proposed product costs and maintains Cost Accounting System.
- Oversee the accounting operations of subsidiary corporations, especially their control systems, transaction- processing operations, and policies and procedures
OTHER …
- You might need to work overtime during months ends
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Vision care
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
- Do you have experience working in Dairy manufacturing?
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Experience:
- Accounting: 5 years (preferred)
- Manufacturing: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Burnaby, BC V5C 0E4