Assistant Controller
$100,000 - $120,000 base salary, plus a discretionary bonus.
Yonge and Eglinton, Toronto ON - 5 days per week in-office (with several days per month WFH)
The Assistant Controller will support the organization’s accounting, financial reporting, and treasury functions. This role includes managing and developing the accounting team by providing technical expertise, leadership, and strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee the full accounting cycle, including reviewing Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, bank reconciliations, HST filings, construction draw reports, month-end reporting, and monthly financial statements for all projects.
- Regularly monitor cash inflows and outflows, including daily bank monitoring, cash flow forecasting, and understanding future financial movements affecting cash flow.
- Collaborate closely with external auditors to ensure year-end financial engagements are completed effectively and efficiently. This includes reviewing year-end reporting packages and coordinating final financial and tax information.
- Establish internal controls and procedures to minimize risk exposure for the company and its projects, regularly reviewing internal policies to ensure they function as intended.
- Review existing business processes, identifying opportunities for improvements that enhance workflow efficiency.
- Perform ad hoc tasks as requested by the Controller & VP, Finance.
Requirements:
- Ability to meet strict deadlines and thrive under pressure.
- Capable of prioritizing and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- CPA designation.
- Minimum of 2-3 years of supervisory experience.
- Strong knowledge of taxes.
- Comprehensive understanding of accounting standards, including IFRS and ASPE.
If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please apply now. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applicants, only those individuals chosen for interview will be contacted.