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

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